Human Resources Director

1300 Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions, Inc.; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq is seeking an experienced HR leader to serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders within the Class Action and Restructuring businesses. You will align workforce strategy with business objectives, lead workforce planning, design, succession, and talent assessment, using analytics to drive risk and opportunity decisions.

You will coach three HR professionals, guide employee relations and programs, drive talent reviews and leadership development, and lead change management for growth,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership or HR Business Partner experience in complex professional services or similar environments.
• Experience partnering with senior executives on workforce strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead HR teams and drive organizational design, succession, and talent management.
• Experience leveraging data, automation, or AI-enabled solutions to improve outcomes.
• Strong executive presence and influencing skills; able to balance strategic thinking with delivery.
• Experience with global and geographically dispersed teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to senior leaders within Class Action and Restructuring.
• Align workforce and organizational strategies with business goals and growth plans.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, succession, and talent assessment.
• Lead a team of three HR professionals delivering HRBP support across the org.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations and program delivery.
• Drive talent reviews, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies.
• Lead change management for growth, restructuring, acquisitions, and transformation.
• Partner on digital and workforce transformation using AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Executive partnership

People analytics

Talent development

Organizational design

Change management

Communication & influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

SHRM-SCP / SPHR preferred

Job description

At Epiq, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‑driven community where integrity guides decisions, relentless service sets the bar, and we thrive on big challenges together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‑wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career and see your impact at scale.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to senior leaders within the Class Action and Restructuring businesses.
• Align workforce, talent, and organizational strategies with business objectives, growth plans, and operational priorities.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent assessment initiatives.
• Leverage workforce analytics and business insights to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three HR professionals responsible for delivering HR business partner support across the organization.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations, organizational, and talent-related matters.
• Ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR programs, services, and employee support.

Talent & Organizational Effectiveness

• Drive talent review, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen organizational capability, performance, and retention.
• Lead change management efforts supporting business growth, transformation, restructuring, acquisitions, and evolving workforce needs.

Digital & Workforce Transformation

• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, workforce productivity, and scalability through process optimization, technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support workforce transformation initiatives that align talent strategies, skills, and organizational capabilities with future business needs.
• Champion innovative approaches that enhance employee experience, manager effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

HR Program Leadership

• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to design, enhance, and implement talent, compensation, performance management, leadership development, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness programs.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations, performance management, and organizational risk matters.
• Support enterprise‑wide HR initiatives and ensure alignment with company policies, culture, and business objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership or HR Business Partner experience supporting complex professional services, consulting, legal, financial services, or operations‑driven organizations.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior executives on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and business transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading and developing HR teams.
• Strong expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, employee relations, and change management.
• Experience leading or supporting digital, workforce, or organizational transformation efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data, technology, automation, or AI‑enabled solutions to improve business and workforce outcomes.
• Strong executive presence, communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience supporting global and geographically dispersed teams preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree, MBA, or related advanced degree preferred.
• SHRM‑SCP, SPHR, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

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Compensation

The Compensation range for this role is 160,000 to 175,000 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:
Location-based market rate for the role
Your abilities in relation to the job specification
Performance during screening and interview
Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location
Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

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Epiq Leadership Compass Enterprise Decision Making

Applies deep business and financial insight to guide strategic decisions, resource allocation, and thought leadership.
Use financial and market expertise for long‑term direction
Build strategic partnerships
Promote a customer‑first mindset
Allocate global resources for innovation and growth
Cultivates a Growth Mindset
Fosters innovation through curiosity, smart risk‑taking, and adaptability—aligning change with strategy for lasting impact.
Promote curiosity and forward‑thinking
Build a culture of innovation through partnerships
Drive innovation to meet client needs
Lead innovation with a clear vision
Align innovation with market trends
Builds Talented Teams
Build and develop inclusive, high‑performing teams aligned to strategic goals for exceptional talent and business results.
Focus on employee engagement
Build a strong talent pipeline
Fosters Relationships & Collaboration
Build trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success.
Build trust‑based partnerships
Nurture long‑term relationships
Remove collaboration barriers
Celebrate cross‑team success
Engages & Influences
Inspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision.
Use storytelling to build buy‑in
Align communication with organizational goals
Guild alignment through strong engagement
Maximizes Performance
Sets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals.
Use data to identify improvement opportunities
Make informed decisions
Align team goals with boarder strategy
Empower teams to manage their own goals
Translate vision into clear priorities
Prepare for disruptions with strong change management.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Epiq

Epiq is a leading global provider of integrated technology and services for the legal profession, including eDiscovery, managed services, bankruptcy, class action and mass tort administration, federal regulatory actions and data breach responses. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline the administration of litigation, investigations, financial transactions, regulatory compliance and other legal matters. Epiq’s subject‑matter experts bring clarity to complexity, create efficiency through expertise and deliver confidence to our clients around the world. We strive for a cohesive, collaborative environment that focuses on group achievement. With over 8,000 associates worldwide, Epiq operates in 19 countries and over 80 global locations.