Area HR Leader

Corporate Relations — IIT Delhi

HR Leader managing operations for multi-state human resources support at a sustainable consulting firm. Focusing on employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and integration initiatives.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • California, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources strategies, including workforce planning, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws. Proven ability to enhance organizational effectiveness through leadership development, talent management, and data-driven decision-making.

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California Employment LawEmployee RelationsWorkforce PlanningLeadership CoachingTalent Management

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Hard Skills

Organizational DesignSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementConflict ResolutionHR AnalyticsChange ManagementTalent DevelopmentWorkplace InvestigationsCompensation PlanningEmployee Engagement

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingRelationship-BuildingConsultingCoaching

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesBusiness AdministrationOrganizational DevelopmentMulti-State EnvironmentMergers and AcquisitionsEmployee OnboardingCultural AssimilationLegal ComplianceWorkforce TrendsEmployee Retention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support workforce planning, leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, talent retention, organizational effectiveness, and business growth.
Partner with Area Leaders and business leadership teams to identify current and future talent needs, build workforce plans, address talent gaps, and support long-term business growth.
Evaluate organizational structures and recommend improvements to reporting relationships, team design, span of control, workforce deployment, and role alignment to improve operational effectiveness, accountability, and employee development.
Facilitate talent review discussions, succession planning efforts, promotion planning, and leadership development initiatives to strengthen organizational capability and leadership pipelines.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters and conduct effective, thorough, and objective workplace investigations while ensuring compliance, consistency, and fairness across the organization.
Support recruitment efforts by partnering with Talent Acquisition and business leaders.
Support and guide managers in performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, performance feedback, development planning, corrective action, and succession planning.
Identify training and development needs and coordinate programs that enhance employee capabilities, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations while maintaining current knowledge of legal requirements and reporting obligations affecting HR functions.
Partner with Compensation and business leadership to support equitable and competitive pay practices, compensation planning, promotion recommendations, and employee retention strategies.
Analyze workforce trends, organizational metrics, employee engagement results, turnover data, and HR analytics to inform business decisions and improve HR programs and processes.
Foster a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, leadership coaching, and employee communication efforts.
Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on workforce planning, organizational change, talent management, employee development, leadership effectiveness, employee relations matters, and retention strategies.
Support the integration of acquired companies by assisting with cultural assimilation, employee onboarding, policy and process alignment, organizational transitions, HR systems adoption, employee communications, and other administrative activities necessary to ensure a seamless employee experience and successful business integration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting operational and business leaders in a multi-state environment
Must have strong working knowledge of California employment law, wage and hour regulations, prevailing wage requirements, leave laws, and related compliance obligations is required.
Strong knowledge of organizational structures, organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, and change management practices.
Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, leadership coaching, performance management, talent development, and conflict resolution.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed employee populations and multiple office locations.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or organizational restructuring initiatives preferred.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and influence decisions through strategic HR partnership.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, consulting, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities while operating effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays