HR Director

Vaco by Highspring; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider is looking for a Human Resources Director to oversee the HR management system and enhance the employee lifecycle in Nashville. This role involves leading recruitment and onboarding efforts, administering payroll and benefits programs, and advising leadership on employee relations. A bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of HR experience, including 3 in leadership, are required. The ideal candidate comes from the education or non-profit sector and has experience with Paycom HRIS. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in HR with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience preferred in education or non-profit sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR management system (Paycom) and support employee lifecycle.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Administer payroll and benefits programs.
• Serve as advisor on employee relations and performance management.
• Maintain employee policies ensuring legal compliance.
• Support professional development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Employee Relations

Recruitment

HRIS (Paycom)

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

SHRM or HRCI certification

Job description

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Title

Human Resources Director

Location

Nashville, TN

Responsibilities

• Oversee and continuously optimize the organization’s HR management system (Paycom), supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment in partnership with hiring managers, including hiring strategy, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Administer payroll and employee benefits programs, including open enrollment, vendor relationships, compliance, and employee education.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and documentation, handling sensitive matters with discretion and fairness.
• Maintain and update employee policies, handbooks, and HR resources to ensure clarity, accessibility, and compliance with federal and state employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA).
• Support professional development initiatives and internal committees, partnering with senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders as needed.
• Foster an approachable, inclusive HR presence that promotes trust, transparency, and engagement across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required – Master’s preferred
• SHRM or HRCI certification required
• 5+ years of experience required with at least 3 of those in a leadership role
• Experience within the education or non‑profit field required
• Paycom HRIS experience highly preferred