Director, Human Resources

Description

Direct Edge is a growing and innovative visual display company. We design and deliver high-impact visual display solutions that help brands stand out and connect with their audiences. Headquartered in Anaheim, California and with operations across Orange County, CA;
Denver, CO; and Dallas, TX
, we are scaling rapidly and investing in our people, culture, and leadership to support our next phase of growth. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to shape the people strategy of a growing, innovative company, have high visibility and impact as a key member of the executive leadership team and be a part of a collaborative culture with strong executive partnership.

The Director, Human Resources (HR) is a strategic executive leader responsible for shaping and executing Direct Edge’s people strategy in alignment with business objectives. Reporting directly to the CEO and working in close partnership with the CFO, the Director of HR will lead all aspects of Human Resources across multiple U.S. locations, ensuring the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent while building a high-performance, values-driven culture.

This role is both strategic and hands-on, ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment and can scale people practices supporting operational excellence and financial discipline.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and culture.
• Partner closely with the CFO to align people strategy with financial planning, compensation structures, benefits, and long-term growth goals.
• Develop and execute a scalable HR strategy that supports business expansion and operational efficiency.

• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Build strong management capabilities across all locations to support consistent performance and employee engagement.

• Strengthen and evolve Direct Edge’s culture while maintaining agility and accountability.
• Oversee employee engagement, communication, and change management initiatives across all locations.
• Ensure a positive, compliant, and high-trust employee relations environment.

• Oversee all HR functions including compensation, benefits, payroll partnership, HRIS, policies, and compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws across multiple U.S. states.
• Ensure consistent yet flexible HR practices that respect local regulations and business needs.
• Lead and develop the HR team to deliver high-quality support to employees and leaders.

• Use people analytics and HR metrics to inform decision-making and measure the impact of HR initiatives.
• Partner with finance and operations to forecast workforce needs and optimize labor costs.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior or executive-level responsibility.
• Proven experience leading HR for multi-location organizations, preferably in manufacturing, production, and/or a growth-oriented environment.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success partnering with CEOs and CFOs.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices across multiple states.
• Experience scaling HR infrastructure in a growing company.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree or HR certification (SPHR) preferred.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset
• Collaborative leader who builds trust across functions
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels

This is largely a sedentary role, requiring the ability to remain in a stationary position for 50%+ of the time. The employee must be able to move around the office or to tour/visit warehouse and manufacturing facilities and to access files and equipment, lift/move up to 10 lbs. of office supplies, and operate a computer, telephone, and other office machinery. Requires close visual acuity for computer work and excellent hearing/speaking skills for communication.

The base compensation range for this full-time position is $120,000 – $175,000 per year plus benefits. Compensation ranges are determined by various factors, including role, experience, and location. The pay range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within the range, actual individual compensation is determined by various factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.