Director, Human Resources

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary operational partner to the Chief People Officer.

• Ensure the consistent implementation of employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and daily HR operations.

• Lead and guarantee the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of the Human Resources Business Partner function.

• Provide leadership to the HR team and promote operational excellence.

• Ensure adherence to relevant employment laws and company policies.

• Support the employee experience and offer guidance to leaders throughout the organization.

• Directly manage and mentor direct reports, including balancing workloads and facilitating professional development.

• Recruit Human Resources Business Partners and establish an organizational structure that supports each business unit.

• Oversee employee relations casework and escalate relevant issues to the Chief People Officer and/or Legal.

• Represent Human Resources on internal compliance committees.

• Automate Human Resources workflows utilizing AI tools and existing HR technology capabilities.

• Interpret Human Resources policy and identify areas needing review.

• Manage the employee handbook to ensure compliance, policy alignment, and reinforcement of company culture.

• Integrate culture and employee engagement initiatives with benefits programs.

• Act on behalf of the Chief People Officer regarding internal Human Resources matters.

• Drive the execution of team engagement rules, norms, meeting frequency, and accountability expectations.

• Maintain backup coverage plans to reduce key-person dependency and operational risk.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including people management.

• Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Previous experience in private equity-backed companies.

• Strong judgment in employee relations with proven comfort in coaching leaders and HR professionals through employee relations cases.

• A demonstrated history of functioning as a trusted deputy or primary partner to a senior Human Resources leader.

• Proven capability to build rapport, credibility, and influence across all organizational levels.

• Organized, composed under pressure, and adept at establishing and enforcing team norms, processes, and expectations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for remote work.

• Quarterly travel to Avalon’s corporate office.

• Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability.