HR Director

Full-time, Onsite (Relocation offered)

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Our client, a well-established, ancillary business with national operations and a strong track record of organic growth, is seeking a strategic Director of Human Resources to join their executive leadership team.

They are seeking a forward-thinking, people-first HR leader to oversee all aspects of human capital strategy and operations. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of labor law compliance in Florida and other States, with strong leadership, organizational development, and HR technology expertise.

As a key member of the executive team, the HR Director will shape company culture, support a high-performing workforce, and ensure HR practices are scalable, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

This is a full-time position, requiring onsite leadership in Jacksonville, FL. Relocation support will be offered to the right candidate.

This is a confidential search. Only candidates selected for interviews will be provided with client-specific information.

MUST be authorized to work in the United States and able to work onsite in Florida.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the executive team to align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management efforts.
• Shape and maintain a high-performing, values-driven culture.

HR Expertise & Compliance

• Oversee recruitment strategies to ensure a high-quality talent pipeline.
• Own the process of onboarding and offboarding, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Initiate and manage employee disciplinary matters with fairness and legal integrity.
• Possess a clear understanding of the Employer of Record (EOR) process and take full ownership of related responsibilities.
• Lead performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning frameworks.
• Design and maintain competitive, equitable compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal labor laws.
• Identify organizational skills gaps and implement targeted development and training strategies.

Operational Execution

• Manage HR policies, the employee handbook, and all internal HR communications.
• Optimize and maintain HRIS systems, leveraging data for workforce insights.
• Develop and manage HR budgets, headcount forecasts, and third-party vendor relationships.
• Monitor and report on key HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and training effectiveness.
• Administer training programs to support compliance, onboarding, leadership, and skills development.

People & Culture

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders and managers.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and lead investigations when needed.
• Promote employee engagement through coaching, recognition, and inclusive culture initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep working knowledge of Florida & Federal labor laws and compliance standards.
• Proven experience with HR technologies (e.g., ADP, BambooHR, Workday, etc.).
• Strong data literacy and ability to extract and apply insights from HR metrics.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and building strong, values-aligned cultures.
• Deep understanding of training development, facilitation, and program evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• Experience with Paycom HRIS.
• Previous leadership experience in a high-growth or multi-location environment.
• Background in manufacturing, logistics, or operations-driven sectors (preferred but not required).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Emerald Lane Recruitment is committed to advancing equity and inclusion across the global cannabis industry. We proudly support our clients in building teams that reflect the full diversity of the communities they serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

🌍 Please Note: At Emerald Lane Recruitment, we truly appreciate every application we receive. Due to the high volume of interest in our roles, our team will carefully review all submissions and contact candidates whose skills and experience align with the requirements of the position. We are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive, and respectful recruitment process that adheres to global HR best practices. If you don’t hear from us this time, please know that your application will be kept on file for future opportunities that may be a better fit. Thank you for considering a role with us!

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