HR Director

Rocket EMS•Carson City, NV

11d•$165,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Rocket is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead and modernize the HR function across its growing organization. The role will assess the current organization, establish clear ownership and accountability, strengthen processes and controls, and build an HR function that can support a fast-paced, rapidly growing manufacturing business. The successful candidate will balance HR strategy with hands-on execution, exercise sound judgment in challenging existing practices, address organizational inefficiencies, and drive meaningful change while building strong relationships with executives, managers, and employees. The position provides HR leadership across multiple locations and partners with executive leadership and operational teams on organizational structure, workforce planning, succession planning, talent strategy, compensation, and other people-related initiatives. It oversees HR programs and the HR team, develops scalable systems and processes, supports organizational changes and facility expansions, and uses HR metrics and technology to improve business decision-making and operations. Manufacturing experience and success leading HR transformation or organizational change are strongly preferred. The position is based in San Jose, California, or Carson City, Nevada, and is full-time and exempt. The anticipated annual salary range is $165,000 to $230,000, with actual compensation based on experience, qualifications, location, and overall fit. Due to the nature of Rocket EMS’s work, the role may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology; the successful candidate must be eligible under applicable U.S. export-control laws or for any required government authorization. Rocket EMS considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check before a conditional offer; a final offer may be conditioned on a background check consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant HR leadership responsibility.
At least 5 years of experience leading HR teams and/or a substantial HR function.
Experience improving, restructuring, or modernizing an HR organization or function.
Experience supporting both hourly manufacturing populations and professional or executive employees.
Strong knowledge of compensation, organizational design, performance management, employee relations, and employment compliance.
Experience developing job architecture, compensation structures, policies, procedures, and HR controls.
Strong analytical skills and ability to use HR data and metrics to drive decisions.
Eligibility to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or eligibility for any required government authorization.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Experience supporting manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, medical device, automotive, or another complex operational environment strongly preferred.
Experience supporting multiple locations and rapidly growing organizations preferred.
Strong working knowledge of California employment law strongly preferred; experience with Nevada employment practices is a plus.
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Human Resources function across multiple locations.
Assess the existing HR organization, processes, and responsibilities and implement changes to improve effectiveness, accountability, and service to the business.
Establish clear HR roles and responsibilities and eliminate unnecessary duplication or inefficiencies.
Develop and implement scalable HR policies, procedures, systems, and controls to support company growth.
Partner with executive leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, succession planning, talent strategy, and other people-related initiatives.
Establish consistent job architecture, job descriptions, leveling, compensation ranges, promotion practices, and compensation controls.
Ensure compensation decisions are competitive, internally equitable, and aligned with business needs.
Strengthen performance management processes and establish clear expectations and accountability for managers and employees.
Coach leaders and managers on employee relations, performance issues, organizational effectiveness, and leadership practices.
Provide oversight and guidance on complex employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, California, Nevada, and local employment laws and regulations.
Oversee onboarding, benefits, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation, and HRIS administration.
Develop HR metrics and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and support executive decision-making.
Evaluate HR technology and processes and identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and improved data integrity.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing HR team for a growing multi-site organization.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and operational leadership to anticipate workforce needs and ensure positions are appropriately structured, leveled, and compensated.
Support organizational changes, facility expansions, integrations, restructuring, and other strategic initiatives as required.
Foster a culture of accountability, consistency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.