Human Resources Director

HireBetter; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

HireBetter is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and compliance for a fast-scaling, multi-state operation. You will partner with executive leadership to protect the company while enabling rapid seasonal growth and own the recruiting strategy during large surges tied to events.

You will manage CA and multi-state labor law compliance, mentor a Recruiting Manager, and drive adoption of HRIS/ATS/LMS platforms across a large frontline workforce.

Qualifications

• Significant HR leadership experience in a multi-state, high-volume workforce.
• Deep knowledge of California employment law and compliance.
• Proven ability to scale recruiting during peak seasonal surges.
• Experience implementing HRIS/ATS/LMS and driving user adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and compliance for a fast-scaling staffing and security services org.
• Partner with executives to balance protection with rapid, seasonal growth.
• Own recruiting strategy and manage scaling headcount during surges.
• Ensure California and multi-state labor law compliance and reporting.
• Mentor Recruiting Manager and team across regions; build pipelines.
• Drive HR systems adoption, including new HRIS/ATS and LMS.

Skills

HR leadership

California employment law

Recruiting management

HRIS/ATS/LMS

On-site / Orange County

Tools

HRIS

ATS

LMS

Job description

Compensation

Targeted base salary of $185,000, plus a 10% annual performance bonus, commensurate with experience and scope

Location

Orange County, CA (Primarily in-office, with flexibility to work from home for the right candidate)

Travel

Limited; role is based primarily in the Orange County office with travel of 1-2 days quarterly

My client is looking to add a Director of Human Resources to their growing company! Are you ready for an awesome company with an exciting growth plan?!

About the Role

• Lead HR strategy and compliance for a fast-scaling, high-volume staffing and security services organization operating across multiple states.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to protect the company while enabling rapid, seasonal growth.
• Own recruiting strategy and management during major seasonal surges tied to large-scale events.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the organization's day-to-day compliance partner on California and multi-state labor law, including meal/rest break, wage, and timekeeping compliance.
• Manage and mentor a Recruiting Manager and team, scaling headcount from the hundreds to several thousand during peak seasonal periods.
• Build strategic, creative sourcing pipelines beyond traditional recruiting channels.
• Drive adoption and full utilization of HR systems, including a new HRIS/ATS implementation and learning management platforms.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with field operations leaders across multiple regions.
• Support the legal team on employment-related matters and investigations as needed.
• Oversee employee relations, training compliance, and HR policy execution across a large, diverse, frontline workforce.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in HR leadership within a high-volume, multi-state workforce environment (staffing, hospitality, events, entertainment, or similar industries with large seasonal fluctuations).
• Strong, hands-on California employment law and compliance knowledge.
• Proven experience managing or scaling a recruiting function through periods of rapid, seasonal headcount change.
• A collaborative, approachable leadership style with the ability to build trust across a young, diverse, frontline employee base.
• Comfort with modern HR technology platforms (HRIS, ATS, LMS) and a track record of driving adoption of new systems.
• Based in or able to relocate to Orange County, CA, with the ability to work on-site several days per week.
• Experience in the security services industry is a plus, but not required.