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Director, Human Resources

Detroit, MI · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

The Director, Human Resources is responsible for further developing, aligning and executing human resources strategies in support of our mission of building passionate, high-performing teams that ...

Director, Human Resources

San Diego, CA · On-site

$160K - $175K/yr

Director, Human Resources This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, dynamic and innovative technology company. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, we ...

Director, Human Resources

Chicago, IL · On-site

$170 - $208/hr

Director, Human Resources with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX)BASIC REQUIREMENTS:MUST RESIDE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF OUR CHICAGO HQ OFFICE FOR A HYBRID (MINIMUM 2 DAYS/WEEK) ENVIRONMENT.CANDIDATES ...

Director, Human Resources Location : South Deerfield, MA Company : Pelican Who We Are: At Pelican, we engineer products that stand up to the world's toughest conditions--because the people who rely ...

Director, Human Resources with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) BASIC REQUIREMENTS: MUST RESIDE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF OUR CHICAGO HQ OFFICE FOR A HYBRID (MINIMUM 2 DAYS/WEEK) ENVIRONMENT.

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How much do director human resources jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for director human resources in the United States is $116,601.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a human resources director do?

The Human Resources Director is a senior-level position that provides supervision and policy guidance for an organization’s human resources department. A Human Resources Director is often responsible for hiring and training new human resources staff. He or she also supports the recruitment, hiring, and training of employees in other departments as needed. In the role, you advise on labor laws and policies for other department heads and helps field employee complaints. You are also accountable for researching best practices in employee compensation and pay. Based on legal changes and industry trends, Human Resources Directors create hiring packages and adjustments for employees. These individuals may sometimes assist with the company budget and weigh in on leadership decisions for the whole organization.

What does a director of human resources do?

A Director of Human Resources oversees the HR department and develops policies to manage employee relations, recruitment, benefits, and compliance with labor laws. They play a strategic role in shaping company culture, managing talent, and ensuring the organization attracts and retains top talent. This role also involves advising senior leadership on human capital strategies and ensuring HR practices align with overall business goals. Additionally, the Director of HR is responsible for handling complex employee issues and promoting a positive work environment.

What are the main challenges a director of human resources typically faces when managing organizational change?

A Director of Human Resources often encounters challenges such as navigating employee resistance, ensuring clear communication, and maintaining engagement during periods of change like mergers, restructurings, or shifts in company culture. Successfully leading these initiatives requires balancing organizational objectives with employee well-being, developing effective communication plans, and collaborating closely with senior leadership and department heads. Proactive involvement in strategic planning and fostering a culture of transparency can help mitigate disruptions and facilitate smoother transitions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of human resources, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Human Resources, you need extensive knowledge of HR laws, strategic planning, and talent management, usually backed by a bachelor's or master's degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and certifications like SHRM-SCP or SPHR are highly beneficial. Leadership, conflict resolution, and strong interpersonal communication are crucial soft skills in this position. These capabilities are vital for aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

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Infographic showing various Director Human Resources job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,601 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Purpose:
Are you a strategic HR leader who excels at navigating complex employee relations matters and developing talent strategies that drive business results? We are seeking an experienced HR Director to partner with executive leadership, leverage workforce insights to solve business challenges, support organizational effectiveness, and lead change initiatives that enhance employee and organizational performance.

Under general direction the HR Director will provide HR leadership and functional guidance to a designated customer base. The HR Director will execute employee relations and/or recruitment initiatives that enable achievement of goals and objectives. This person will have global HR oversight of their assigned business unit(s).

In this role, you will build strong partnerships across the organization, lead HR operations and talent initiatives, champion employee engagement and inclusion, and coach leaders through organizational change. As a trusted advisor and change agent, you will translate business priorities into practical people solutions that drive performance, continuous improvement, and a positive employee experience.
Responsibilities:

  • Utilize HR and business analytics to drive data-based solutions. Supervise the complex qualitative and quantitative analyses of financial and workforce data. Create, gather, analyze, scrub, and share human resource and business indicators to identify areas of concern or improvement. Analyze trends over differing data sets and over differing points in time. Make recommendations to address deficiencies and better support the business and HR. Report outcomes to all applicable stakeholders and customers and share best practices.
  • Continuously hone skills and upgrade business acumen, to stay abreast of industry trends. Demonstrate capabilities and professional knowledge, and the ability to assimilate new knowledge.
  • Effectively communicate expectations with business, operational, and HR partners while promoting a One Team collaborative atmosphere in which all functions of HR work together as one team.
  • Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
  • Take a proactive approach to anticipate and solve issues. Engage leaders on change management and by giving them the tools to communicate efficiently and effectively with their staff to achieve buy in.
  • Lead and manager local and/or organization wide committees that focus on projects that move the organization forward and toward meeting organization goals. Prepare reports on the end product and results, the benefits of the output, and how to put it into action.
  • Assist senior leaders with improving the performance of the organization. This includes, but is not limited to, recommendation of coaching, mentoring, and training for leaders to assist them in improving their ability to manage and lead the organization, and in developing their staff.
  • Oversee operations of the HR department (employee relations or recruitment, or both). Ensure that all day-to-day tasks are being handled in an appropriate and efficient manner. Drive staff to be proactive and solution based and motivate them to look for both short- and long-term solutions.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with senior business and human resource partners to assess business and human resources needs and develop, lead, and institute tactical plans to address challenges in both the short and long term, within UPMC and within the broader health care environment.
  • Drive and champion inclusion efforts and cultural improvement initiatives within the customer base. Recognize areas of need and devise strategies and plans to lead changes in these areas. Recognize, lead, and create employee engagement initiatives to assist in allowing all employees to have a positive employee experience at their workplace.
  • Establish and foster a professional climate, dedicated to supporting the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization by providing a value-added service and while providing world class service delivery.
  • Be a change agent. Utilize solution-based thinking that leads to projects and committee formation to implement these ideas. Chair, manage, and lead these projects to support organization-wide business and HR transformation initiatives. Contribute to the development of these strategies to support implementation of these initiatives. Offer participation to a wide array of talent within the organization and achieve buy-in on participation, goals, and conclusions, and implementation from all applicable stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Management or a closely related field and at least 7 years of human resources experience with five years experience in specialty area (such as ER, Recruitment, etc.) and four years of prior progressive leadership experience required.
  • Master's degree is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft office with Oracle experience preferred.
  • This position requires an experienced HR professional and with demonstrated ability to execute HR and talent programs and processes to support the business.
  • Ability to lead HR and talent initiatives across a complex organization.
  • Excellent consulting skills, deep human resource knowledge/expertise, client management skills, conflict management skills, business acumen, learning agility, independent judgment, and high work ethic.
  • It also requires proven success at developing strong trusting relationships in order to influence others, gain their support and achieve results and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • PHR, SPHR certification, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certification or UPMC HCI Strategic HR Business Partner Certification required within the first 12 months of hire for external candidates.
  • Internal applicants within UPMC HR are required to have the certification requirements in place to be considered for promotional opportunities.
  • HCI Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) OR Professional, Human Resources (PHR) OR Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) OR Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) OR Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
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