Director of Human Resources

EFCO Formwork Solutions•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for building and strengthening the foundational HR infrastructure necessary to support a growing organization. This role is a hands-on leader who ensures compliance, establishes consistent HR practices, and implements scalable systems across all areas of human resources. This position will play a critical role in stabilizing and standardizing HR operations while laying the groundwork for future strategic HR leadership (VP/CHRO level).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
7-10 years of progressive HR experience, with strong emphasis on HR operations and compliance.
Proven experience building or rebuilding HR infrastructure in a growing or evolving organization.
Deep knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
Strong attention to detail with a process-oriented mindset.
Ability to balance hands-on execution with leadership responsibilities.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Builder mindset.
Practical problem-solving and risk awareness.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP/SHRMP-SCP or PHR/SPHR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to align HR practices with organizational needs.
Provide guidance and coaching to managers on HR fundamentals.
Serve as a trusted, practical advisor focused on execution and consistency.
Create a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation and customer focus within the HR team.
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team.
Assess current HR practices and identify gaps in compliance, annual reporting, processes, and documentation.
Establish and standardize HR policies, procedures, and workflows.
Build and maintain consistent employee file management systems (digital and/or physical).
Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness across all HR functions.
Lead and maintain I-9 compliance, including audit readiness and corrective action.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Oversee and track required compliance training (harassment prevention, safety, etc.).
Develop and implement compliance calendars and monitoring systems.
Evaluate and implement HRIS or optimize existing systems.
Create reporting and tracking mechanisms for key HR metrics.
Streamline manual processes and introduce scalable solutions.
Build tools, templates, and resources for managers.