Director of Administration

Seventh Dimension

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Administration is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of the Accounting, Recruiting, and Human Resources (HR) departments. This position ensures organizational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with company objectives, while driving process improvements across administrative functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Knowledge of FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEOC regulations.
Knowledge of employee relations best practices.
Knowledge of benefits administration.
Experience managing HR teams and systems (HRIS platforms).
5+ years managing multi-functional teams.
Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Policy development and process standardization.

Nice To Haves

HR certification preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).
Experience managing accounting teams and financial systems is a plus.
Experience managing high-volume recruiting environments.
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Knowledge of Federal contractor recruiting requirements.
Knowledge of workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
Strong leadership and talent evaluation skills.
Experience in government contracting environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for Accounting, Recruiting, and HR departments.
Develop and implement organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.
Align departmental strategies with company goals and contract requirements.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance metrics.
Lead cross-functional collaboration and ensure communication across departments.
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and financial regulations.
Supervise accounting staff and daily financial operations.
Oversee payroll operations and timeliness.
Ensure accuracy in financial reporting, payroll, billing, and reconciliations.
Oversee contract billing, cost accounting, and indirect rate management (if applicable).
Manage accounts payable/receivable processes; expense reports.
Coordinate audits and maintain internal controls.
Direct full-cycle recruiting operations to support organizational growth.
Develop workforce planning strategies aligned with contract and business needs.
Oversee sourcing strategies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and candidate pipelines.
Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action requirements.
Establish recruiting KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire).
Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies and job platforms.
Ensure proper onboarding coordination with HR.
Lead HR operations including employee relations, compliance, benefits, and performance management.
Oversee employee lifecycle processes: onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC).
Manage benefits administration and compensation structures.
Lead employee relations investigations and conflict resolution.
Maintain HR policies and ensure consistent application.
Support leadership with organizational development and workforce planning.
Ensure compliance across all states where employees are located, including wage and hour laws, state-specific paid leave, payroll tax compliance, employee classification, workplace policies, and workers' compensation.