Contract HR Director - Strategic People Leader (Hayward)

Advisory Excellence Group; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

Advisory Excellence Group seeks a contract HR Director in Hayward, CA, offering an annual salary between $187,000 and $283,000. The role leads HR strategy, staffing alignment with corporate goals, and capability building for the Hayward team.

The ideal candidate brings 11+ years in HR leadership, expertise in performance management, employee relations, and succession planning, with a focus on strategic impact and entrepreneurial thinking.

Qualifications

• 11+ years in a senior HR leadership role
• Strong track record in performance management and succession planning
• Experience shaping HR strategy in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Sit in on director hiring to align org chart with strategy
• Monitor industry shifts and advise leadership on strategic responses
• Build pricing logic that sales can explain clearly
• Run numbers on build-versus-buy decisions for approvals
• Set up Hayward, CA team for autonomous operation
• Run market sizing to guide expansion priorities in Hayward

Skills

Performance management

Leadership

Training facilitation

Employee relations

Strategic planning

Job description

Advisory Excellence Group seeks a contract HR Director in Hayward, CA, offering an annual salary between $187,000 and $283,000. The role leads HR strategy, staffing alignment with corporate goals, and capability building for the Hayward team.

The ideal candidate brings 11+ years in HR leadership, expertise in performance management, employee relations, and succession planning, with a focus on strategic impact and entrepreneurial thinking.