Human Resources Director

We are working with a client that is looking for a HR Director to join their team. This is a newly created position and is located onsite in Downtown Miami. The client is looking to hire someone ASAP.Human Resources DirectorThe Human Resources Director will serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, manage day-to-day HR operations, and support ongoing initiatives around engagement, performance, and talent management.This role will play a critical part in supporting employees throughout their lifecycle with the organization — from onboarding and benefits education to payroll and employee relations. The HR Manager will ensure employees understand and fully utilize the company's robust benefits programs while maintaining compliant and effective HR practices.This role is ideal for someone who is energetic, proactive, and eager to take ownership of people processes that enhance the employee experience and help the organization grow.Human Resources Director Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary HR resource for employee questions regarding policies, benefits, payroll, and workplace matters.Foster a positive work environment by supporting employee relations initiatives and addressing employee concerns with professionalism and confidentiality.Partner with leadership to support performance management, employee development, and corrective action processes when needed.Process bi-weekly payroll and serve as the main liaison with the organization's PEO provider.Prepare accurate payroll reports for management and ensure data integrity across HR systems.Maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy in contact information, job classifications, compensation, benefits enrollment, and employment status.Oversee the company's benefits programs including medical, supplemental insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, and health reimbursement arrangements.Educate employees on available benefits and proactively help them understand and maximize their coverage and resources.Support recruitment efforts including posting job openings, coordinating interviews, and preparing offer letters and employment agreements.Lead the onboarding process for new employees to ensure a positive and organized transition into the company.Maintain and regularly update the employee handbook to reflect current policies, benefits, and regulatory changes.Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.Support HR policy development and organizational initiatives that strengthen company culture and engagement.Assist with employment documentation and compliance related to foreign employees, including coordination related to OPT and other work authorization programs.Support additional administrative or operational projects as needed.Human Resources Director QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred5+ years of experience in human resources, employee relations, benefits administration, or talent developmentExperience managing payroll and employee benefits programsKnowledge of HR compliance and employment regulationsExperience supporting immigration or foreign employee work authorization processes (such as OPT) is a plusPHR/SPHR certification a plus