Human Resources (HR) Director

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to guide and strengthen the people function for a growing managed services organization in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a strategic and hands-on leader who can build scalable HR programs, support business growth, and foster a strong employee experience. The role will partner closely with leadership to drive talent strategy, workforce planning, compliance, and organizational development across a multi-state environment.Responsibilities:• Direct and mentor the HR team across multiple office locations, providing leadership to HR administration, front-office support, and training resources.• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for technical, engineering, and revenue-generating roles while improving recruitment speed and overall candidate quality.• Oversee employee onboarding and training operations by administering the learning platform, assigning coursework, tracking completion, and ensuring managers maintain current content.• Manage performance review programs and people analytics, including quarterly evaluation cycles, retention tracking, and reporting workforce insights to senior leadership.• Support mergers and acquisitions from the HR perspective by coordinating due diligence, aligning compensation and benefits, preparing offers, and integrating newly acquired employees.• Maintain compliance with employment regulations across multiple states, update HR policies and handbook materials, and guide employee relations matters with sound judgment.• Administer compensation and benefits programs to ensure employees receive accurate information and a consistent experience.• Champion a values-driven workplace culture by helping leaders recruit, coach, and develop employees in alignment with organizational expectations.