Director of Human Resources

Andvaris Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Andvaris Inc in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead enterprise-wide HR strategy and operations across offices. The role reports to the CFO and blends strategic vision with hands-on expertise in employee relations, compliance, total rewards, talent acquisition, and organizational effectiveness.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to partner with senior leaders, drive risk management, improve governance, and foster a professional, accountable workplace

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience including employee relations, benefits, recruiting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Align HR initiatives with organizational objectives and deliver workforce insights.
• Lead employee relations investigations and guide performance management.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multi-state operations.
• Direct compensation reviews, benefits strategy, leave administration, and retirement plan operations.
• Lead staff recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and leadership development.
• Oversee HRIS, policies, reporting, and regulatory filings.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Talent acquisition

HR analytics

Executive partnership

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Strategic HR Leadership | Philadelphia, PA | Direct Hire

Location: Philadelphia, PA — Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Compensation: Competitive base salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Lead People Strategy. Shape Organizational Culture. Influence Executive Decisions.

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Human Resources to lead enterprise-wide HR strategy and operations for a well-established professional services organization. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an HR professional who combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise in employee relations, employment law compliance, total rewards, talent acquisition, and organizational effectiveness.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, drive sound people-management practices, mitigate employment-related risks, and ensure consistent, compliant, and effective HR programs across multiple offices.

KEY AREAS OF LEADERSHIP

• HR Strategy & Executive Partnership — Align HR initiatives with organizational objectives, advise senior leadership on workforce planning, and deliver actionable workforce insights and analytics.
• Employee Relations & Risk Management — Lead sensitive workplace investigations, resolve complex employee matters, guide performance management, and advise managers on corrective action and employee development.
• Employment Law & Regulatory Compliance — Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements, with particular emphasis on Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York.
• Compensation, Benefits & Retirement Programs — Direct compensation reviews, benefits strategy, leave administration, retirement plan operations, audits, and related regulatory filings.
• Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development — Lead staff recruitment, onboarding, performance management, leadership support, training, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• HR Operations & Governance — Oversee HRIS administration, policies and procedures, workforce reporting, personnel records, and employment-related regulatory reporting.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience encompassing employee relations, benefits administration, recruiting, and employment compliance.
• Demonstrated experience leading an HR function or supervising HR professionals, with the ability to manage complex, confidential, and sensitive matters independently.
• Strong understanding of multi-state employment regulations and workplace investigations.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office; ADP Workforce Now experience is preferred.
• Exceptional executive presence, sound judgment, discretion, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred: Law firm or professional services experience, SHRM-SCP / SHRM-CP / SPHR / PHR certification, and familiarity with retirement plan administration, Form 5500 filings, and benefits audits.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational strategy, strengthen HR governance, develop high-performing teams, and shape a workplace culture grounded in professionalism, accountability, and employee engagement.