Chief People & Culture Architect

The K Company, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The K Company, Inc. is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead the HR strategy and day-to-day operations, shaping a high-performing workplace aligned with company values.

You will own recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and organizational development to attract and retain top talent. The role partners with leadership to implement scalable HR processes that support growth, reinforce culture, and enhance employee development across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and onboarding.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance and best practices.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR tech platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition and recruiting for all company positions.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Foster employee relations and a positive culture.
• Administer benefits and compensation programs.
• Ensure HR policy compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives.
• Provide operational HR support to leadership.
• Drive HR strategies aligned with company growth.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Policy compliance

Training & development

HR technology

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR certifications preferred

Tools

HRIS / HR technology platforms

Job description

The K Company, Inc. is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead the HR strategy and day-to-day operations, shaping a high-performing workplace aligned with company values.

You will own recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and organizational development to attract and retain top talent. The role partners with leadership to implement scalable HR processes that support growth, reinforce culture, and enhance employee development across the