The Director of Human Resources plays a critical role at ISI, serving as a connective leader across the Executive Team and the broader staff community. This role balances strategic partnership with active operational execution, with a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative, forward thinking, and high integrity work environment.
Requirements
- Serves as a collaborative liaison between ISI executive leadership and staff, helping to facilitate transparent communication, foster a unified culture, and support cross functional coordination.
- Provides guidance and operational leadership in the design and execution of core Human Resources functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, and compliance.
- Develops and sustains Human Resources programs and initiatives that support ISI business objectives, operational needs, and evolving culture.
- Leads or supports change management, internal communications, and cultural alignment initiatives with an emphasis on inclusion, collaboration, and accountability.
- Ensures effective implementation of all Human Resources policies and procedures and updates and refines these policies as necessary to reflect legal and operational changes.
- Maintains and expands knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and ensures policies and practices are compliant and risks are mitigated appropriately.
- Oversees the execution of key Human Resources administrative functions including benefits administration, leave management, onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation.
- Supports payroll accuracy and coordination in collaboration with the Finance and Accounting team.
- Maintains an active presence across departments to ensure staff feedback is heard, trends are monitored, and Human Resources programs remain responsive and adaptive.
- Regularly evaluates compensation structures, benefits programs, and retention tools to ensure market competitiveness and operational efficiency.
- Implements, maintains, and optimizes the use of Human Resources information systems such as BambooHR, JazzHR, or other platforms as appropriate.
- Develops and tracks Human Resources metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs, identify trends, and inform data driven decision making.
- Supports basic risk controls related to confidentiality, record retention, and access to sensitive employee information.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and flexible scheduling.
- Hybrid work opportunities.
- Mentorship and training opportunities to support professional development and career growth.
