We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead core people operations for a growing organization in Texas. This role oversees talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, payroll administration, and policy guidance while serving as a trusted leader across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong executive presence, communicates with confidence, and works independently to strengthen culture, engagement, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end human resources activities, including recruiting, new employee integration, employee relations support, and day-to-day HR administration.

• Manage weekly payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance for a multicultural workforce.

• Supervise and develop a small internal team, including payroll, HR support, and administrative staff, while setting clear priorities and performance expectations.

• Provide guidance on company policies, employment practices, and regulatory requirements to support consistent and compliant people management.

• Partner with leadership to build a positive workplace culture and introduce initiatives that improve employee engagement and retention.

• Oversee benefits-related processes and support employees with questions involving available programs and HR policies.

• Drive recruitment efforts from sourcing through offer stage, helping the organization attract strong talent across departments.

• Support HRIS and payroll system improvements, including implementation activities and process optimization when needed.

• 7+ years of progressive human resources experience, including broad ownership of recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR operations.

• Proven background in payroll administration, with the ability to manage weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.

• Demonstrated success leading HR functions independently and making sound decisions with minimal oversight.

• Strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively with executives, managers, and employees at all levels.

• Experience supervising team members and guiding the work of direct reports in an HR or administrative environment.

• Solid knowledge of employment policies, procedures, compliance standards, and HR best practices.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; higher education background is preferred.

• Experience with HRIS platforms and payroll systems; exposure to ADP, Foundation Software or HRIS implementation work is a plus.

2+ years of proven success in an HR Director position for a company larger than 400 employees.