HR Director

Sage Solutions Group•Livonia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Solutions Group is growing, and we are looking for an experienced HR Director to lead our HR consulting team and partner directly with clients and executive leadership. This role is for a seasoned HR professional who understands both the strategy and the hands-on realities of human resources. You’ve led people. You’ve navigated complex employee relations issues. You know compliance inside and out. And you believe strong HR practices should make organizations healthier, stronger, and more effective. As our HR Director, you will guide our internal HR team while serving as a senior advisor to clients across a variety of industries. You will report directly to the CEO and play a key role in shaping the direction of our firm. The HR Director provides leadership, direction, and oversight to Sage’s HR Generalists, Managers, and Assistant Directors, while ensuring exceptional service delivery to assigned clients. This position requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to confidently navigate sensitive matters. You will balance strategic leadership with operational oversight, ensuring our clients receive practical, compliant, and high-quality HR support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience
At least 5+ years of experience as an HR Manager
Minimum 2 years leading and developing HR professionals
Strong background in client service or customer-facing environments
Valid driver’s license
Working knowledge of ADA, FMLA, FLSA, COBRA, HIPAA, Title VII, EEO, Workers’ Compensation, ERISA, FCRA, Elliott-Larsen, and related employment laws
Experience managing HRIS and payroll systems
Strong understanding of recruitment, compensation, investigations, and employee development
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands with professionalism

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a high-level HR partner to assigned client organizations
Lead and support workplace investigations, corrective actions, and terminations
Ensure client policies and procedures align with current employment laws and best practices
Oversee HRIS implementation and system optimization
Identify areas of HR opportunity and recommend expanded or enhanced services
Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled with accuracy and professionalism
Supervise and mentor HR Generalists, Managers, and Assistant Directors
Conduct regular check-ins and provide coaching and development
Act as a resource and escalation point for complex employee relations matters
Support professional growth and competency development across the HR team
Allocate team resources to ensure client work is completed efficiently and effectively
Develop and refine internal SOPs and workflows
Partner with executive leadership on company initiatives and strategic planning
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen service delivery
Lead weekly HR team meetings and internal training
Maintain daily billing oversight and communication with leadership
Travel to Metro Detroit client sites as needed
Maintain on-call availability for client and team support