Senior Director of Human Resources
Cotulla Education
Senior Director of Human Resources
Cotulla Education
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Virginia Beach • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and performance management to Regional Human Resources Managers and coordinators, fostering their professional development and ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Develop and implement regional HR strategies that support business growth, operational efficiency, and positive employee experiences.
- Translate corporate HR initiatives into actionable regional plans, ensuring consistent application and compliance across all assigned locations.
- Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the regional HR teams.
- Establish clear performance metrics for regional HR teams and regularly assess their effectiveness.
- Oversee and provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues escalated from regional teams, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolutions.
- Develop and implement consistent employee relations policies and procedures across regions.
- Ensure regional HR teams are proactive in promoting a positive work environment through effective coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management support.
- Monitor and ensure regional compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations, staying abreast of changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Ensure Regional HR Managers provide effective HR cross-functional support to the Talent Acquisition and Onboarding teams, coordinating regional HR processes as needed.
- Partner with recruitment leadership and support for regional recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
- Guide regional HR Managers in implementing effective performance management processes, talent development initiatives, leadership pipeline, career growth frameworks, and succession planning within their regions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, with at least 5 years in a multi-site or regional leadership role, managing a team of HR professionals.
- Demonstrated expertise in all HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, benefits, and HR.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., Workers’ Comp, FMLA, ADA, USERRA).
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing HR teams.
- Strong strategic and operational thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to link HR strategy to business.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization, including C-level.
- High level of integrity, strong work ethic.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems (familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is preferred) and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
- Ability and willingness to occasionally work outside of regular business hours to meet deadlines and customer needs.
- Ability and willingness to travel overnight for business purposes (estimated 20-30%).
Benefits
- 401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
- Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
- Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
- Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources for personal and professional support.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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