Director, Human Resources

Aspire Hr•Dallas, TX

About The Position

AspireHR is a Premier SAP Partner, designing and supporting powerful HCM solutions to tackle HR’s toughest challenges. We are on the path of developing our own innovate modern software to further improve and support companies in their onboarding and recruiting processes (onboard & recruiting). At AspireHR, we count on our employees to solve complex business problems with creativity and passion, always ready to learn something new. Our focus is Employees First. We are careful to select people for our team that have demonstrated excellence through their skills, character and background. Over the past three years, AspireHR has grown significantly and has strengthened our leadership team at all levels to enable high performance, agility, and disciplined execution across all functions. AspireHR invests in our people and capabilities to differentiate us from competitors. The Human Resources Director will play a key part in shaping and implementing human resources strategies to build an organizational culture that drives alignment to business objectives and company goals. This role will serve as a key business partner in leading and creating initiatives, systems, and best practices to build a high-performing workforce to support the company’s missions and goals.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
Ten years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions, including experience across multiple Human Resources functional areas a plus
Experience in Professional Services; IT services preferred
Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement preferred
Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
High degree of self-confidence, executive presence, poise, maturity, discretion, judgment, and empathy
Strong knowledge of all aspects of key Human Resources functional areas including recruiting, talent management, development, compensation design, benefits, and operational processes (e.g. benefits administration, payroll)
High level knowledge of employment law, experience in dealing with a remote workforce a plus
Ability and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get into the details when necessary
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to work as part of a team yet work independently on complex problems
Appreciate diverse perspectives and bring out the best in teams
Ability to multitask, exercise sound judgment and prioritize conflicting demands of time with minimal supervision
Strong and effective communication style with team members, both written and verbal
Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability
Inspirational leadership style and hands-on approach
High emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support the organization’s goals, workforce needs, and future growth
Analyze current and future workforce needs, create hiring plans, and develop talent strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent
Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, interviews, hiring, and new employee onboarding
Establish and manage relationships with staffing vendors and independent contractor resources to quickly pivot staffing plans to support business needs
Develop and implement effective onboarding programs
Manage payroll processing and any HR-related financial tasks to ensure accurate and timely compensation and benefits delivery
Oversee benefits administration including but not limited to: annual benefits renewal, negotiations, plan enhancements, vendor selection and employee education
Ensure HR policies, practices, and procedures comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws
Develop and administer performance management systems, including annual reviews, feedback processes, and improvement plans
Design and implement training programs with a focus on skill development, leadership growth and career advancement
Monitor and analyze compensation trends to ensure the organization’s offerings remain competitive and equitable
Address employee relations concerns, mediate disputes, and provide guidance to managers and employees on HR-related issues ensuring fair and consistent resolution
Manage HRIS to streamline HR processes, improve data accuracy, and facilitate reporting
Oversee relationships with external vendors and consultants, including those involved in benefits administration, recruitment, and training
Promote effective communication and collaboration among team members
Design and implement employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture, including strategic engagement with third party engagement firms (Comparably, GlassDoor) to help measure and market company culture
Conduct surveys and assessments to measure and improve employee satisfaction
Utilize HR analytics to make data-driven decisions and measure the effectiveness of HR programs
Identify areas for improvement with HR processes and implement changes as necessary