Strategic HR Director: People, Growth & Compliance

Us Med- Equip; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

USME Services Center in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead all people functions as a strategic partner to the executive team and CFO. You will develop programs to attract, develop, and retain talent while ensuring legal compliance.

The role covers strategy, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance and development, employee relations, and HR operations. On-site/hybrid in Houston with exempt, full-time status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience including 3+ years in an HR leadership role.
• Generalist experience across recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations and compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment law.
• Experience managing and developing an HR team.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll and applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent judgment, discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an HR strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans.
• Advise the CFO and leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning and change management.
• Lead, coach and develop the HR team; set goals and manage the department budget.
• Report HR metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, engagement, labor cost) to leadership.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting, employer branding and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers on headcount plans and job requirements.
• Manage recruiting vendors, job boards and the applicant tracking system.
• Design and maintain salary structures, pay bands and incentive programs.
• Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment with brokers and carriers.
• Oversee payroll accuracy and partnership with Finance.
• Run the performance review cycle and goal-setting process.
• Build leadership development, training and succession plans.
• Support managers in coaching and performance improvement plans.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, complaints and disciplinary matters.
• Drive engagement surveys, recognition programs and retention initiatives.
• Champion an inclusive, respectful workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, OSHA).
• Maintain the employee handbook and HR policies.
• Manage HR records, I-9s, required filings and audits.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on legal matters and claims.
• Own the HRIS and related technology; improve processes through automation.
• Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality and secure records management.
• Develop HR processes, policies and procedures according to best business practices.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Compliance knowledge

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business

Master’s degree in HR/Organizational Development

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

USME Services Center in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead all people functions as a strategic partner to the executive team and CFO. You will develop programs to attract, develop, and retain talent while ensuring legal compliance.

The role covers strategy, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance and development, employee relations, and HR operations. On-site/hybrid in Houston with exempt, full-time status.