Job Description

Job Description: Human Resources Director

Position Title: Human Resources Director

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: The Villages, FL

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and direction for all HR functions, ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and organizational goals. This role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving workforce planning, organizational design, talent development, and culture-building strategies. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of HR experience, including proven success in strategic planning, employee relations for companies of 100+ employees, and hands-on leadership across all operational HR areas.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Planning:

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Advise senior leadership on organizational design, resource planning, and workforce forecasting.
• Drive initiatives to support long-term growth, culture development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Use HR metrics and data analytics to guide decision-making and identify areas of improvement.

Talent Management & Workforce Development:

• Lead talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Oversee performance management systems to promote accountability, development, and engagement.
• Identify skill gaps and create workforce development and succession planning programs.
• Support leadership development and training initiatives across all levels.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Build and maintain a positive, inclusive workplace culture that supports collaboration and high performance.
• Ensure consistent and fair handling of employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and investigations.
• Develop communication strategies to improve transparency and employee engagement.

HR Operations & Compliance:

• Oversee HR policies, procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Lead compensation and benefits administration, ensuring competitiveness and internal equity.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, and process optimization for greater efficiency.
• Ensure HR programs support health, safety, and organizational well-being.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Provide coaching to managers on people-related matters and organizational best practices.
• Foster strong working relationships across teams to improve alignment and business outcomes.
• Represent HR in strategic meetings and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience, with leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to build strategies that align HR with broader business objectives.
• Experience supporting senior leadership as an advisor and strategic partner.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• HR certifications are a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Capable of balancing long-term goals with short-term problem-solving.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Eligibility for your kids to participate in The Villages Charter School system as an employee of our company-World Class Schools.
• 401K participation plan with up to 4% company contribution.
• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off.
• Participation in Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance.

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