The Role
Leads the organization’s HR strategy and team while overseeing recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, payroll, performance management, employee relations, compliance, HR systems, and talent development. Advises executives on workforce planning, organizational design, culture, and change management. Ensures employment-law compliance, manages policies and records, supports audits and legal matters, and reports people metrics to leadership.
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HR Director – Job DescriptionPosition overview
Position summary
Field
Detail
Job title
Director of Human Resources
Department
Human Resources
Reports to
Chief Financial Officer
Location
Houston, Texas — on-site / hybrid
FLSA status
Exempt, full-time
Position summary
The HR Director leads all people functions and serves as a strategic partner to the executive team. The role builds the programs that attract, develop and keep talent while keeping the company compliant with employment law.
This is a hands-on leadership role. The Director sets HR strategy, manages a team, and still works directly on employee relations, policy and key hires.
Key responsibilitiesStrategy and leadership- 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
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a 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
- Master’s degree in HR, Business or Organizational Development
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
- Experience in a multi-state or multi-site organization
- Background in a regulated or growth-stage industry (e.g., healthcare, medical equipment, manufacturing)
- Experience leading an HRIS implementation or M&A integration
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Clear, credible communication at every level
- Conflict resolution and sound decision-making
- Data-driven approach to people decisions
- Coaching and team leadership
- Integrity and confidentiality
QualificationsRequired qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a 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
- Master’s degree in HR, Business or Organizational Development
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
- Experience in a multi-state or multi-site organization
- Background in a regulated or growth-stage industry (e.g., healthcare, medical equipment, manufacturing)
- Experience leading an HRIS implementation or M&A integration
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a 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
- Master's degree in HR, Business, or Organizational Development
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
- Experience in a multi-state or multi-site organization
- Background in a regulated or growth-stage industry
- Experience leading an HRIS implementation or M&A integration
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The Company
What We Do
US Med-Equip partners with top hospitals to provide the highest quality medical equipment rentals, equipment sales, biomedical, and asset management services.
