Director of Human Resources

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Groundworks is seeking a talented Director of Human Resources to join our tribe in Dallas, TX 

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic role designed to align business objectives with employees and leaders across the organization. This position will focus on enterprise human resources initiatives that shape and enhance the organization's workforce strategy, providing a solid foundation for eventual direct support of the business. The Director will collaborate across the HR function to deliver value-added services that reflect organizational goals while maintaining a strong focus on project execution, business acumen, and operational excellence across locations in the US and Canada.

This is an onsite position located at our corporate offices in Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of HR Business Partners and HR Generalists.
• Lead the development, documentation through creation of SOPs, and implementation of scalable HR processes and workflows to support organizational growth and operational efficiency.
• Design and execute change management communication strategies to ensure clear messaging and stakeholder alignment
• Manage cross-functional workforce initiatives, such as with operational stakeholders and partners.
• Analyze project outcomes and provide actionable insights to refine strategies and improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver high-quality presentations and reports, including data-driven insights, visuals, and strategic recommendations, tailored to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Drive people strategies that enable enterprise to achieve short- and long-term objectives.
• Lead change initiatives, including workforce development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Provide expert consultation on employee relations, organizational culture, and engagement strategies.
• Provide performance management guidance to business leaders through coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Work closely with leaders and employees to increase workforce productivity, engagement, and employee retention.
• Ensure HR practices align with regulatory requirements and minimize legal risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR-related aspects of M&A, including workforce assessments, integration timelines, and communications planning.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with employee transitions, role changes, and company cultural integration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least seven years of HR experience, with a focus on HR project management, M&A support, process development, or rapidly growing/scaling organizations.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Ability to travel across the United States and Canada as needed (up to 30-50% travel).
• Ability to support a distributed workforce of up to 10,000 employees across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including leadership development, organizational design, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and build relationships within HR and the broader business.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Process automation.
• Proven experience managing HR teams, projects and initiatives in an uber fast-paced environment.

What we Provide:

• Competitive Pay

• Employee Company Ownership Opportunities

• Industry Leading Training Programs

• Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks

• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package

• Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture