Job Title:
Human Resources Director
Location:
Remote (LATAM Preferred)
Salary Range:
Up to $5,000 USD/month
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
Human Resources Director responsible for owning HR strategy, employee relations, compliance, leave administration, performance management, and HR operations across a multi-state remote workforce. This role serves as the senior HR leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving people strategy, employment compliance, and organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
HR Leadership & Strategy
• Own the Human Resources function across a multi-state workforce.
• Advise executive leadership on workforce planning, compensation strategy, organizational development, and employee engagement.
• Build scalable HR processes, policies, and systems that support business growth.
• Identify organizational risks and recommend people-focused solutions.
Employment Law & Compliance
• Own compliance across multiple U.S. jurisdictions and future expansion markets.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state employment regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, ADEA, PWFA, and related employment laws.
• Maintain audit-ready HR records and compliance documentation.
• Partner with outside legal counsel on complex employment matters and risk management.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
• Lead employee relations initiatives, investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Manage performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Guide managers on employee performance, coaching, and workplace issues.
• Identify retention risks and recommend proactive solutions.
Employee Lifecycle Management
• Own the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, career development, and offboarding.
• Develop and maintain employment agreements, offer letters, employee communications, and HR documentation.
• Lead separation processes and ensure proper documentation and compliance.
• Maintain consistency across all employee-related policies and procedures.
Leave Administration
• Oversee leave administration programs, including FMLA and state-specific leave requirements.
• Ensure leave requests are managed accurately and compliantly.
• Coordinate with leadership and legal counsel on complex leave cases.
Policy Development & HR Operations
• Build, implement, and maintain employee handbooks, policies, and HR frameworks.
• Develop policies related to PTO, remote work, employee conduct, anti-harassment, and compliance.
• Improve HR processes, documentation standards, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure HR systems and records remain accurate and organized.
Payroll Oversight
• Oversee payroll compliance and pay practice administration.
• Review payroll-related concerns and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compensation practices align with employment agreements and company policies.
Qualifications
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience supporting U.S.-based organizations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, ADEA, and related regulations.
• Experience managing employee relations, investigations, performance management, and separations.
• Experience building HR policies, handbooks, and compliance programs from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of multi-state employment compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives without constant oversight.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential matters.
Nice to Have
• Experience supporting healthcare, behavioral health, or clinical organizations.
• Experience managing HR operations for remote or distributed workforces.
• Experience supporting organizations with 100+ employees.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Experience with Rippling, BambooHR, Gusto, or similar HRIS platforms.
• Experience partnering with employment counsel on HR compliance matters.
What Success Looks Like
• HR policies, compliance programs, and employee processes are fully established and scalable.
• Employment risks are proactively identified and mitigated.
• Employee relations matters are handled professionally and consistently.
• Leadership receives strategic HR guidance that supports business growth.
• HR operations function efficiently with strong compliance and documentation standards.