Human Resources Director

LSU Health Sciences Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans seeks a Human Resources Director to lead the people function across multiple sites. This high-impact role partners with senior leadership to shape culture, attract and develop talent, and implement scalable HR practices.

You will own the HR agenda, oversee employee relations, recruiting, performance management, compensation and compliance, and build leadership development programs while managing the HR budget.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience managing employee relations, investigations, performance management, recruiting, and talent development.
• Leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Business acumen and ability to connect people strategy to organizational goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with organizational goals, growth plans, and business priorities.
• Lead the full HR function, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, benefits, leave, compliance, training, and organizational development.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and managers on employee relations, performance, organizational structure, policy interpretation, and people-related decisions.
• Build and implement HR policies, processes, and programs that promote consistency, accountability, compliance, and a strong employee experience.
• Lead recruiting and talent management strategies to attract, select, develop, and retain high-performing employees.
• Oversee employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, investigations, performance issues, and conflict resolution.
• Develop and strengthen performance management practices that establish clear expectations, meaningful accountability, and continuous development.
• Identify organizational trends through HR data, reporting, employee feedback, and HRIS analytics and translate those insights into actionable recommendations.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and ensure HR practices remain compliant and aligned with industry best practices.
• Stay current on changes in employment law, HR technology, talent management, and workplace trends and translate those developments into practical recommendations for leadership.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, retention, and culture initiatives that support a high-performing workplace.
• Design and facilitate leadership development, professional development, training, and certification opportunities.
• Establish and manage the HR department budget, resources, and priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop HR team members while establishing clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure effective use of HRIS and talent management systems.
• Communicate HR policies, programs, and organizational changes clearly and consistently across the organization.
• Protect the organization by exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and handling sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Participate in organizational initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Performance management

HR policy development

Data analytics

HRIS

Compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Oct 3, 2026

Construction/Utilities/Contracting

Human Resources Director

BUILD THE TEAM. SHAPE THE CULTURE. LEAD THE FUTURE.

A growing, multi-site organization is conducting a confidential search for a Human Resources Director to lead and strengthen its people function. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a strategic, hands-on HR professional who can operate comfortably at both the executive and operational levels.

The Human Resources Director will partner closely with senior leadership to strengthen organizational culture, develop leaders, attract and retain top talent, manage employee relations, and build scalable HR practices that support continued growth.

This role is ideal for an HR leader who sees the bigger picture, exercises sound judgment, speaks up when it matters, and knows how to translate people strategy into meaningful business results.

Why Lead HR in This Role?

• Strategic influence — Partner directly with senior leadership and help shape the organization's people strategy.
• Real ownership — Build, improve, and lead HR programs rather than simply maintaining existing processes.
• Leadership impact — Develop managers, strengthen accountability, and help build the next generation of organizational leaders.
• Opportunity to build — Bring ideas to the table and create HR processes, programs, and infrastructure that support a growing organization.
• Business partnership — Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and help connect workforce strategy to broader organizational goals.

What You'll Do

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with organizational goals, growth plans, and business priorities.
• Lead the full HR function, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, benefits, leave, compliance, training, and organizational development.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and managers on employee relations, performance, organizational structure, policy interpretation, and people-related decisions.
• Build and implement HR policies, processes, and programs that promote consistency, accountability, compliance, and a strong employee experience.
• Lead recruiting and talent management strategies to attract, select, develop, and retain high-performing employees.
• Oversee employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, investigations, performance issues, and conflict resolution.
• Develop and strengthen performance management practices that establish clear expectations, meaningful accountability, and continuous development.
• Identify organizational trends through HR data, reporting, employee feedback, and HRIS analytics and translate those insights into actionable recommendations.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and ensure HR practices remain compliant and aligned with industry best practices.
• Stay current on changes in employment law, HR technology, talent management, and workplace trends and translate those developments into practical recommendations for leadership.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, retention, and culture initiatives that support a high-performing workplace.
• Design and facilitate leadership development, professional development, training, and certification opportunities.
• Establish and manage the HR department budget, resources, and priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop HR team members while establishing clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure effective use of HRIS and talent management systems.
• Communicate HR policies, programs, and organizational changes clearly and consistently across the organization.
• Protect the organization by exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and handling sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Participate in organizational initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Proven experience managing employee relations, investigations, performance management, recruiting, and talent development.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with the ability to coach, influence, and advise employees and leaders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect people strategy to organizational goals and operational needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn and leverage HRIS and talent management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive organizational and employee matters.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR management experience, including demonstrated experience leading an HR function and advising organizational leadership.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification highly preferred.
• Experience leading HR within a growing, multi-site, or operationally driven organization.
• Experience developing leadership and professional development programs.
• Experience using HR data and analytics to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Experience within construction, property management, real estate, hospitality, or another operationally driven industry is preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Leaders have a trusted HR partner who helps them make better people decisions.
• Employees understand expectations, accountability, and opportunities for growth.
• HR processes are consistent, efficient, compliant, and built to scale.
• Strong talent is attracted, developed, and retained.
• Employee relations matters are addressed promptly, fairly, consistently, and professionally.
• Leadership has clear visibility into workforce trends, risks, and opportunities.
• HR is viewed as a strategic business function and trusted organizational partner—not simply an administrative department.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits May Include:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Confidential Search

This is a confidential executive-level search. Additional information regarding the organization, leadership team, and position will be provided to qualified candidates during the interview process.