Human Resources Director

Overview

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to lead and strengthen a growing security team? We are seeking a Human Resources Director to oversee HR operations, ensure compliance, and support our employees from hiring through separation, while helping our organization maintain the highest standards in the security industry.

• Security Guard Licensing & Compliance
  • Track and maintain NYS security guard license compliance and required documentation
  • Ensure ongoing credentialing, renewals, and regulatory readiness
• Employee Relations & HR Administration
  • Provide guidance on employee concerns, performance issues, and workplace policies
  • Maintain accurate personnel records and documentation
• Workers' Compensation & Unemployment Claims
  • Manage workers' compensation claims and coordinate with carriers/providers
  • Handle unemployment claims, documentation, and responses
• Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding
  • Lead recruiting efforts, interviews, background screening, and hiring processes
  • Oversee onboarding, orientation, and training compliance
• Terminations & Documentation
  • Handle terminations professionally and legally
  • Ensure proper documentation and adherence to company policies
• Benefits & Policy Management
  • Administer employee benefits and support open enrollment
  • Maintain and update employee handbook, policies, and procedures
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and local employment laws
  • Support audits, reporting requirements, and internal best practices

Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
.

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification is strongly preferred (or the ability to obtain within the first year). Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of New York State and federal employment laws
, with experience in compliance-driven HR environments preferred.