$145,000–$165,000 Per Year
Best Practices, Business Transformation, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Coaching, Communication Skills, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Processes, Leadership, Operational Improvement, Organizational Development/Management, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), People Management, Performance Management, Process Improvement, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Trend Analysis
Director of HR
Director of HR
Location: Portland, OR
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Onsite
Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 annually
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to identify an experienced Director of HR to lead a high-performing Human Resources team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an HR leader who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on leadership while partnering closely with executive leadership to support continued organizational growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of Human Resources professionals while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
- Partner with executive leadership to align people strategies with business objectives.
- Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, workplace concerns, and employment matters.
- Oversee the execution of Human Resources programs, policies, and organizational initiatives.
- Support managers with employee development, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
- Analyze workforce trends and recommend process improvements that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Lead HR-related projects associated with organizational growth, operational improvements, and change management.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while promoting HR best practices.
- Review and improve HR processes, systems, and reporting to increase efficiency and consistency.
- Build trusted relationships with leaders across the organization while serving as a strategic business partner.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
- Experience leading HR Business Partners, Generalists, or other HR professionals.
- Strong background in employee relations, performance management, coaching, and organizational development.
- Experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed operations preferred.
- Thorough understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Demonstrated success leading through organizational growth, change, or business transformation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is a plus.
Benefits: Benefits vary depending on employer. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that best meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility requirements.