Director of Human Resources

Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for fostering high-performing teams and driving organizational success? Our client is seeking a dynamic Director of Human Resources to oversee all facets of HR within their company. In this pivotal role, you will shape workforce strategies, elevate employee relations, and ensure compliance–all while partnering closely with executive leadership to reach organizational goals. If you excel at balancing big-picture vision with attention to detail and thrive in a unionized, fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Work Model:

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Lead and develop a high‑performing cross‑functional HR team overseeing talent attraction and retention, compensation and benefits, employee relations and performance, learning and development, and HR operations
• Partner with executive leadership and department heads to advise on complex and sensitive people‑related matters
• Provide leadership coaching and strategic guidance to promote consistent, effective management practices across the organization
• Oversee performance management frameworks and leadership development initiatives to strengthen organizational capability
• Direct the development, maintenance, and consistent application of HR policies, translating policy into clear procedures and decision guides
• Review compensation structures, classification plans, and pay practices, and develop recommendations to ensure competitive and equitable employee pay and accurate position classification
• Ensure organizational compliance with employment laws and public‑sector regulations

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Demonstrated leadership strength with eight or more years of progressive human resources experience, including people management responsibilities
• Comprehensive knowledge across multiple HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field
• Professional certification preferred, such as SHRM SCP, SHRM CP, SPHR, or equivalent, with experience in unionized or public sector environments
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups, navigate conflict, and provide effective coaching at all organizational levels
• Strong analytical capability, with experience interpreting workforce and organizational data to support strategic decision making

Benefits Overview:

• 401k
• PTO
• IPERS

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Maddie Hodgson at (515) 225-7000 or email mhodgson@thepalmergroup.com.