Strategic HR & Risk Director

Diverse Staffing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Diverse Staffing is seeking an experienced Human Resources & Risk Director to lead employee services, compliance, safety, workers' compensation, unemployment, and risk management across our multi-state staffing operation in Indianapolis.

This strategic role partners with senior leaders to protect the organization, enhance the employee experience, and drive regulatory readiness while supporting growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources, employee relations, risk management, safety, staffing, or workforce solutions.
• 5+ years of experience leading multiple teams or departments.
• Experience within staffing, recruiting, workforce solutions, or light industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, workers' compensation, unemployment, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute company-wide HR and employee services strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee onboarding, employee relations, engagement, retention, and offboarding programs.
• Provide guidance on workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and policy administration.
• Lead employee engagement and retention initiatives for internal staff and temporary associates.
• Oversee benefits administration, leave management, wellness initiatives, and employee development programs.
• Develop leadership training and management coaching programs.
• Utilize workforce analytics to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and operational performance.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk management initiatives across all staffing operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, OSHA, EEO, workers' compensation, unemployment, I-9 compliance, and background screening requirements.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies that reduce organizational liability and legal exposure.
• Direct compliance audits and corrective action initiatives.
• Maintain regulatory readiness and employment practices liability controls.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Safety programs

Employee relations

Staff development

Workforce solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Risk/Safety

Job description

Diverse Staffing is seeking an experienced Human Resources & Risk Director to lead employee services, compliance, safety, workers' compensation, unemployment, and risk management across our multi-state staffing operation in Indianapolis.

This strategic role partners with senior leaders to protect the organization, enhance the employee experience, and drive regulatory readiness while supporting growth and operational excellence.