Director of Human Resources

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is partnering with an established organization to recruit a Director of Human Resources in Aurora, IL. This senior role balances strategic HR initiatives with hands-on leadership, reporting to executive leadership and shaping workforce planning and organizational development.

The position oversees compensation, benefits, employee relations, and performance management while driving engagement and leadership development across the company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s HR strategy, policies, and programs.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Drive engagement, retention, and leadership development initiatives.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, processes, and workforce metrics.
• Lead and develop the HR team.

Education

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

Job description

Director of Human Resources

Location: Aurora, IL
Salary: $125,000 – $150,000

Why Work Here

• Join an established, growing organization with a strong reputation and long-term growth plans.
• Partner directly with senior leadership in a high-visibility role.
• Shape company culture, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Drive talent acquisition, engagement, leadership development, and retention initiatives.
• Modernize processes and programs while making a measurable business impact.
• Work closely with operational and corporate leaders to support continued growth.
• Build and mentor a team while establishing scalable people practices.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the organization’s people strategy and serve as a trusted partner to executive and operational leadership. This individual will oversee core HR functions while developing programs that support employee engagement, growth, and long-term business objectives.

This is a hands-on Director of Human Resources opportunity for an experienced HR professional who can balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operations.

Director of Human Resources Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organization’s HR strategy, policies, and programs.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Drive engagement, retention, and leadership development initiatives.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, processes, and workforce metrics.
• Lead and develop the HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience within union environments highly desired.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Broad experience across employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.

If you’re an experienced HR leader looking for a high-impact Director of Human Resources opportunity with visibility across an established and growing organization.

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