HR Culture & Talent Director

Nor Cal Pipeline Services•Roseville, CA

About The Position

The HR Culture & Talent Director champions the employee experience, development, and culture across all companies. This role leads recruiting, onboarding, leadership development, engagement programs, performance culture, and workforce planning in partnership with executive leadership. The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by the business demands.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive human resources experience, with 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role overseeing culture, talent, and organizational development.
Extensive experience leading end-to-end talent strategies, including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, retention, and succession planning.
Experience managing both field and office-based workforces across multiple locations, with the ability to bridge operational and corporate cultures.
Strong working knowledge of HR compliance, employee relations, and risk management in complex operating environments.
Experience building leadership training programs or development frameworks.
Advanced experience with HRIS platforms, LMS systems, and digital onboarding tools (e.g., Paycom, ADP, BambooHR, or similar).
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification required (SHRM-CP/PHR acceptable only with equivalent senior-level experience).
Excellent record-keeping skills.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
Must thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage competing priorities.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Effectively communicate with customers and employees.
Strong empathy and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships.
Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
Creative and strategic thinker with strong relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MHRM, OD, or similar) preferred.
Experience working in unionized or partially unionized environments, including exposure to collective bargaining agreements and labor relations strategies.
Demonstrated ability to navigate employee relations issues with sound judgment, discretion, and alignment to company values.

Responsibilities

HR Team Leadership (LMA)
Supervise, mentor, and develop HR staff.
Establish departmental KPIs and ensure team accountability.
Evaluate LMS technology tools and lead implementation when needed.
Culture & Engagement
Lead culture-building initiatives aligned with company values.
Oversee employee engagement programs, recognition efforts, and communications.
Strengthen employee experience across field and office locations.
Leadership & Development
Design and deliver leadership development and training programs.
Support managers with coaching, communication, and performance conversations.
Guide performance management cycles and development planning.
Benefits and HR Operations
Oversee benefits administration, renewals, and compliance audits.
Manage vendor relationships including brokers, TPAs, HRIS providers.
Ensure strong HRIS data integrity and reporting accuracy.
Develop and maintain HR SOPs and operational workflows.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Lead recruiting strategy for field and office roles.
Develop pipelines through partnerships, apprenticeships, and outreach.
Oversee onboarding experience to ensure cultural alignment and early success.
Employee Relations (People Focused)
Support managers in resolving interpersonal or communication issues.
Conduct stay interviews and engagement listening sessions.
Build programs that reduce turnover and improve workforce satisfaction.
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with company goals.
Advise executive leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
Drive company-wide Core Values program and ensure cultural alignment through strategic HR initiatives.
Develop and manage HR metrics dashboards to track retention and engagement.