Human Resources Director

Insurance Recruiting Solutions; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is looking for a seasoned Director of Human Resources to collaborate with executive leadership and refine the HR strategy. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience, preferably with a Bachelor's in HR or Business Administration. This role involves optimizing HRIS systems, enhancing recruitment processes, and supporting workforce planning across multiple states. Knowledge of employment law and senior leadership experience is essential. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience advising executives and influencing departments.
• Hands-on experience with HR process automation.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and multi-state HR practices.
• Proven experience advising executives and influencing across departments.
• Strong background in organizational design, workforce planning, and HR systems.
• Financial acumen related to staffing, budgeting, and compensation programs.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn metrics into actionable insights.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (UKG or similar) and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership on HR strategies.
• Support workforce planning and design.
• Lead payroll, benefits, and training oversight.
• Provide leadership oversight across payroll, benefits, training & development, and recruiting.
• Provide strategic oversight of health & welfare and retirement programs.
• Maintain accountability for ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, Paid Leave, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Lead optimization of HRIS platforms (UKG or similar), reporting, and workflow automation.
• Enhance recruiting, onboarding, analytics, and employee self-service.
• Leverage workforce data to inform leadership decisions.
• Develop dashboards and reporting that deliver insights on turnover, performance, and talent trends.
• Collaborate on talent acquisition strategy and leadership development.
• Support succession planning and retention initiatives.

Skills

Senior-level generalist leadership

Deep knowledge of employment law

Data-driven mindset

Financial acumen

Organizational design

HR systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

SPHR or SHRM-SCP certifications

Tools

HRIS platforms (UKG or similar)

Payroll systems

Job description

Overview

This is an opportunity for a seasoned HR leader to step into a high-visibility, enterprise-level role partnering directly with executive leadership to shape, scale, and modernize Human Resources.

As Director of Human Resources, you will work closely with the CHRO to execute the organization’s HR strategy while owning the infrastructure, systems, and processes that support a growing, multi-state workforce.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CHRO and executive leadership to implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Translate organizational priorities into scalable, practical HR programs and processes.
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, and change management initiatives.
• Provide leadership oversight across payroll, benefits, training & development, and recruiting.
• Provide strategic oversight of health & welfare and retirement programs.
• Maintain accountability for ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, Paid Leave, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Lead optimization of HRIS platforms (UKG or similar), reporting, and workflow automation.
• Enhance recruiting, onboarding, analytics, and employee self-service.
• Leverage workforce data to inform leadership decisions.
• Develop dashboards and reporting that deliver insights on turnover, performance, and talent trends.
• Collaborate on talent acquisition strategy and leadership development.
• Support succession planning and retention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior-level generalist leadership.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and multi-state HR practices.
• Proven experience advising executives and influencing across departments.
• Strong background in organizational design, workforce planning, and HR systems.
• Demonstrated success leading HR teams, modernizing processes, and scaling operations.
• Financial acumen related to staffing, budgeting, and compensation programs.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn metrics into actionable insights.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (UKG or similar) and process automation.