POSITION: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking at Director of HR. Under general supervision of the Vice President of Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing Human Resources initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and operational objectives. This role oversees all aspects of human resources, including employee relations, compliance, performance management, and benefits. The Director is a trusted advisor to leadership, fostering a workplace culture that promotes employee engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. The Director of Human Resources collaborates closely with the VP of Human Resources to assess trends and implement effective strategies that shape the employee experience, promote a high-performance culture, and champion organizational change and continuous improvement.

This role qualifies for a hybrid schedule (a minimum of two days in the office and a maximum of three days remotely).

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build productive cross-functional relationships with management across the organization. Support leadership in managing change initiatives, fostering adaptability, and ensuring smooth transitions during organizational growth, restructuring, or cultural shifts.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures. Maintain compliance with employment laws and mitigate risks through proactive policy development, training, and conflict resolution.

• Provide coaching and corrective action guidance to leaders, including interpreting employment laws and regulations (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.), supporting termination decisions, participating in unemployment claims/hearings, and reviewing performance documentation.

• Monitor legislative updates and case law changes to ensure compliance and recommend policy revisions as needed.

• Review and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to align with legal requirements and best practices. Provide training and guidance on policy adherence.

• Oversee performance management programs that emphasize continuous feedback, goal setting, and professional development. Promote a culture of accountability and high performance.

• Develop and analyze HR metrics related to turnover, engagement, recruitment, and compensation. Use data insights to identify improvement opportunities and make strategic recommendations.

• Lead investigations and resolve workplace issues, including complaints, misconduct, and policy violations, ensuring fair and consistent conflict resolution.

• Champion a culture of inclusion by supporting DEI strategies that promote equity, respect, and belonging. Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement and workplace morale.

• Manage the design and administration of benefits programs and HR systems to ensure competitive offerings that support employee well-being and organizational goals. Drive continuous improvement in HR operations using data-driven decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources Management, Leadership, Management, or a related business discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources and employee relations required.

• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

• Salary: 115k-175K

• Hybrid: 2 day in office

• Locations. Santa Clara/Menlo Park

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance