We are looking for an accomplished Human Resources Director to oversee the full people function for a multi-site organization of approximately 200 employees in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position will shape HR priorities, provide guidance to ownership and operational leaders, and ensure consistent, compliant practices across distinct business units. The role also directs a small HR team and helps strengthen workforce planning, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
• Guide and develop the HR function by leading the HR Manager, Payroll Manager, and Recruiting Assistant, setting clear priorities and supporting their growth and development.
• Create and execute human resources strategies that align staffing, structure, and talent practices with the goals of multiple operating locations.
• Partner with owners and site leadership to advise on workforce planning, organizational design, and key employee-related decisions.
• Establish consistent HR policies, procedures, and documentation standards across business entities while accounting for the unique needs of each operation.
• Act as the senior resource for employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and sensitive workplace concerns.
• Oversee company-wide practices for onboarding, performance management, employee development, engagement, and separation processes to improve retention and consistency.
• Direct payroll, compensation, and benefits administration through the appropriate team leads, ensuring accurate pay, sound job classification, and effective vendor coordination.
• Lead recruiting efforts across field, plant, office, and leadership positions by monitoring hiring demand, turnover trends, and time-to-fill metrics.
• Maintain compliance with employment regulations, required reporting, personnel records, eligibility verification, and workers’ compensation processes, while coordinating with legal counsel and safety leadership when needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of progressive HR experience, including 2 or more years in a leadership-level role.
• Background supporting multiple locations, business units, or entities within a complex operating environment.
• Demonstrated success managing and developing HR staff.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, wage and hour requirements, payroll practices, and broader HR compliance standards.
• Experience working with multi-entity HRIS and payroll platforms; familiarity with E-Verify is strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, office personnel, and frontline employees in varied work settings.
• Certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, along with experience in construction, manufacturing, building materials, energy services, or other skilled-trades environments, is preferred.
For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half.
