Explore Director, HR jobs for experienced human resources leaders ready to shape workplace strategy and support business growth. These roles typically oversee key HR functions, advise executive teams, and lead programs that strengthen talent, culture, and organizational performance. Browse vetted professional opportunities on Ladders, including positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.
A Director of Human Resources develops and guides people strategies in alignment with an organization’s goals. Responsibilities may include workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, HR operations, leadership development, and compliance. Depending on the organization, the director may manage an HR team, oversee multiple locations, or partner directly with senior leaders.
Employers commonly seek substantial HR experience, people-management ability, and a record of building effective programs. Helpful strengths include strategic planning, communication, conflict resolution, employment-law knowledge, data-informed decision-making, and change management. A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field is often expected; some positions prefer a master’s degree or credentials such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
Compensation varies by industry, company size, location, and scope of responsibility. Many Director, HR opportunities offer salaries of $100,000 or more, particularly for leaders with broad business experience or specialized expertise. Review each listing for details about pay, benefits, and requirements.
Search Ladders for vetted professional HR leadership openings. Compare responsibilities and qualifications, then focus your search on Director, HR roles that match your experience, preferred industry, and career goals.
$125K - $150K *
Lead strategic HR and Health & Safety initiatives across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with operational goals. Collaborate with executives to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive ta...
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$174K - $223K *
Champion client success by leading strategy and growth initiatives for key accounts, ensuring alignment with client objectives while driving revenue and fostering collaboration across teams for sustai...
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$174K - $223K *
Empower growth in a strategic utility account. Drive commercial performance, foster executive relationships, and shape innovative strategies to unlock potential and exceed client expectations in a dyn...
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$174K - $223K *
Drive strategic growth and client success by leading high-value relationships in the electric utility sector. Shape strategies, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure performance while fostering de...
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$174K - $223K *
Take ownership of a high-impact client relationship, driving strategy, growth, and delivery in the power sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure client success while managing complex...
Reposted 1 week ago
$174K - $223K *
Grow strategic utility accounts by shaping ambitious growth strategies, deepening client relationships, and delivering integrated solutions in a high-impact leadership role to drive commercial success...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive impactful HR strategies and foster employee engagement while partnering with leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness at a manufacturing site. Inspire a culture of growth through talen...
4 weeks ago
Director, Training Development
$160K - $175K *
Unlock your potential as a leader in training development, overseeing curriculum design and delivery. Drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality training programs that align with operational...
2 weeks ago
Lead Project Manager, HCSE PMO
$100K - $120K *
Oversee and manage project teams in the Health Care System Engineering PMO, ensuring compliance with policies and successful execution of complex projects while fostering collaboration and effective c...
1 week ago
Associate Director - Technology Practice
$90K - $100K *
Champion excellence in executive search by leading market mapping, building strong candidate pipelines, and conducting first-round interviews in a collaborative team environment. Your contributions dr...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in shaping the IT Project Management Office, driving strategic initiatives and governance for IT projects. Collaborate across functions to enhance delivery predictability and align res...
2 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Drive strategic HR initiatives and lead a high-performing team to enhance employee engagement, culture, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance and supporting business growth across...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Unlock strategic financial leadership by guiding budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Collaborate with executives to translate business strategies into actionable financial plans, drivi...
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$150K - $180K *
Partner with us to lead financial strategy and analysis, driving performance management and decision support. Collaborate with executives to translate business goals into actionable financial plans an...
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$125K - $150K *
Empower financial excellence by leading strategic planning, forecasting, and performance management. Collaborate with executives to translate business strategies into actionable financial insights, dr...
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$135K - $160K *
Join us in providing strategic financial leadership to enhance planning, forecasting, and performance management. Collaborate with executives to translate business strategies into actionable financial...
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$100K - $120K *
Advance the People & Talent strategy by leading a dynamic team, ensuring data-driven HR support, and fostering agile operations across multiple sites while enhancing employee engagement and organizati...
1 week ago
Sr Human Resources Business Partner
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by providing strategic HR support across multiple plant locations. This role enhances leadership effectiveness, manages employee relations, and drives talent management initiatives wh...
Reposted 1 week ago
$223K - $260K *
Innovate with us to shape a thriving workplace culture and drive talent retention. As a strategic leader, you'll enhance employee experience, manage compliance, and build effective HR systems to suppo...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive financial excellence as a strategic partner, overseeing accounting functions and mentoring finance leaders. Collaborate with operations to achieve business goals while ensuring timely reporting...
4 days ago
Head of HR Technology Integrations & Platform Engineering (VP / Director)
$125K - $226K *
Join a team that's redefining HR technology integrations and platform engineering, leading modernization efforts across global Workday integrations and enhancing the HR data ecosystem to drive analyti...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $125K *
Empower organizational success by serving as a strategic HR partner. Manage employee relations, drive talent acquisition, and coach managers to foster a supportive work environment that enhances overa...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Service Delivery Director (Healthcare)
$125K - $150K *
Transform healthcare service delivery by leading teams to optimize client satisfaction, compliance, and operational efficiency in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment focused on best practices and c...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Sr. Manager, Human Resources Burrows
$95K - $115K *
Lead HR strategies across multiple manufacturing sites, driving engagement, talent management, and compliance. Mentor a team of HR professionals while partnering with site leaders to align initiatives...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in aligning HR strategies with business goals, driving performance and fostering a high-engagement culture. Collaborate with leaders to enhance workforce effectiveness and champion org...
1 week ago
What does a Director of HR do?
A Director of HR leads human resources strategy and operations, often overseeing areas such as recruiting, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, and organizational development. The role typically partners with executives to align people programs with business objectives.
What qualifications are needed for Director, HR jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often look for significant HR experience, leadership skills, business judgment, and knowledge of employment regulations. A bachelor’s degree is common, while some employers prefer a graduate degree or certifications such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
How much do Director, HR jobs pay?
Pay depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, and the position’s scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary and benefits details.
Where can I find Director, HR jobs?
You can search Ladders for vetted Director, HR and other senior human resources openings. Use job details to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation.