Director of HR

Essenti Talent; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations across distributed facilities in the Florence region and beyond. The role partners with regional executives to align people strategies with business growth and operational goals.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of progressive HR leadership in multi-site settings, deep expertise in employment law, change management, and building strong organizational culture with dispersed teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR leadership in multi-site environments, preferably in distribution/logistics/food distribution.
• Solid grounding in employment law, organizational change, and building workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional presidents and operations leaders to shape workforce strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee employee and labor relations, EE0 matters, ADA accommodations, and performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and champion safety across distributed facilities.
• Lead talent acquisition, executive sourcing, and regional wage/salary administration.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Labor relations

Compliance

Safety compliance

Talent acquisition

Compensation planning

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead comprehensive HR operations across our multi-site distribution, logistics, and supply chain facilities. In this vital leadership role, you will act as a key advisor to regional executives, driving human capital strategies that align talent initiatives directly with broader business objectives and operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership:Collaborate closely with regional presidents and operational leaders to design and execute workforce strategies that support business goals.
• Employee & Labor Relations:Guide complex employee relations, navigate EEO matters, oversee ADA accommodations, and manage performance counseling and resolutions.
• Compliance & Safety:Maintain rigorous adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws while championing safety and HR compliance across multiple distributed facilities.
• Talent & Compensation:Oversee talent acquisition strategies, executive sourcing, and regional wage and salary administration.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience:8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally supporting multi-site environments within distribution, logistics, and transportation in the food distribution industry.
• Core Skills:Comprehensive expertise in employment law, organizational change management, workplace culture-building, and leading dispersed, multi-location HR teams.