Senior Director of Human Resources

ACRT$120K — $150K *
Stow, OH 44224In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience in a multi-location organization.
  • Proven track record partnering with executive leadership on HR initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of employment laws (federal, state, and local).
  • Preferred Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Certifications such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR are advantageous.
  • Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute enterprise HR strategies in alignment with company goals.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
  • Lead initiatives in organizational development and succession planning.
  • Work with IT to optimize and modernize HR processes and systems.
  • Establish HR performance metrics and KPIs to guide decision-making.
  • Oversee talent acquisition strategies and onboarding processes.
  • Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling.
  • Periodic travel (approximately 15%) for collaboration and meetings.
  • Engagement in a collaborative, fast-paced workplace culture.
  • Opportunities to lead and make impactful changes in HR operations.
  • Access to professional development and leadership programs.
Full Job Description
Full time Regular

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Human Resources is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the organization's Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Employee Engagement functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this role partners with executive leadership and business unit leaders to develop and execute people strategies that attract, develop, engage, and retain a high-performing workforce while fostering a positive, inclusive, and accountable culture. The Senior Director leads initiatives focused on organizational development, succession planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, HRIS optimization, and compliance with applicable employment laws, ensuring HR programs and practices align with the organization's strategic objectives and support long-term business success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning
  • Develop and execute enterprise HR strategies aligned with ACRT Services' strategic objectives.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, executive leadership, and business unit leaders.
  • Lead organizational development, succession planning, workforce planning, and culture initiatives.
  • Partner with IT/IS to optimize HRIS and modernize HR processes.
  • Establish and monitor HR metrics and KPIs.


Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
  • Provide strategic oversight of talent acquisition and onboarding.
  • Partner with leaders to identify workforce needs and talent gaps.
  • Develop recruiting strategies supporting organizational growth.


Learning & Organizational Development
  • Lead Learning & Development strategy and leadership development programs.
  • Support performance management and career development initiatives.
  • Ensure training aligns with business and customer needs.


Employee Engagement & Employee Relations
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture.
  • Lead employee engagement and retention initiatives.
  • Coach leaders on employee relations and conduct workplace investigations.


HR Operations & Compliance
  • Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.
  • Utilize HR analytics and prepare executive HR reporting.


Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and direction for the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Employee Engagement teams.
  • Hire, coach, develop, evaluate, and manage team performance while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.


Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in a multi-location organization.
  • Experience partnering with executive leadership and leading organizational development, talent acquisition, employee relations, and HRIS initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
  • Workday experience.


Desired Skills:
  • Strategic HR leadership and business acumen.
  • Executive presence and influencing skills.
  • Organizational development and succession planning expertise.
  • Leadership development and change management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • HR technology and analytics proficiency.
  • Integrity, discretion, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset.


Work Environment:
  • Hybrid office environment with periodic travel (approximately 15%).
  • Collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting a geographically dispersed workforce.
  • Works closely with executive leadership, business unit leaders, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Information Technology.
  • Balances strategic planning with operational execution across multiple priorities.


Company: ACRT, Inc.

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