Director Human Resources

ADP, Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvanceTEC in North Carolina seeks a Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership across HR functions for both office and field operations. You will partner with executives to shape HR strategy, oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, learning, and performance management.

The role requires 8–12+ years of HR leadership, strong policy and compliance expertise, and the ability to drive organizational culture and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership.
• Professional HR certifications (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning across the organization.
• Oversee onboarding and employee lifecycle from hire to offboarding.
• Design and administer compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination.
• Drive learning, development, and leadership programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Policy interpretation

Risk mitigation

Employee relations

Workforce analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP certifications preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office Suite

Workforce analytics tools

Job description

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Director Human Resources

Full Time ATEC North Carolina, Clayton, NC, US

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions for AdvanceTEC. This role partners with executive leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support organizational growth, workforce development, employee engagement, and operational excellence. The Director of Human Resources oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, compliance, training and development, and organizational culture initiatives across both office and field operations.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruiting, interviewing, and hiring across the organization
• Forecast workforce needs, identify skill gaps, and build talent pipelines
• Strengthen employer branding to attract high-quality candidates

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee onboarding programs to ensure successful employee integration
• Manage employee records, documentation, and HR processes from hire through offboarding
• Help nurture and drive our culture through employee engagement and leadership development

Compensation & Benefits Management

• Design and administer salary structures, bonuses, and payroll coordination
• Oversee benefits programs (healthcare, retirement, etc.)
• Ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation practices

Learning, Development & Capability Building

• Lead training programs, certifications, and leadership development initiatives
• Establish career pathing and skill development frameworks
• Drive performance improvement across the workforce

Performance Management & Succession Planning

• Establish and manage performance review processes, goal setting, and feedback systems
• Support promotions, appraisals, and succession planning
• Align individual performance with business objectives

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Manage workplace issues, grievances, and conflict resolution
• Drive employee engagement, culture, and retention initiatives
• Serve as a liaison between employees and leadership
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Maintain HR policies, audits, and documentation
• Support workplace safety and minimize organizational risk exposure
• Align HR strategy with overall business goals and growth plans
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness
• Leverage HR data and analytics to drive informed decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
• Professional certifications such as PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP strongly preferred
• Experience managing HR in mid-size to large organizations; multi-site experience is a plus
• Proven track record of building HR infrastructure, policies, and high-performing teams

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Office Suite, and workforce analytics tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws
• Expertise in FMLA, ADA, EEOC requirements, and wage-and-hour compliance
• Ability to advise leadership on policy interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation