Human Resources Director

DK Law - Injury, Accident, and More; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days

401(k) with 3% company match after 1 year

2 weeks of PTO after 90 days

Access to on-site gym

Career pathing and development opportunities

Job summary

DK Law - Injury, Accident, and More in Costa Mesa is seeking an HR Director to lead the human resources function during rapid growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR background, analytical skills, and innovative capabilities to improve the employee experience.

This full-time role requires experience supporting multi-state workforces and knowledge of California employment law. DK Law offers top-tier benefits like health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience including leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum 3 years managing and developing HR team members.
• Strong experience with HR data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR initiatives aligned with strategic goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues while ensuring compliance.
• Develop compensation programs and oversee total rewards structure.

Skills

Analytical skills

Emotional intelligence

Project management

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

HRIS systems (Rippling preferred)

Excel (advanced)

Job description

At DK Law, we don’t just represent our clients. We stand with them—all the way. We’re modern injury and accident attorneys who go all the way for every client, from every background. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful belief: every client’s experience matters, and we honor it as if it’s our own. From the very first call to the final resolution, we approach every case with the mindset that it’s going the distance.

That same mindset fuels our workplace culture. We’re a team of purpose‑driven professionals who care deeply, move fast, and never lose sight of the human side of what we do. If you're passionate about making an impact, growing with a team that values excellence and empathy, and being part of something bigger, we’d love to meet you.

The Role

DK Law is seeking a strategic, hands‑on HR Director to lead and elevate our human resources function during a period of rapid growth and operational evolution. This role is ideal for a modern HR leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, understands how to balance strategy with execution, and is passionate about building scalable people operations that support a high‑performance culture.

Reporting to the Vice President People and Culture, the Director of People and Culture is

a pivotal leader responsible for aligning HR initiatives with operational and strategic goals.

This leader translates HR strategy into repeatable, compliant, and efficient operations while ensuring systems, workflows, and analytics support business growth and decision‑making. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while also rolling up their sleeves to improve workflows, optimise HR technology, and strengthen the employee experience across the organization.

The ideal candidate is analytical, emotionally intelligent, operationally strong, and excited by innovation, including the use of AI and automation to improve HR processes and workforce effectiveness.

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees, guiding the execution of HR programs, processes, communications, and strategic initiatives. Develop strong partnerships oversee leadership development, talent management, staff engagement, and retention.
• Partner with talent acquisition organization to identify and attract top external talent to key leadership roles.
• Plan, and implement HR process and tools in support of HR initiatives and business objectives.
• Anticipate workforce needs and potential challenges (e.g., staffing shortages, employee retention, compliance) and develop integrated HR solutions.
• Shape and foster a high‑performing and highly engaged culture.
• Have a growth mindset and learn about new technologies to help shape the talent strategy within the Technology organization and understand the impact of AI on Human + Agentic workforces.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Coach and develop leaders on recognition, feedback and organisational strategy.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough investigations and providing guidance consistent with company policy and relevant legislation.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage HR‑related audits and ensure accurate record‑keeping.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that mitigate risk and promote a safe and ethical workplace.
• Mentor leaders and provide guidance on employee discipline and performance management.
• Provide guidance to HR and management on salary structure, pay decisions, policy, guidelines interpretation, and job evaluations.
• Lead annual performance management planning exercise (merit, market adjustments), promotions, bonus, and review processes, including development of recommendations according to employee segmentation (site, function, position), verification of spend to budget, and communications.
• In conjunction with VP, People and Culture, develop and communicate compensation programmes, including base pay, incentives, and pay‑for‑performance strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and market trends, compensation philosophy and incentives for employees.
• Monitor and ensure internal pay equity and regulatory compliance with FLSA, DOL and other federal/state requirements.
• Oversee total rewards, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, benefits, and retirement plans.

HR Data Systems & Analytics

• Combine data and people insights to coach and guide clients on HR and business‑related issues to shape and affect positive change in the organisation, including strategy, team/organisation effectiveness, and workforce planning.
• Generate reports and analyse HR data and trends; translate data to simple language.
• Provide oversight and management direction for our HRIS systems (Primarily Rippling along with a variety of peripheral supporting systems).
• Develop and provide on‑going suite of HR metrics and workflows to track both functional performance and enterprise‑level people trends.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
• Master’s degree, MBA, SHRM, or PHR certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum 3 years managing and developing HR team members.
• Strong experience supporting both hourly and salaried workforces in multi‑state environments.
• Deep understanding of employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, and HR operations.
• Proven experience with HRIS systems and HR analytics; Rippling experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing performance management cycles, compensation planning, and total rewards programmes.
• Excellent communication, coaching, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret HR data and turn insights into actionable strategies.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with evolving priorities.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.
• Technologically savvy with a growth mindset and interest in innovative HR solutions and AI‑driven efficiencies.
• Must be willing to work hands‑on and operationally while also thinking strategically.
• Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation?

Why DK Law?

This is a full‑time, in‑office opportunity at our Costa Mesa HQ, and we’re proud to offer top‑tier benefits and a work culture that supports your growth:

• Firm‑paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days.
• 401(k) with 3% company match after 1 year.
• 2 weeks of PTO after 90 days.
• Access to our state‑of‑the‑art on‑site gym.
• Career pathing and development opportunities.
• A passionate, driven team that actually enjoys working together.

Schedule

Day‑to‑day schedule details are not provided in the original description. Please refer to the role description for expectations.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a workplace where you’re valued, supported, and given the tools to succeed, apply now and take the first step toward building your career with DK Law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and/or local law or ordinance, including, without limitation, race, colour, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family‑care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation.

Closing Statement

We’re excited to grow our team and are handling all hiring in‑house. To be considered for this position, please apply directly through Indeed, LinkedIn, or our official company website. All updates, contact, or communication should come straight from our internal recruiting team.