$95,000–$120,000 Per Year
Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, Employee Relations, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Processes, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), People Management, Performance Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Willing to Travel
LHH Recruitment Solutions is searching for a Human Resources Director, for a mission-driven organization, in Richmond, VA.
Serve as a senior HR advisor and operational leader. This role supports leaders across multiple locations and provides guidance on employee relations, compliance, HR operations, and organizational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted HR advisor to organizational leaders on employee relations, performance management, workplace conflict, disciplinary actions, and separations.
- Manage complex employee relations matters from intake through resolution while ensuring proper documentation, confidentiality, and compliance.
- Conduct and oversee investigations related to workplace concerns, including discrimination, harassment, misconduct, and ethics reports.
- Provide operational oversight across HR functions including payroll, benefits, HRIS, recruiting, onboarding, training, compliance, and policy administration.
- Partner with leadership on HR initiatives, process improvements, audits, policy updates, and organizational projects.
- Mentor HR team members and support continued growth and consistency across the HR department.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience required, with strong employee relations expertise.
- HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, compliance, investigations, documentation, and HR operations.
- Experience with HRIS systems required; UKG experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office expected.
- Excellent communication, judgment, discretion, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with confidentiality, professionalism, and sensitivity in a mission-focused environment.
Additional Details: Candidates should be comfortable with occasional evening, weekend, day, and overnight travel. Background screening is required.
Compensation: $95,000-$120,000 annually, with potential flexibility based on experience.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b), paid holidays, personal days, PTO, sick time accrual, and optional supplemental insurance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HR leader who enjoys serving as a strategic advisor, supporting leaders through complex personnel matters, and helping strengthen HR practices across a values-driven organization.
Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Mackenzie Durner
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