Human Resources Director

The Robinson/Diamond Resource Group • Plano, TX

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About The Position

The Human Resources Director will lead the HR function for an established organization in North Texas with approximately 60–75 employees. This is a team-of-one, strategic and hands-on position. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while independently overseeing the full range of HR operations, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits, compliance, and administration. The role requires substantial multi-state employment experience, particularly hands-on knowledge of California employment law and leave requirements.

The Director will balance long-term HR strategy with daily operational needs, advise leaders on workforce and organizational decisions, and personally manage HR processes. The position also supports employee development, engagement, retention, and a professional and productive workplace. The search is confidential and the role is direct hire, based in Plano / North Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 10 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least five years in an HR leadership capacity.
• Required hands-on experience with California employment law.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple states.
• Ability to independently manage a broad HR function without a dedicated HR support team.
• Substantial experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and employment compliance.
• Working knowledge of compensation, benefits administration, recruiting, and employee leave programs.
• Experience developing and maintaining HR policies, employee handbooks, and compliance procedures.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Dayforce, ADP, Workday, or comparable systems.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and communication skills, and ability to work effectively with executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable professional certification.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, distribution, or a related operational industry.
• Experience working with an internationally owned organization or within a matrixed corporate structure.
• Experience establishing or improving HR processes in a small to midsize organization.
• Prior experience as a sole HR leader or senior HR professional in a lean organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor and strategic partner to executive leadership.
• Develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with business objectives; advise on workforce planning, organizational structure, succession planning, employee development, personnel decisions, organizational changes, and employment-related risks.
• Manage employee relations matters, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, performance management, performance improvement plans, reviews, and termination documentation.
• Ensure consistent and legally compliant employment practices across locations, including compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with particular emphasis on California regulations.
• Oversee applicable leave and accommodation programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, California Pregnancy Disability Leave, workers’ compensation, and other state leave programs.
• Maintain employee handbooks, policies, procedures, required employment notices, I-9 compliance, E-Verify, personnel records, and record retention; coordinate with outside legal counsel when necessary.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, candidate selection, offers, and onboarding; partner with hiring managers on staffing needs and priorities.
• Maintain job descriptions, compensation guidelines, and recruiting procedures, and coordinate with external recruiting partners when appropriate.
• Administer compensation programs, salary adjustments, merit increases, promotions, and bonus processes.
• Coordinate benefits administration, enrollment, and communications; manage leave requests, accommodations, and return-to-work matters; ensure accurate documentation and consistent policy administration.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, background checks, personnel documentation, HRIS records, reporting, and data accuracy.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Accounting, IT, and operational leadership; develop HR reporting and metrics for executive leadership; maintain confidential employee records and deliver day-to-day HR services.
• Develop management training and employee development programs; support engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives; improve internal communication and workplace culture.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen management practices, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director