Director of Human Resources

Job Purpose:
The HR Director at SOUTHWEST SIGN GROUP INC is tasked with acting as a strategic partner to executive leadership. The purpose of this role is to align human capital strategies with the overarching business goals, thereby driving organizational growth and fostering a high-performance culture. The HR Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the workforce and ensuring the company remains competitive and compliant within a demanding, labor-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure the company has the right talent in place to meet current and future business needs.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA and labor laws, maintaining a safe and lawful working environment.
- Oversee performance management processes, ensuring they are effective in motivating and retaining high-performing employees.
- Develop and implement competitive compensation structures to attract and retain talent.
- Drive strategic talent acquisition and retention efforts, ensuring the company has a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on human capital strategies and organizational development.
- Foster a high-performance culture that aligns with the company's values and business objectives.
- Manage employee relations, ensuring a positive and inclusive workplace environment.
- Oversee onboarding processes to ensure new employees are effectively integrated into the company.
- Utilize scheduling skills to optimize workforce deployment and productivity.
- Maintain knowledge of workers’ compensation processes and ensure they are effectively managed.
- Lead HR projects and initiatives, utilizing project management skills to ensure successful implementation.
- Oversee the use and management of HRIS to ensure effective data management and reporting.

Qualifications

Required Education:
- At least a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or organizational leadership.

Required Experience:
- Extensive experience in workforce planning and strategic talent acquisition.
- Proven track record in regulatory compliance, particularly with OSHA and labor laws.
- Demonstrated experience in performance management and developing competitive compensation structures.
- Experience in a demanding, labor-intensive environment is highly preferred.
- Previous leadership experience in aligning human capital strategies with business goals and driving organizational growth.

Required Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
- Strong employee relations skills to foster a positive work environment and resolve conflicts.
- Proficiency in onboarding and scheduling to ensure smooth integration of new hires and efficient workforce management.
- In-depth knowledge of workers’ compensation and related regulations.
- Excellent project management skills to oversee HR initiatives and ensure timely delivery.
- Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS) for managing employee data and streamlining HR processes.