Director of Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Human Resources | Shaker Heights, OH

$25–30M Growth-Oriented Company | Strategic & Hands-On HR Leadership | ~20% Travel

A growing, multi-entity organization is seeking a dynamic Director of Human Resources to lead enterprise-wide people strategy and HR operations across all platform companies. This is a highly visible leadership role partnering directly with executive leadership to scale the organization, strengthen culture, support acquisitions, and build best-in-class HR infrastructure.

This role is ideal for a hands-on HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and brings deep expertise across talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation, compliance, payroll, performance management, and organizational growth.

Key Areas of Impact

• Lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle across multiple business entities
• Drive full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, onboarding, and talent development
• Oversee payroll, HRIS, benefits administration, and HR operational excellence
• Build scalable performance management and leadership development programs
• Partner with executives on organizational design, culture, and change management
• Lead HR integration efforts tied to acquisitions and company growth initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal/state employment laws and HR best practices
• Develop competitive compensation and total rewards strategies

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Broad expertise across recruiting, employee relations, compensation, payroll, compliance, and HR operations
• Experience supporting organizational growth, transformation, or acquisitions
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategy and execution
• Bachelor’s degree required; SHRM-SCP/SPHR or advanced degree preferred

Preferred Backgrounds

Experience within life sciences, biotech, manufacturing, healthcare, or other regulated industries is highly attractive.

Location: Shaker Heights, OH
Travel: Approximately 20% (primarily domestic with occasional international travel)