Human Resources Director
About The Position
The HR Director plays a critical leadership role in shaping and sustaining a high-performing, people-first culture. This individual serves as a trusted HR Business Partner to managers and employees across the organization while overseeing a small HR team. The HR Director is responsible for a full spectrum of human resources functions, overseeing a team that manages benefits and leave administration, onboarding and offboarding, and employee events, while personally driving employee relations and fostering company culture. This is a true generalist role - no two days look the same, and no task is beneath you. If you find yourself equally comfortable crafting a people strategy and tracking down a missing W-2, you'll fit right in. Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, a high degree of flexibility, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated growth in scope and responsibility
- Prior experience managing or leading an HR team required
- Proven HR Business Partner experience, including coaching leaders and managing complex employee relations matters
- Experience in the insurance or financial services industry preferred
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment law and HR compliance requirements
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to translate HR data and analytics (turnover, engagement, headcount, compensation trends) into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership
- High degree of flexibility and adaptability; comfortable shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small HR team, fostering a collaborative and service-oriented department culture
- Set clear goals and priorities for the HR team, ensuring efficient delivery of HR services across the organization
- Model and promote Plymouth Rock's values and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Partner with business unit leaders as a trusted HR advisor, working alongside managers to navigate performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters together
- Build strong, trusted relationships with business unit leaders to understand their goals and proactively align HR support with business needs
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities and drive proactive solutions
- Provide oversight and direction for benefits and leave of absence programs, including FMLA, state leave, parental leave, ADA accommodations, and short- and long-term disability, ensuring compliance and consistency
- Guide and support the benefits function to ensure programs are administered accurately, consistently, and in compliance with applicable laws
- Serve as an escalation point for complex cases, providing guidance to ensure sound resolution
- Manage core HR operational processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and status changes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Streamline HR workflows and processes, identifying opportunities to reduce manual work and improve turnaround times
- Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and general operational questions
- Support payroll, benefits administration, and leave management processes to ensure timely and accurate execution
- Provide oversight and direction for employee events and engagement activities
- Serve as a go-to problem solver for the day to day HR issues that don't fit neatly into a process, jumping in wherever needed to keep things running smoothly
Benefits
- 4 weeks accrued paid time off
- 8 paid national holidays per year
- 2 floating holidays
- Low cost and excellent coverage health insurance options that start on Day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
- Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution
- Free onsite gym and health center at our Woodbridge Location
- Resources to promote Professional Development (LinkedIn Learning and licensure assistance)
- Robust health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements
- Various Paid Family leave options including Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
