HR Director

Updated Hiring Profile
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Human Resources Management, including direct experience supporting US-based companies and employees.
- Strong working knowledge of US employment legislation, including federal and state-specific requirements.
- Hands-on experience managing the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, terminations, documentation, and employee relations.
- Understanding of wage and hour requirements, overtime, employee classification, leave policies, anti-discrimination laws, and workplace compliance.
- Experience coordinating payroll, benefits administration, final pay, and employee records in accordance with applicable US requirements.
- Experience conducting exit interviews, managing sensitive employee matters, and maintaining confidential HR documentation.
- Experience coaching managers on performance management, feedback conversations, and employee development.
- Ability to establish HR policies, standard operating procedures, and compliant processes for a growing company.
- Strong understanding of when to manage an HR matter internally and when to escalate it to employment counsel.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience supporting remote and multi-state US workforces.
- Experience in e-commerce, retail, beauty, or consumer brands.
- Familiarity with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and applicable state employment laws.
- Experience with HRIS platforms, payroll providers, and benefits administration systems.
- Experience managing HR compliance audits and collaborating with external employment attorneys.
Deal-Breakers / Exclusions
- Recruitment-only candidates without hands-on HR experience.
- Candidates whose HR experience is exclusively outside the US.
- Candidates with only theoretical knowledge of US employment law and no practical application.
- Candidates unable to manage employee relations, terminations, or sensitive HR matters.
- Candidates who have never supported US employees or advised managers on US HR processes.
Required Tools / Tech Stack
- HRIS and employee records management systems.
- US payroll and benefits administration platforms.
- ATS and performance management tools.
- Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
- Experience with platforms such as Rippling, Gusto, BambooHR, or ADP is beneficial.
Seniority Level

Mid-Senior to Senior level — a hands-on HR professional capable of independently owning day-to-day HR operations for a US company, advising managers, and coordinating with legal counsel when necessary.

Skills

5+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Human Resources Management including direct experience supporting US-based companies and employees, with strong working knowledge of US employment legislation, hands-on experience managing the employee lifecycle, understanding of wage and hour requirements and workplace compliance, and experience coordinating payroll, benefits administration, and conducting exit interviews.

Experience supporting remote and multi-state US workforces, experience in e-commerce, retail, beauty, or consumer brands, and familiarity with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and applicable state employment laws.

HRIS and employee records management systems, US payroll and benefits administration platforms, ATS and performance management tools, and Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.