Director of Human Resources

US MED- EQUIP LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

US MED- EQUIP LLC seeks an experienced HR Director to lead all people functions and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team. This executive role combines strategy with hands-on leadership in employee relations, policy development and key hires.

The Director will set HR strategy, manage a team, and partner with Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, benefits, and compliance across multiple sites. Strong knowledge of employment law and multi-state experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 8+ years HR experience with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Generalist HR experience across recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations and compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment law.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll and applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an HR strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans.
• Advise CFO and leadership on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Lead and coach the HR team; manage the department budget.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting and onboarding; partner with hiring managers on headcount plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws; maintain policies and employee handbook.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Strategic planning

Policy development

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree in HR, Business or Organizational Development

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

ATS

Job description

HR Director – Job DescriptionPosition overviewFieldDetailJob titleDirector of Human ResourcesDepartmentHuman ResourcesReports toChief Financial OfficerLocationHouston, Texas — on-site / hybridFLSA statusExempt, full-timePosition summaryThe HR Director leads all people functions and serves as a strategic partner to the executive team. The role builds the programs that attract, develop and keep talent while keeping the company compliant with employment law.This is a hands-on leadership role. The Director sets HR strategy, manages a team, and still works directly on employee relations, policy and key hires.Key responsibilitiesStrategy and leadershipDevelop and execute an HR strategy aligned with business goals and growth plansAdvise the CFO and leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning and change managementLead, coach and develop the HR team; set goals and manage the department budgetReport HR metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, engagement, labor cost) to leadershipTalent acquisitionOversee full-cycle recruiting, employer branding and onboardingPartner with hiring managers on headcount plans and job requirementsManage recruiting vendors, job boards and the applicant tracking systemCompensation and benefitsDesign and maintain salary structures, pay bands and incentive programsLead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment with brokers and carriersOversee payroll accuracy and partnership with FinancePerformance and developmentRun the performance review cycle and goal-setting processBuild leadership development, training and succession plansSupport managers in coaching and performance improvement plansEmployee relations and cultureInvestigate and resolve employee concerns, complaints and disciplinary mattersDrive engagement surveys, recognition programs and retention initiativesChampion an inclusive, respectful workplace cultureCompliance and riskEnsure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, OSHA)Maintain the employee handbook and HR policiesManage HR records, I-9s, required filings and auditsCoordinate with outside counsel on legal matters and claimsHR operations and systemsOwn the HRIS and related technology; improve processes through automationEnsure data accuracy, confidentiality and secure records managementDevelop HR processes , policies and procedures according to best business practicesRequired qualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in an HR leadership roleGeneralist experience across recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations and complianceStrong working knowledge of federal and state employment lawExperience managing and developing an HR teamProficiency with HRIS, payroll and applicant tracking systemsExcellent judgment, discretion and ability to handle confidential informationPreferred qualifications and competenciesPreferredMaster’s degree in HR, Business or Organizational DevelopmentSHRM-SCP or SPHR certificationExperience in a multi-state or multi-site organizationBackground in a regulated or growth-stage industry (e.g., healthcare, medical equipment, manufacturing)Experience leading an HRIS implementation or M&A integrationCore competenciesStrategic thinking and business acumenClear, credible communication at every levelConflict resolution and sound decision-makingData-driven approach to people decisionsCoaching and team leadershipIntegrity and confidentialityRequired qualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in an HR leadership roleGeneralist experience across recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations and complianceStrong working knowledge of federal and state employment lawExperience managing and developing an HR teamProficiency with HRIS, payroll and applicant tracking systemsExcellent judgment, discretion and ability to handle confidential informationPreferred qualifications and competenciesPreferredMaster’s degree in HR, Business or Organizational DevelopmentSHRM-SCP or SPHR certificationExperience in a multi-state or multi-site organizationBackground in a regulated or growth-stage industry (e.g., healthcare, medical equipment, manufacturing)Experience leading an HRIS implementation or M&A integration