Human Resources Assistant Director

Our client is seeking an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Assistant Director to help lead and execute the organization's HR strategy while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day human resources operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution across the entire employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and employee engagement. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to leadership while helping foster a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from job posting through offer acceptance.
• Develop and maintain effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews, coordinate hiring manager interviews, and facilitate hiring decisions.
• Manage applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Ensure all employment documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Create programs that support employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
• Organize employee recognition initiatives, team-building activities, and company events.
• Coordinate group lunches, employee appreciation events, and wellness activities.

Benefits & HR Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Serve as a resource for employee benefits questions and concerns.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity.
• Assist with compensation, leave administration, and policy interpretation.

Employee Relations

• Foster positive employee relations across the organization.
• Assist managers and employees in resolving workplace concerns.
• Conduct investigations as needed and document findings appropriately.
• Support performance management and employee development initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates.
• Assist with audits and reporting requirements.
• Monitor employment law changes and recommend policy updates as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Professional HR certification required:
• • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, and/or
  • PHR or SPHR
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting and onboarding.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also have experience in one or more of the following environments:

• Nonprofit organizations
• Manufacturing operations
• Multi-location organizations
• Growing or evolving organizations

Key Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Employee Engagement
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations
• Compliance Management
• Benefits Administration
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality and Professional Judgment

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