Senior HR Director — Strategic Partner for Growth

Crucial Hire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Crucial Hire is seeking a Senior Director, HR to lead and drive the HR strategy for a significant division. The role requires a seasoned leader who can operate at the intersection of business complexity and people strategy, navigating M&A activity and organizational changes.

The ideal candidate will partner with senior leadership to identify talent opportunities, close gaps, and elevate organizational capabilities, contributing significantly to sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HRBP or related experience with senior leadership responsibility.
• 5+ years of client-facing experience at the senior leadership level.
• Strong data literacy and ability to interpret data into decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Earn a seat at the table with senior operations leaders as a trusted peer.
• Lead strategic workforce planning and organizational design efforts.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and risk mitigation.

Skills

HRBP experience

Leadership responsibility

Client-facing experience

Data literacy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCHM-SCP certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Crucial Hire is seeking a Senior Director, HR to lead and drive the HR strategy for a significant division. The role requires a seasoned leader who can operate at the intersection of business complexity and people strategy, navigating M&A activity and organizational changes.

The ideal candidate will partner with senior leadership to identify talent opportunities, close gaps, and elevate organizational capabilities, contributing significantly to sustainable growth.