HR Director

Location: On-site | Greater Sacramento Area

LHH is assisting a growing multi-state organization who is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead all aspects of the people function, including talent strategy, employee relations, organizational development, compliance, benefits, workforce planning, and leadership coaching. This executive-level role requires a hands-on leader who can drive strategic initiatives while remaining actively involved in day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Human Resources function across multiple locations.

• Lead recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management initiatives.

• Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, talent strategy, succession planning, and company growth objectives.

• Oversee benefits administration, employee relations, compensation programs, and HR operations.

• Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct workplace investigations and manage complex employee relations matters.

• Develop and mentor HR staff while building scalable HR programs and processes.

• Lead health, safety, and risk management initiatives.

• Coach managers and leaders on performance, development, and employee engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Administration, Communications, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years of Human Resources experience; 12+ years preferred.

• Demonstrated HR leadership experience with direct people management responsibilities.

• Deep expertise in employee relations, investigations, and performance management.

• Strong background in benefits administration and multi-state HR compliance.

• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and talent development.

• Knowledge of workplace safety programs and employment law.

• Ability to work fully on-site.

• Strong business acumen, executive presence, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM, SPHR, or other HR certification.

• Experience supporting organizational growth, expansion, or multi-location operations.

• Proven success building HR infrastructure, processes, and scalable programs.

• Strong mentorship, leadership development, and succession planning experience.

• Background supporting warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or operational environments is beneficial but not required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• True HR leader capable of balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.

• Comfortable rolling up their sleeves and partnering directly with employees and managers at all levels.

• Skilled in influencing executive leadership and driving organizational change.

• Strong coach and mentor who develops both managers and HR team members.

• Experienced navigating growth, workforce expansion, and evolving business needs.

• Demonstrates stability, longevity, and progressive advancement throughout their career.

Highlights of the Opportunity

• Executive-level Human Resources leadership role with significant organizational influence.

• Opportunity to shape HR strategy during a period of growth and expansion.

• Visible partnership with senior leadership and key business stakeholders.

• Comprehensive benefits package, retirement programs, profit-sharing opportunities, and generous paid time off.

• Collaborative culture with high employee tenure and strong emphasis on employee experience.

"Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Nadina Jackson

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.