Director, Human Resources Operations

Martignetti Companies; Taunton (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Martignetti Companies seeks a Director, Human Resources Operations to lead HR operations across a growing multi-state workforce. You will oversee HR service delivery, ensure compliance, and build scalable processes with a team of HR Managers, Generalists, and Coordinators.

This hybrid role requires driving consistency, improving manager support, and enabling HR to operate efficiently at scale, including acquisition integrations across 17 states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of employment law across multiple states and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to design scalable HR processes in a growing organization.
• Experience supporting distributed or multi-site teams and acquisitions.
• PHR/SPHR preferred; beverage/food wholesale experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations across a distributed, multi-state workforce.
• Develop and manage HR team including Managers, Generalists, and Coordinators.
• Establish service delivery models and accountability within HR.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, incl. MA regulations.
• Standardize policies and documentation across locations.
• Partner with legal and stakeholders to mitigate risk.
• Design scalable onboarding, performance, and lifecycle processes.
• Drive efficiency and reduce manual work through process improvements.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, and Safety for seamless ops.
• Coach managers and strengthen HR capabilities; manage escalation load.
• Support org effectiveness, workforce planning, and acquisitions integration.

Skills

Multi-state HR operations

Employment law & compliance

HR process improvement

Leadership & coaching

Acquisitions experience

HRIS / ATS familiarity

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR or SPHR certification preferred

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

ATS

MS Office

Job description

Description Position Overview

Welcome To Martignetti Companies, The leading distributor of wine, beer, and spirits in New England. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director, Human Resources Operations, to lead HR operations across a growing, multi-state organization of approximately 2,000 employees. This role will oversee HR service delivery, ensure compliance across 17 states, and build scalable processes to support continued growth, including acquisitions. The Director, Human Resources Operations, will lead a team of HR Managers, Generalists, and Coordinators and serve as a key partner to business leaders. This role is critical in driving consistency, improving manager support, and enabling the HR function to operate efficiently at scale.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week in our Taunton office and two remote workdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Human Resources operations across a distributed, multi-state workforce
• Manage and develop a team of HR Managers, Generalists, and Coordinators
• Establish clear service delivery models and accountability within the HR team
• Improve responsiveness, consistency, and quality of HR support to leaders
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including Massachusetts-specific regulations
• Standardize policies, procedures, and documentation across all locations
• Partner with legal and internal stakeholders to mitigate employment risk
• Design and implement scalable HR processes (onboarding, performance management, employee lifecycle)
• Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual work
• Partner with Payroll, Benefits, and Safety to ensure seamless operations
• Strengthen manager capability through coaching, tools, and clear guidance
• Reduce escalation volume to senior HR leadership by building strong HR team ownership
• Support organizational effectiveness and workforce planning initiatives
• Support HR integration for acquisitions, including onboarding, policy alignment, and systems transition
• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during integration
• Create and sustain an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute, through intentional programs, policies, and leadership

Partnership. Requirements Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong experience in multi-state HR operations (required)
• Deep knowledge of employment law and compliance
• Demonstrated success building or improving HR processes in a growing organization
• Experience supporting distributed or multi-site workforces
• Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder Management Skills Experience In Acquisitive Or High-growth Environments preferred
• Exposure to union or labor environments (not required but Strongly Preferred)
• HRIS Implementation Or Optimization Experience beneficial
• Proficiency in related technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, ATS systems, and HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
• Proven ability to develop effective business relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence others through consultation and coaching
• Education/Experience/Training: Bachelor's degree and 8 - 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with Experience Leading HR Teams PHR Or SPHR Certification Preferred
• Beverage/Food Wholesale/Distribution Industry experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $145,000
• Bonus: Eligible to earn up to a 10% Incentive Bonus annually
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans