Human Resources Director (Bilingual)

KFI Staffing; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a proactive Human Resources Director to manage daily operations and strategic direction. This role involves overseeing HR functions, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and developing talent acquisition strategies. Candidates should have over 5 years of HR experience, including leadership in a staffing environment, and be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role within a staffing agency.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and staffing industry regulations.
• Experience building external partnerships for talent sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and staffing regulations.
• Experience building external partnerships for talent sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR functions for staff and placed candidates.
• Ensure compliance with federal and local employment laws.
• Develop and manage talent acquisition strategies.
• Partner with legal/compliance for audits, investigations, or policy updates.
• Develop and manage talent acquisition strategies aligned with client needs.
• Build relationships with external agencies, training centers, universities, and workforce orgs.
• Source candidates through partnerships, networking, and outbound outreach.
• Mentor and oversee the office HR/recruiting team; drive process improvements.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Comfortable with outbound communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Master’s or HR certification preferred

Job description

Overview

KFI Staffing is revolutionizing the workforce landscape through our staffing model that focuses on talent, housing, and transportation solutions. We bring a diverse, nationally sourced workforce to your organization. We provide housing accommodations for our employees and ensure transportation to and from work for all shifts. The long-term impact of our model extends to your bottom line, as we drive increased retention, reduced turnover, and boost overall productivity.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Director to oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of our staffing agency’s office. This role requires a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-driven environment and is deeply knowledgeable in employment compliance, talent acquisition, and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• HR & Compliance Leadership
  • Oversee HR functions for internal staff and placed candidates (contract/temporary employees), including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation.
  • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., EEO, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, I-9).
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in line with compliance standards.
  • Partner with legal or compliance teams as needed for audits, investigations, or policy updates.
• Recruiting Strategy & Talent Partnerships
  • Develop and manage talent acquisition strategies that align with client demands and market trends.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with external recruiting agencies, job training centers, universities, and workforce development organizations.
  • Proactively source candidates through strategic partnerships, networking, and outbound efforts, including cold calling potential partners or candidate sources.
  • Lead and support the office's internal HR/recruiting team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight.
  • Monitor office performance and help implement process improvements to maximize efficiency and candidate/client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s or HR certification preferred).
• 5+ years of HR experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role within a staffing agency or high-volume recruiting environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and staffing industry regulations.
• Experience building external partnerships for talent sourcing (e.g., other agencies, community organizations).
• Comfortable with outbound communication strategies, including cold calling and outreach campaigns.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metric-driven, client-focused environment.

Position details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance