HR Director

Insight Global; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Director of HR Operations to lead HR Business Partners and drive Employee Relations, HRIS, Benefits, Compensation, and Compliance across a geographically dispersed workforce.

The role focuses on compliant, data-driven, and scalable HR operations aligned with business objectives, enhancing risk management and the employee experience. The Director will translate enterprise HR strategy into operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in diversified HR operations roles.
• SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Experience overseeing HRIS platforms and HR technology implementations.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, especially in government contracting.
• Experience managing HRBPs and operational HR teams in a dispersed organization.
• Ability to influence leaders while ensuring compliance and objectivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HRBPs and Employee Relations functions.
• Lead HR Operations, compliance, and data management.
• Ensure policy consistency and scalable operational processes.
• Oversee HRIS, benefits, compensation, and leave management.
• Provide HR analytics to inform strategic decisions.
• Strengthen compliance posture and employee experience across a dispersed workforce.

Skills

HR operations leadership

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS platforms

HR technology implementations

HR analytics tools

Job description

Job Description

This role oversees HR Business Partners (HRBPs) who also execute the Employee Relations functions, HRIS, Benefits, Compensation, and Compliance functions. The Director ensures that HR operations are compliant, technology-enabled, data-driven, and aligned with business objectives across a geographically dispersed workforce. The Director, HR Operations translates enterprise human capital strategy into scalable operational processes, consistent policy implementation, and measurable service excellence. This leader plays a critical role in strengthening compliance posture, modernizing HR systems, mitigating risk, and enhancing the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:HR Operations Leadership & Service DeliveryEmployee Relations & Risk MitigationCompliance & Regulatory OversightHRIS, Technology & Data ManagementCompensation & Benefits AdministrationHR Business Partner LeadershipBudget & Operational Stewardship

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. Master’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field preferredMinimum 10 years in diversified experience in Human Resources operational practices, benefits, employee relations, data management, leave management, on/off-boarding, and employment law (COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, FLSA, etc.)SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferredDemonstrated experience overseeing HRIS platforms and HR technology implementationsExperience managing HRBPs and operational HR teams in a geographically dispersed organizationStrong employee relations expertise with demonstrated experience handling complex investigations and multi-state workforce issuesDeep knowledge of federal and state employment laws, particularly within a government contracting environmentStrong compliance orientation and risk management capabilityDemonstrated proficiency in HR technology, HRIS optimization, and workflow automationExperience leveraging HR analytics and data to inform decision-makingOperational leadership mindset with strong execution disciplineAbility to influence and advise leaders while maintaining appropriate objectivity and compliance standardsStrong written and verbal communication skillsProven supervisory and team leadership effectiveness

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].