[Hiring] HR Director @Dungarvin

Role Description

As the Human Resources Director, you will lead HR strategy across Texas and Louisiana, with potential expansion into additional states, while developing a team of HR Business Partners. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, aligning people strategies with business goals in a complex, multi-state environment shaped by growth and acquisitions.

This hands-on role focuses on guiding HRBPs through employee relations, risk management, and operational challenges. Success comes from building trust, driving alignment, and leading thoughtful, long-term change in a region that requires consistency and stability.

What You'll Do

• Employee Relations & Risk Management: Guide HRBPs through complex employee relations, investigations, and compliance matters while ensuring consistent, fair practices.
• Retention & Workforce Insights: Analyze turnover and workforce trends to identify risks and implement strategies that improve retention and stability.
• Operations Partnership: Collaborate with Regional and State leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals, support workforce planning, and influence decision-making.
• Transformation & Standardization: Lead HR integration efforts, standardize processes, and drive adoption of consistent practices across multiple states.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR Leadership Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR experience in multi-site or complex environments, including strategic planning, talent acquisition, workforce planning, change management, organizational development, and workers’ compensation.
• Leadership: Proven leader with 2+ years of experience managing HRBPs or equivalent roles, with proven performance management, coaching, and leadership influence.
• HR Knowledge & Compliance: Strong knowledge of employment law and multi-state compliance, employee relations, performance management, D&I, succession planning, and organizational change.
• Microsoft 365 & Power BI: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint), the ability to analyze data and create clear, actionable presentations.
• Business & Financial Acumen with Data-Driven Insights: Ability to connect HR strategy to operational and financial outcomes, including budgeting, P&L oversight, and workforce planning; while leveraging HR and financial data to generate reports, identify trends, and support strategic, data-informed decisions across the region.
• NICE TO HAVE:
• HR Technology Expertise: Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, UltiPro (Ultimate Software), or similar systems, along with familiarity with ATS and LMS platforms (e.g., Relias, Cornerstone).
• Industry Experience: Background in healthcare, human services, or other regulated, multi-state environments preferred.
• Mergers & Organizational Integration Experience: Experience supporting HR activities during mergers, acquisitions, or organizational changes, including aligning policies, processes, and workforce structures to support smooth transitions.
• Professional Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Additional credentials: In Coaching, Mediation, or Project Management (PMP, CAPM).

Requirements

• Frequent travel required. Expect heavy travel during the first 3–6 months (multiple trips per month with overnights) to build relationships and stabilize operations, followed by approximately 25–50% ongoing travel across Texas and Louisiana, with potential expansion to Kentucky or Oklahoma.
• Typically, 8 AM – 5 PM CST, with flexibility as needed to meet deadlines or support initiatives across assigned Region.

Benefits

• Compensation: $95,500 Annually Fixed Rate. Plus bonus potential.
• Retirement Plan: 401 K plan with employer match after one year of service.
• Time Away: PTO that increases with tenure, PTO donation options, and paid sick leave.
• Company-Provided Hardware and Cellphone Stipend: All necessary equipment will be provided, along with a monthly stipend for cell phone expenses.
• Insurance & Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, pet insurance, supplemental insurance options, and flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA and HSA). Plus, 100% company-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee Perks: National Brand Discounts, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Job Mobility: Dungarvin’s multi-state footprint allows internal job mobility nationwide.
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.50 cents per mile.