Director of Human Resources

Etherio•Atlanta, GA

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of HR is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of Etherio's human resources programs while building and maintaining trust throughout the organization. The position reports to the VP of Human Resources and serves as a business division's first point of contact for HR needs, partnering closely with other HR team members to deliver support — from workforce planning and recruiting support to employee relations, engagement, and benefits. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The Director of HR demonstrates hands-on execution, sound judgment, and dedicated partnership within their own Etherio Corporate HR Team as well as the assigned division.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements.
Excellent judgment and discretion when managing confidential information.
Proven ability to build trust and credibility with employees and leaders at all levels.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Proficiency with HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, and virtual collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
A collaborative, empathetic approach consistent with the Etherio Way — dependability, professionalism, integrity, and respect for others.
Experience supporting multiple business units or a distributed workforce.

Nice To Haves

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the division's trusted, first point of HR contact for managers and employees, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices for day-to-day needs.
Manage division employee relations matters end to end, including day-to-day coaching, in partnership with the VP of HR.
Administer and continuously contribute to the improvement of core HR processes in conjunction with HR Team — onboarding, offboarding, performance management, leave administration, and employee documentation.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data; generate reports and metrics to support informed decision-making.
Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager in full-cycle recruiting for the division — requisitions, screening, and offer management.
Provide support to Talent Acquisition Manager and hiring managers to build role scorecards and interview plans in alignment with HR practices that identify strong, value-aligned candidates.
Deliver a consistent, engaging onboarding experience that sets new hires up for success and reflects the Etherio Way.
Ensure consistent application of Etherio HR policy and maintain compliance with multi-state employment law given the division's distributed workforce.
Help maintain and update the employee handbook, HR policies, and standard operating procedures.
Support audits, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements (EEO, ACA, and similar) in partnership with the VP of HR.
Support performance review cycles, goal setting, and development planning.
Support engagement and retention — contribute to the design of initiatives, surveys, and action-planning that strengthen culture and reduce turnover.
Work with the VP of HR on training and development programs that build manager capability and foster employee growth.
Support administration of compensation and benefits programs, including annual open enrollment and salary review cycles.
Partner with the VP of HR on special projects, process improvements, and HR systems.
Contribute HR expertise to broader organizational initiatives, ensuring the people considerations are reflected in business decisions.