Benefits:
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
About the job
Our client, whom we will refer to as Confidential Company, is searching for a dynamic and experienced professional to join their company in the role of Human Resources Director. This role blends traditional HR functions with a strong focus on employee engagement and development. The Human Resources Director plays a pivotal role in providing HR leadership and creating and implementing HR policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives that enhance the employee experience. This position is foundational ensuring a people-first culture. The Director will primarily be responsible for the HR function, change management, serving as a resource for employees, and acting as an advocate for a supportive and engaging workplace.
About the company
Confidential Company is a well-established accounting firm in Dallas, TX, providing a wide range of tax, accounting, and financial consulting services.
With over 25 years of service, Confidential Company specializes in serving family office groups, high net-worth individuals, pass-thru entities, and corporate enterprises, including public companies.
The Company’s founders laid the groundwork for a singular office rooted in small-firm values and large-firm technical knowledge. The carefully selected members of the team each adds in-depth understanding of a specialized field, varied areas of expertise, have a desire to serve with excellence.
Essential functions
Develop and execute HR strategies and initiatives to support the overall organization plan; translate priorities into effective HR strategies, plans, and actions.
Create and lead strategy, solutions, and execution of culture initiatives; act as leader and key culture driver across the organization.
Advocate for a people-first company culture, ensuring that employee needs and concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and retention processes to ensure a seamless and positive experience for all employees.
Develop and oversee workforce planning activities, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and career pathing; effectively lead and support all levels of management in such activities and review candidate resumes and applications.
Create and manage employee-focused strategic initiatives, such as development programs and recognition programs.
Lead change management efforts to support organizational growth and transformation.
Monitor and analyze HR metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Facilitate training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
Ensure fair pay practices and internal pay equity.
Develop and implement risk mitigation plans in HR and other areas as needed.
Maintain HRIS and related systems and outsourced HR provider services, ensuring synchronization of HR processes, procedures, and policies with applicable systems; provide training tools and resources for effective system utilization when needed.
Ensure correct benefits administration, payroll processing, timekeeping, etc.; act as a liaison between staff and outsourced HR providers, managing vendor and employee relations, answering questions and providing resources as needed.
Reinforce and promote diversity in the workplace, timely address and investigate claims of harassment and discrimination, and provide appropriate recommendations.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
Provide leadership, information, best practices, and guidance to all levels of management and staff on Human Resources issues and trends; ensure effectiveness of all HR functions, services, processes, reporting, and record-keeping.
Maintain and build positive relationships with all levels of management; support employee development through coaching, counseling, and targeted trainings.
Act as the primary HR point of contact and provide HR support for all employees, serving employees with excellence in a manner aligned with organization values and purpose.
Build HR department team and supervise HR staff
Other duties as assigned
Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the systems utilized by the organization, such as HRIS and talent management software.
Basic math skills and strong budgeting skills required.
Proficiency in understanding, speaking, and writing in English.
Education and Experience required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, including experience in a leadership role is required
Prior experience in in the CPA firm industry preferred
Experience with a focus in employee engagement, development, and change management preferred
Work environment and physical demands
The Human Resources Director will primarily work within a climate-controlled office environment, requiring frequent sitting and the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The role involves occasional standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms, and necessitates manual dexterity for handling office equipment. The position also requires the ability to lift and carry items up to 10 pounds occasionally, and specific vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision. Effective communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential, with up to 10% travel required for meetings, training, and other business-related activities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Confidential Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The company promotes and supports a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. We value and celebrate Diversity and Inclusivity (D&I) at our workplace.