Head of Human Resources

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a stable, family-owned business that has been operating since 1979 and under current ownership for the past 25 years. With ~85 employees and consistent growth to ~$35M in revenue, the organization is known for strong employee retention and a people-first culture driven by hands-on leadership.

Position Overview

This is a high-impact, hands-on HR role with a strong emphasis on full-cycle recruiting while also supporting broader HR generalist functions. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, including direct support to an executive. This person will be expected to operate with a high level of independence and accountability.

The ideal candidate is a decision-maker and leader who thrives in an autonomous environment, can shift between strategy and execution, and is comfortable balancing recruiting and employee relations long-term.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus)

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across the organization, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management

• Partner with leadership to define hiring needs and drive efficient decision-making

• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for critical roles

• Own recruitment strategy and continuously improve hiring processes

HR Generalist & Employee Relations

• Serve as the go-to HR resource for employees and managers across the business

• Handle employee inquiries related to benefits, leave of absence, disability, and general HR policies

• Partner with managers to address employee relations issues and performance concerns

• Develop and implement Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) as needed

• Support retention initiatives and maintain a positive, engaged workforce

HR Operations & Leadership Support

• Provide day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle

• Collaborate closely with leadership to guide HR strategy and decision-making

• Ensure HR practices are compliant and aligned with company culture

• Balance strategic initiatives with hands-on execution ("willing to get in the weeds")

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Skills and Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in HR with a strong emphasis on recruiting

• Prior experience in a small-to-mid-sized company environment preferred

• Proven ability to work independently without heavy oversight

• Strong decision-making skills and confidence in guiding leadership

• Experience in employee relations, including disciplinary processes and PIPs

• Comfortable operating in a blended role (recruiting + HR generalist long-term)

• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust across all levels

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A self-starter who does not require hand-holding

• Equally comfortable owning strategy and executing day-to-day HR tasks

• Thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment

• Values long-term stability and wants to build a career in both recruiting and HR