Director, HR

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Deliver strategic HR leadership across operations in multiple states, ensuring alignment of people initiatives with business objectives.

• Oversee, mentor, and develop HR Business Partners for the designated regions.

• Provide guidance and coaching to Operations leaders on performance management, leadership development, and organizational efficiency.

• Spearhead succession planning for General Manager and District Operations positions.

• Administer the regional HR budget and assess the return on investment for HR initiatives.

• Execute strategies aimed at enhancing retention rates for body technicians and shops.

• Propel initiatives to boost employee engagement scores throughout the region.

• Manage intricate employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective measures, conflict resolution, and escalation processes.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations, possessing expert knowledge of California laws.

• Supervise workforce planning, staffing requirements, hiring, onboarding, and capacity management.

• Examine HR data and trends to enhance operational efficiency and employee retention.

• Assist in change management efforts for acquisitions, market integrations, reorganizations, and cultural shifts.

• Foster talent development through coaching, succession planning, leadership training, and engagement initiatives.

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to guarantee the consistent delivery of HR services.

• Cultivate strong relationships and collaborate with teams to achieve common objectives.

• Ensure uniform application of HR policies, offering guidance on interpretation, best practices, and issue resolution.

• Hold oneself and others accountable for fulfilling commitments, tracking progress, and fostering continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR leadership in multi-site or multi-state operations (preferably 75+ locations and 1,500+ employees).

• In-depth knowledge of California employment laws and compliance standards.

• Experience supporting field operations in industries with high-volume hourly workforces (such as automotive, manufacturing, retail, logistics, or similar).

• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex employee relations issues.

• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is preferred.

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and change management is preferred.

• Strong capabilities in HRIS and analytics.

• Willingness to travel regularly to field locations across multiple states (25–40%).

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Group Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan with matching contributions

• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)

• 5 Paid Holidays