Strategic HR Director - Growth & People Leadership

FORTIS Resource Partners; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTIS Resource Partners is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the organization's people strategy across multiple locations in Southern California. This hands-on leadership role blends strategic HR partnership with oversight of core HR functions.

The ideal candidate is an HR generalist with strong business acumen, capable of coaching leaders, managing complex employee relations, and building scalable HR processes that support growth while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience with strong HR generalist background.
• Experience leading HR functions including employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Knowledge of California and federal employment law; multi-state experience preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives and leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals and growth.
• Provide guidance on organization structure, workforce planning, staffing, roles, and capabilities.
• Serve as trusted HR advisor to executives, managers, and employees.
• Coach managers on people management and leadership practices.
• Develop and enhance performance management, leadership development, talent assessment, and succession planning initiatives.
• Support organizational change and growth initiatives.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance concerns, conflicts, and corrective actions.
• Coach managers through employee performance and workplace issues.
• Promote consistent and fair application of company policies and practices.
• Partner with legal counsel and outside resources when appropriate.
• Provide strategic oversight of recruiting, onboarding, retention, development, and workforce planning.
• Partner with leadership to identify current and future talent needs.
• Support compensation and job structure initiatives.
• Oversee core HR operations, including payroll, benefits, HRIS, leaves, employee records, policies, and reporting.
• Evaluate and improve HR processes, systems, technology, and workflows.
• Develop scalable and consistent HR practices to support growth.
• Maintain compliance with California and federal employment requirements, as well as applicable requirements in other states.
• Identify potential HR and employment-related risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Build relationships with leaders and employees across multiple locations.
• Help ensure consistent HR practices, policies, and employee experiences across locations.
• Travel periodically to company locations as needed to support employees and leadership teams.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Business partnership

Spanish desired

Talent acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Job description

FORTIS Resource Partners is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the organization's people strategy across multiple locations in Southern California. This hands-on leadership role blends strategic HR partnership with oversight of core HR functions.

The ideal candidate is an HR generalist with strong business acumen, capable of coaching leaders, managing complex employee relations, and building scalable HR processes that support growth while maintaining compliance with