Human Resources Director

CFS; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking the Vice President/Director of Human Resources to lead the company’s people strategy in Madison. You will partner with the executive team during a period of growth and leadership transition, guiding leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement across property management and construction/rehabilitation units.

This is a hybrid role supporting payroll, benefits, and recruiting operations with an established HR team and a stable, family-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or similar HR certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong background in employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations.
• Oversee HR compliance, EEOC matters, policy administration, and handbook management.
• Manage FMLA, workers' compensation, and other employee leave programs.
• Provide oversight and direction for talent acquisition and recruitment efforts.
• Partner with leadership on organizational planning, culture, and workforce development.
• Ensure HR processes and practices align with legal and business requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Performance management

Compliance

HR operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Lead the highest-level HR position in the company with direct influence on business and people strategy.
• Partner closely with executive leadership during a period of organizational growth and leadership transition.
• Join a stable, family-owned organization with a strong culture and long-term outlook.
• Drive initiatives related to leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Focus on strategic HR leadership while an established HR team supports payroll, benefits, and recruiting operations.
• Gain exposure across both property management and construction/rehabilitation business units.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with one work-from-home day per week.

Salary: $120,000-$165,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead the highest-level HR position in the company with direct influence on business and people strategy.
• Partner closely with executive leadership during a period of organizational growth and leadership transition.
• Join a stable, family-owned organization with a strong culture and long-term outlook.
• Drive initiatives related to leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Focus on strategic HR leadership while an established HR team supports payroll, benefits, and recruiting operations.
• Gain exposure across both property management and construction/rehabilitation business units.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with one work-from-home day per week.

Key Responsibilities For The Human Rescources Director

• Lead employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations.
• Oversee HR compliance, EEOC matters, policy administration, and handbook management.
• Manage FMLA, workers' compensation, and other employee leave programs.
• Provide oversight and direction for talent acquisition and recruitment efforts.
• Partner with leadership on organizational planning, culture, and workforce development.
• Ensure HR processes and practices align with legal and business requirements.

Qualifications For The Human Resources Director

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar HR certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong background in employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operations.