Director, Human Resources

Aires•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aires is seeking a Director, Human Resources to provide leadership across PeopleX functions while balancing business priorities with employee needs in U.S. and global regions. As a member of Senior Leadership, this role translates organizational priorities into scalable people strategies, programs, and practices, partnering with senior leaders and the PeopleX team to strengthen organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, employee experience, total rewards, compliance, and workforce capability across domestic and international markets. The Director leads execution of key PeopleX initiatives to ensure alignment and impact across U.S. and global operations and to turn strategy into timely, practical results. The position reports to the Aires Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office in a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources.
10 or more years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership responsibility, or an equivalent record of accomplishment.
Demonstrated experience leading HR improvements, supporting senior executives, and implementing organizational change.
Excellent customer service and administrative skills, with the ability to translate employee and leader needs into practical PeopleX support and well-executed programs.
Ability to build alignment with senior leaders and employees through candid, constructive conversations; communicate recommendations confidently, challenge assumptions respectfully, and navigate difficult discussions with sound judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ability to learn proprietary software for PeopleX administration, reporting, and employee communications.
Ability to prioritize competing demands, move initiatives from planning to implementation, and deliver timely results while maintaining quality and sound judgment.
Ability to follow policies and procedures and apply them consistently, using sound judgment to identify issues that require clarification or escalation.
Ability to build trust through an approachable, welcoming communication style, active listening, and a genuine commitment to helping employees and leaders.
Team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of care and urgency.
Desire to embrace the company’s core values: Client Focus, Results, Responsibility & Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in a service-oriented industry and an international business environment.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the PeopleX team, establish clear accountability, build capabilities, and continuously improve HR service quality, responsiveness, and effectiveness.
Develop innovative training and employee development strategies that leverage internal subject-matter experts, improve performance, and promote consistent practices across offices and departments.
Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
Partner proactively with business leaders to strengthen employee performance and equip managers to handle difficult personnel situations.
Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development initiatives to attract, develop, and retain talent.
Manage employee relations and lead employee engagement efforts, balancing employee needs with business priorities.
Manage employee rewards and recognition programs and annual performance review administration.
Set the strategic direction of employee benefits and oversee administration, including broker meetings, open enrollment documents, and employee communications.
Lead, advise, and advocate for integrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into the organization’s culture, programs, and activities.
Facilitate wellness and safety initiatives.
Manage the department budget.