[Senior Level] HR Director - Multi-State Retail HR Compliance & Operations (22602-1)

JND•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior HR leadership role to build and own the entire HR function for a rapidly growing national beauty retail brand headquartered in Dallas, TX, operating 100+ stores nationwide. Set HR strategy and lead multi-state compliance, total rewards, employee relations, and HRIS/payroll (ADP) across a large, geographically dispersed retail workforce. Ideal for a strategic yet hands-on HR leader ready to shape policy, scale the function, and partner directly with executive leadership through a high-growth phase.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's/MBA or SPHR/SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 4+ years in an HR leadership role; multi-site retail or hospitality experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ownership of an HR function (strategy and operations), ideally building or scaling HR for a growing multi-state organization.
Hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience required; able to own HRIS/payroll for a multi-state, W-2 hourly and salaried workforce.
Deep multi-state employment law expertise (wage, hour, and leave) and a track record of mitigating employer risk through structured investigations and disciplinary protocols.
Ability to work 100% onsite in Dallas, TX, with flexibility for weekend on-call availability during high-volume retail hours.
Executive presence with the ability to influence and advise at all levels, including the C-suite.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR a strong plus
Master's/MBA or SPHR/SHRM-SCP strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Define and execute the company-wide HR strategy aligned with rapid, multi-state retail growth.
Own and continuously strengthen the compliance program across federal, state, and local employment laws for 100+ retail locations in multiple states.
Oversee the HRIS and payroll infrastructure via ADP, ensuring multi-state payroll integrity, tax allocation, reporting, and data governance.
Lead employee relations strategy — objective investigations, progressive discipline, PIPs, and compliant terminations — and coach regional and store leadership.
Design and manage total rewards: benefits strategy, open enrollment, PTO, and competitive compensation frameworks.
Develop, maintain, and modernize HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks; lead change management as the company scales.
Build, mentor, and (as the function grows) lead HR and field-support staff; partner with leadership on workforce planning, talent management, and culture.
Serve as executive-level HR point of contact for urgent field or employee relations matters, including responsiveness during peak retail periods.