Director of Human Resources (HR)

• Establish and track key HR metrics and KPIs to inform strategic decision-making, measure program effectiveness, and report on workforce trends and organizational health and report regularly to senior leadership team
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance and IT to design and implement scalable, efficient HR processes that streamline and optimize employee and manager self-service
• Establish governance and operational excellence across HR functions, ensuring compliance and consistency
• Partner with organizational leadership to forecast and meet workforce needs.
• Lead the development and implementation of equitable compensation strategies, job architecture, and performance evaluation systems.
• Supervise HR team members and foster their professional growth and effectiveness.
• Develop and manage the HR department budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and responsible stewardship of resources.

• Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and compliance with employment laws including overseeing and supporting the organization's response to employee-related legal issues
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and programs support organizational goals and align with legal standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to plan, implement, and administer benefits program, systems, policies, guidelines, compliance, and best practices.
• Identify and prioritize organization-wide training needs and implement targeted learning strategies that build critical skills.
• Lead the design and delivery of core training modules, including those focused on management development, onboarding, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with departments to support team-specific development plans and continuous learning cultures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven track record of driving process automation and efficiency
• Deep analytical mindset with experience leveraging people data for strategic decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other departments and staff members. Manage and maintain relationships with colleagues and departments.
• Ability to manage confidential matters with integrity and professionalism.
• Previous experience in ADP a plus
• Interest in and understanding of animal welfare.

• Regularly sits at a computer station and operates electronic equipment.
• Regularly moves about the facilities to coordinate work.
• Ability to work in an environment that houses and cares for animals of a variety of species that may include interaction with these animals.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other shelter location as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (master's degree or SHRM-SCP/PHR a plus).
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations, compliance, recruitment, and performance systems.

• United States

Expérience professionnelle

• HR
• Administrative
• General Management

Compétences linguistiques

• English