Job Description: Human Resources Director
Position Title: Human Resources Director
Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: The Villages, FL
Position Overview:
The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and direction for all HR functions, ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and organizational goals. This role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving workforce planning, organizational design, talent development, and culture-building strategies. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of HR experience, including proven success in strategic planning, employee relations for companies of 100+ employees, and hands-on leadership across all operational HR areas.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Planning:
- Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
- Advise senior leadership on organizational design, resource planning, and workforce forecasting.
- Drive initiatives to support long-term growth, culture development, and organizational effectiveness.
- Use HR metrics and data analytics to guide decision-making and identify areas of improvement.
Talent Management & Workforce Development:
- Lead talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent.
- Oversee performance management systems to promote accountability, development, and engagement.
- Identify skill gaps and create workforce development and succession planning programs.
- Support leadership development and training initiatives across all levels.
Employee Relations & Engagement:
- Build and maintain a positive, inclusive workplace culture that supports collaboration and high performance.
- Ensure consistent and fair handling of employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and investigations.
- Develop communication strategies to improve transparency and employee engagement.
HR Operations & Compliance:
- Oversee HR policies, procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Lead compensation and benefits administration, ensuring competitiveness and internal equity.
- Manage HR systems, reporting, and process optimization for greater efficiency.
- Ensure HR programs support health, safety, and organizational well-being.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Provide coaching to managers on people-related matters and organizational best practices.
- Foster strong working relationships across teams to improve alignment and business outcomes.
- Represent HR in strategic meetings and cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Human Resources experience, with leadership responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s is a plus).
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to build strategies that align HR with broader business objectives.
- Experience supporting senior leadership as an advisor and strategic partner.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
- HR certifications are a plus.
Preferred Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- Capable of balancing long-term goals with short-term problem-solving.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Eligibility for your kids to participate in The Villages Charter School system as an employee of our company-World Class Schools.
- 401K participation plan with up to 4% company contribution.
- Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off.
- Participation in Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance.
