Sr Director of Human Resources

Job Title: Senior Director of Human Resources

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Compensation: $93,000 – $138,000 (Target: $125,000)

We are hiring for our client, a nationally recognized organization committed to creating life-changing opportunities for the next generation of the workforce. They are seeking a highly experienced, operationally driven Senior Director of Human Resources to stabilize, strengthen, and scale their HR function. If you’re a strategic, confident, and exceptionally skilled HR leader who can build structure in ambiguity, and you’re ready to run an entire People Operations department, this role is built for you.

• Execute comprehensive HR strategies, turning organizational vision into operational excellence.
• Supervise and coach the Director of Human Resources (your direct report).
• Oversee talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, and culture initiatives.
• Lead complex employee relations issues and workplace investigations with fairness and clarity.
• Align HR policies, procedures, and systems across multi-state locations.
• Manage and optimize People Operations technology including HRIS, payroll platforms, ATS, and engagement tools.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with strong multi-state expertise.
• Lead strategies for onboarding, supporting, and engaging a distributed hybrid workforce.
• Partner with senior leadership on staffing plans, hiring strategy, and compensation alignment.
• Guide the organization through major HR initiatives and change management processes.

• PHR/SPHR certification
• Extensive senior-level HR leadership experience
• Proven ability to make tough decisions and run a full HR department
• Highly intelligent, articulate, confident decision-maker
• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, multi-state operations, and People Ops systems
• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Exceptional critical thinking, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to build trust with senior leaders and staff at all levels
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-change environments; comfortable with ambiguity
• Thick skin, self-sufficient, and able to work with a demanding executive leader

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Short-term disability
• 100% vested 401(k) with employer contribution
• Flexible time off
• Hybrid schedule (Denver-based strongly preferred)
• Travel between Denver and New York City (~2–3 days per month)
• Opportunity to lead a growing HR function in a mission-driven, impactful organization

We are an equal opportunity employer.