Human Resources Director

Southern Tire Mart•Columbia, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Director leads HR strategy and operations, aligning them with business goals while fostering a positive, compliant, and performance-driven culture. The role oversees talent and employee programs, employment-law compliance, manager guidance, company policies, compensation, benefits, reporting, and HR record audits. The position is based at the Columbia, Mississippi corporate office, requires daily commuting to that office, and involves occasional travel to locations across the country and occasional extended hours during audits or key projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience with multi-state oversight.
Strong understanding of wage/hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and HR compliance.
Proven leadership in change management and cross-functional collaboration.
Must be able to commute to the corporate office daily.

Nice To Haves

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Align HR strategies with business goals and foster a positive, compliant, and performance-driven culture.
Lead initiatives in recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Coach and advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary issues.
Oversee company-wide policy and handbook development and consistency.
Design and manage competitive compensation structures and pay practices.
Support benefit programs and open enrollment in partnership with vendors.
Provide executive dashboards and compliance reporting for HR and payroll.
Lead audits of HR records as needed.