Director of Human Resources atlanta

Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading the strategic and operational functions of Human Resources department. This includes oversight of compensation, benefits, payroll, employment practices, compliance, talent branding, and company culture. As a key member of leadership, this role drives scalable people strategies that support BELAYs continued growth, including best practices for acquisitions, mergers, and employee integration, while fostering a thriving, values-aligned workplace.

Duties and responsibilities

As a Director, you will represent the company with professionalism and excellence in all virtual and in-person interactions, consistently embodying our mission, vision, and core values. You are expected to foster a collaborative, positive team environment while maintaining strict confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care. Integrity is essential and will be demonstrated through honest communication, accountability, and reliable follow-through on commitments.

Organizational Leadership and People Strategy

• Set the long-term HR vision by developing people strategies that align with business objectives, M&A activity, and future growth needs.
• Lead with data-driven insights to identify risks, recommend solutions, and equip leaders with actionable direction.
• Support successful post-acquisition employee integration through HR best practices that ensure compliance and cultural alignment.
• Drive workforce performance, engagement, and retention to strengthen the employee experience and sustain a high-performing culture.
• Foster inclusion and strong team culture by coaching leaders and empowering teams through constructive feedback and meaningful recognition.
• Translate organizational goals into actionable HR operating plans with measurable progress toward key objectives.
• Strengthen leadership capability by integrating workforce planning, professional development, and succession planning to cultivate high-performing, future-ready teams.
• Champion BELAYs culture through connection initiatives and consistent reinforcement of organizational values.
• Build trusted, cross-departmental partnerships that enhance collaboration and alignment.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information, legal escalations, and complex people matters.

Departmental Responsibilities

• Oversee compensation, benefits, and payroll operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and competitiveness.
• Guide performance management processes through semi-annual cycles and continuous feedback systems.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex employee relations issues, including terminations, EAG reviews, severance negotiations, and legal risk assessments in partnership with leadership and external counsel.
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance through proactive risk management and collaboration with legal advisors.
• Lead HR integration during acquisitions by aligning structures, harmonizing policies, and ensuring a consistent employee experience.
• Partner with the CFO and HR Generalist to oversee 401(k) administration and ensure compliance.
• Promote equitable recruitment and unbiased hiring practices.
• Manage employee engagement surveys and drive actionable improvement plans.
• Leverage HR metrics and insights to drive strategic decisions and continuously enhance operations through streamlined processes and smart prioritization.

Qualifications

This role requires a motivated, trustworthy self-starter with strong communication and technological skills who thrives independently and collaboratively. Our ideal corporate team member is flexible, creative, well-organized, and ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done!

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
• SHRM certification or comparable HR credential preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership or people management experience, ideally within multi-entity or acquisition-integrated environments.
• Proven success managing employee relations, legal escalations, and compliance across complex, growing, or acquisition-integrated organizations.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and change management skills.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through organizational growth, integration, and restructuring.
• Exemplary integrity, sound judgment, and a balanced approach to people advocacy and business outcomes.