Strategic HR Director: People, Performance & Growth

Rosebud Communications Inc; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

South Western Communications seeks an accomplished Human Resources Director to lead HR strategy and operations across all locations. You will partner with the President/CEO and executives to shape workforce planning, compensation, benefits, and policy programs that support growth and culture.

The role oversees recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, and HR analytics while promoting a positive, professional workplace and driving continuous improvements within

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field required.
• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant HR management or leadership responsibility. Experience supporting multiple locations or business units is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership and executive presence.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR practices and employment law.
• Excellent judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong team member relations and investigation skills.
• Experience with compensation, benefits, recruiting, performance management, and talent development.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use HR data to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the Company’s business objectives and organizational goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the President, executive leadership, and managers on workforce and organizational matters.
• Lead and develop the Human Resources team and establish clear roles, responsibilities, service standards, and priorities.
• Provide HR leadership and support across all Company locations to promote consistent policies and practices.
• Oversee recruiting, interviewing, selection, onboarding, promotions, transfers, and workforce planning.
• Develop strategies to attract, retain, engage, and develop high-performing team members.
• Provide guidance to managers regarding team member relations, performance concerns, counseling, disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations.
• Conduct or oversee workplace investigations and ensure concerns are addressed promptly, objectively, and appropriately.
• Oversee the Company’s performance management process and coach managers on effective feedback, goal setting, accountability, and development.
• Develop and maintain competitive compensation programs, job descriptions, salary structures, incentive programs, and other compensation practices.
• Oversee team member benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and other Company-sponsored benefits.
• Partner with parent company to evaluate benefit costs, plan design and utilization.
• Develop and administer training, career development, succession planning, and tuition or certification programs.
• Lead team member engagement initiatives, including surveys, analysis of results, action planning, and follow-up.
• Develop, review, communicate, and consistently administer Company policies and the Team Member Handbook.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and recommend changes necessary to maintain compliance.
• Oversee required employment records, reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide oversight of HRIS, payroll-related HR processes, personnel records, and HR data integrity.
• Develop and monitor HR metrics, dashboards, and key performance indicators, including turnover, retention, recruiting, engagement, training, compensation, and benefit trends.
• Prepare and manage the annual Human Resources budget.
• Identify opportunities to simplify HR processes, improve service to managers and team members, and increase operational efficiency.
• Promote effective communication, collaboration, accountability, and consistent leadership practices throughout the organization.
• Perform other duties and strategic HR initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

HR policies

Employment law

Communication

HRIS

Payroll

Talent development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Western Communications seeks an accomplished Human Resources Director to lead HR strategy and operations across all locations. You will partner with the President/CEO and executives to shape workforce planning, compensation, benefits, and policy programs that support growth and culture.

The role oversees recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, and HR analytics while promoting a positive, professional workplace and driving continuous improvements within