Human Resources Director

Job Description

Director Human Resources

Location: Chicago, IL | Onsite

Lead HR. Build Teams. Drive Organizational Growth.

An expanding, multi-state dental organization is seeking an experienced Director Human Resources to lead its HR strategy and operations. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an HR professional who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution while supporting a growing, multi-location workforce.

Working closely with senior leadership and field management, you will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, retention, and HR initiatives while leading and developing the HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support business growth, staffing, and employee retention.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states.
• Manage benefits administration, FMLA, workers' compensation, PTO, and leave policies.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, training, and employee initiatives.
• Leverage ADP Workforce Now to manage HRIS functions, analyze workforce data, and track key metrics.
• Oversee corporate recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding
• Manage relationships with benefits providers and other HR partners.
• Personally support recruiting for key leadership and critical positions as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR management or leadership experience.
• Experience supporting a multi-location or multi-state organization.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and employee relations.
• Demonstrated experience leading talent acquisition and recruiting initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate an HR team.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.