Director of Human Resources

Select Recruiting Group, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Recruiting Group, LLC is partnering with a growing organization to hire a Director of Human Resources who will own the people strategy and lead HR across a multi-state workforce.

You will lead a small HR team, partner with senior leadership, and play a central role in shaping culture, engagement, and organizational health across distributed sites. This leadership role requires initiative and the ability to drive meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience assisting multiple states and multi-state teams.
• Background in employee relations and recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute an HR strategy aligned with growth and operations.
• Advise senior leaders on workforce planning and design.
• Lead employee relations, performance management, and change initiatives.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and talent development.
• Strengthen communication across a distributed workforce.
• Ensure compliance across states and maintain HR policies.
• Support compensation and benefits planning.

Skills

HR leadership

Change management

Organizational design

Employee relations

Recruiting

Communication

Culture and engagement

Multi-state experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

We are partnering with a growing organization to hire a Director of Human Resources who will own the people strategy and lead HR across a multi-state workforce.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can balance strategy with hands‑on execution and bring structure, clarity, and consistency to a distributed environment.

You will lead a small HR team, partner closely with senior leadership, and play a central role in shaping culture, engagement, and long‑term organizational health. This role is ideal for an HR leader who takes initiative and drives change.

What You’ll Do

• Set and execute an HR strategy aligned with business growth and operational needs
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workforce planning and organizational design
• Lead employee relations, performance management, and change initiatives
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and talent development
• Strengthen communication and engagement across a distributed workforce
• Ensure compliance across multiple states and maintain HR policies and documentation
• Support compensation and benefits programs and annual planning cycles

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree a plus)
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in leadership
• Ideal background: HR leadership in companies with 100–500 employees
• Experience supporting multi-state teams
• Strong background in employee relations and recruiting
• Experience influencing senior leaders and driving organizational change
• Experience with HRIS and ATS platforms
• Experience in private equity-backed organizations is a plus