Director, HR Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of HR Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Director, HR Salary and Career Outlook

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.

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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.

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$71K - $133K *

Accelerate organizational effectiveness by engaging with clients, assessing HR needs, and implementing tailored strategies. Collaborate across teams to drive alignment with business goals and provide...

Louisville, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading clinical services that enhance lives. Oversee operations, support staff development, and implement trauma-informed care to drive positive outcomes for individuals with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $240K *

Lead the charge in transforming global procurement and payment processes through innovative AI solutions, enhancing supplier experiences and operational efficiency while collaborating with finance and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $181K *

Join a team that's redefining HR leadership by aligning people strategies with business goals, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving organizational effectiveness through strategic guidance...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a mission-driven team as a Clinical Director, leading clinical services and fostering a culture of trauma-informed care while enhancing staff development and program effectiveness for individuals...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $240K *

Lead transformative initiatives in P2P processes, enhancing vendor onboarding and accounts payable. Collaborate with finance teams to drive automation and AI integration, ensuring compliance and impro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $240K *

Join us to lead transformative P2P product strategies, enhancing procurement and payment processes globally. Collaborate with finance teams and vendors to drive AI integration, ensuring compliance and...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Oversee master data management across HR technology platforms, ensuring data integrity and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce data processes and drive effective d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$220K - $242K *

Transform talent acquisition strategies in a dynamic biotech environment. Lead recruitment initiatives, build talent pipelines, and partner with HR to attract top-tier candidates while enhancing the e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic HR team, overseeing global compliance, immigration, and operational processes while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment and data integrity across the o...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $156K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence and community engagement, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while fostering a vibrant culture for residents and staff alike in a senior l...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K *

Drive operational excellence and community engagement as you lead strategic initiatives, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while fostering a vibrant culture for residents and staf...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K *

Transform community living by providing strategic leadership and operational excellence, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while fostering a vibrant culture for residents and staf...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $155K *

Shape the future of senior living by providing strategic leadership, fostering community engagement, and ensuring operational excellence. Drive financial performance while creating a compassionate env...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Inspire community engagement by providing strategic leadership, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a resident-centered culture in a vibrant senior living environment, enhancing quality of...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$200K - $240K *

Provide executive-level technical leadership for a WealthTech platform, shaping engineering vision and strategy. Lead high-performing teams, drive platform modernization, and ensure compliance while c...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead client relationships and drive strategic initiatives in healthcare advertising. Oversee project execution, ensure compliance, and collaborate with teams to elevate client...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$232K - $273K *

Lead the charge in developing corporate strategy, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving growth initiatives to empower healthier lifestyles through innovative products and services...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of HR by driving content strategy and impactful research. Lead educational programming and engage with talent professionals to navigate trends and challenges, enhancing organizational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform project management across the organization by establishing standardized methodologies, overseeing project execution, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Lead cross-departmental coll...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic team in transforming commercial technology for pharma and biotech clients. Drive strategic initiatives, manage client relationships, and ensure seamless execution of high-impact omnicha...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading global HR technology and operations. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize shared services, and enhance employee experiences through innovative HR solutions. Shape a hig...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Deliver strategic leadership in global HR operations and technology, optimizing systems and processes to enhance talent acquisition and employee experience while ensuring compliance and operational ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Lead the development and execution of global HR technology and people operations strategies, optimizing shared services and enhancing employee experience through innovative HR solutions and data-drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize employee experience by leading HR functions, enhancing talent acquisition, and ensuring compliance. Drive a supportive workplace culture while managing benefits and employee relations to fost...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of HR do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    You can search Ladders for vetted Director, HR and other senior human resources openings. Use job details to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation.