Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

• Location: Garland, TX (Dallas–Fort Worth area)
• Schedule: Hybrid. Onsite Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; remote Wednesday and Friday.
• Compensation: Base salary up to $150,000, plus bonus eligibility

The Opportunity

This is a second-in-command role alongside the VP of Human Resources. You'll take meaningful work off the VP's plate, lead HR initiatives independently, and balance strategic planning with hands-on execution. Your responsibilities will be shaped around your strongest area of expertise.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the VP of HR and oversee multiple HR functions
• Build HR strategies that support business goals and workforce growth
• Lead, mentor, and develop HR managers and specialists
• Handle complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion
• Partner with executives to improve HR processes, policies, and effectiveness
• Stay hands-on with operations, including policy development, handbook updates, and new initiatives
• Identify organizational challenges and propose practical solutions

Areas of Focus

You don't need deep experience in all of these. The role will be tailored to your background.

• Compensation and total rewards: Design salary bands, pay structures, and incentive programs. Benchmark market pay. May oversee the compensation analyst and payroll manager.
• Talent acquisition and workforce planning: Lead recruiting strategy, workforce plans, headcount forecasts, and hiring budgets. May oversee talent acquisition.
• Benefits and employee relations: Lead benefits strategy and vendor negotiations, balancing employee satisfaction with cost. May oversee the HR manager and related functions.
• Payroll and HR operations: Oversee payroll compliance and process improvement. Support HRIS optimization and reporting. Collaborate with payroll, finance, and offshore teams where applicable.

Candidates with extensive payroll experience should be able to explain prevailing wage compliance and payroll auditing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in senior HR leadership
• Experience leading HR functions, managing direct reports, and partnering with senior executives
• Strong employee relations background, including sensitive and complex workplace matters
• Hands-on experience developing or improving HR policies, processes, and programs
• Ability to operate effectively in a lean HR organization
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and executive presentation skills
• Willingness to work onsite in Garland three days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Active HR certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHR, or another recognized credential (senior-level preferred)
• Master's degree or MBA
• Experience in a private equity-backed organization
• Experience supporting midsize or large organizations (roughly 1,000–3,000 employees)
• Background in organizational transformation, process improvement, or business growth
• Experience with international or offshore teams
• Experience with HRIS platforms
• Depth in compensation, talent acquisition, benefits, or HR operations
• Experience in technology, telecommunications, security, distribution, or related industries

Ideal Candidate

• Strategic and solutions-oriented, able to identify problems and recommend action
• Diplomatic and confident, comfortable working alongside an experienced VP with established processes
• Collaborative, making recommendations while respecting existing leadership
• Willing to implement initiatives personally, not just delegate them
• Adaptable in a lean, evolving environment
• Skilled at handling difficult employee relations situations with tact and professionalism

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary up to $150,000, plus bonus eligibility (based on background)
• Hybrid schedule with two remote days per week
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Two PTO options, including flexible PTO without traditional accrual (employees typically take 3–4 weeks per year)
• Dependent care flexible spending account options
• Additional benefits may include 401(k) matching, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional certification support
• Discounts on gym memberships and chiropractic services

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced HR leader who wants a hands-on role with real influence, we'd like to hear from you.