Human Resources Director

LHH; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead the people function for a growing technology-focused organization with roughly 270 employees across the U.S. and Canada.

The role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving talent development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and change management while guiding HR operations and technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and transformation.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership teams.
• Expertise in succession planning, talent development and organizational development.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience supporting organizations of 200+ employees and with HRIS/analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead all areas of HR, including employee relations, talent management, organizational development, compliance, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Drive HR transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee HR systems, reporting, compliance, and data integrity.
• Mentor the HR team and coach executives; build partnerships across departments.

Skills

Succession Planning

Talent Development

Organizational Development

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Leadership Coaching

Executive Partnership

HR Analytics

HRIS

Job description

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 Base + Incentive

Reports To: Chief of Staff

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead the people function for a growing technology-focused organization with approximately 270 employees across the U.S. and Canada.

This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while driving key initiatives in talent development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and change management. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can influence stakeholders, navigate complex environments, and implement people strategies that support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Lead all areas of HR, including employee relations, talent management, organizational development, compliance, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Drive HR transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Talent Development & Succession Planning

• Develop and implement succession planning strategies and leadership development programs.
• Create and manage Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and employee growth initiatives.
• Enhance employee engagement, retention, and internal mobility programs.

Change Management

• Lead organizational change efforts related to growth, transformation, technology adoption, and process improvements.
• Partner with leaders to build alignment and drive adoption of strategic initiatives.
• Support organizational effectiveness through communication and change management planning.

HR Operations & Technology

• Oversee HR systems, reporting, compliance, and data integrity.
• Partner with Finance and IT to improve HR analytics, reporting, and technology solutions.
• Support HR modernization and process automation initiatives.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead and mentor the HR team.
• Serve as a trusted coach and advisor to executives and department leaders.
• Build strong partnerships across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Legal, and Product teams.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and transformation initiatives.
• Strong expertise in:
• Succession Planning
• Talent Development
• Organizational Development
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Leadership Coaching
• Proven experience partnering with executive leadership teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience supporting organizations of 200+ employees.
• HRIS, workforce analytics, and HR technology experience.

Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers