*HR Director

HR DirectorYES Communities, founded in 2008, owns and operates manufactured housing communities with locations across the United States. YES takes a new approach to manufactured home communities and works to build and maintain an environment in each community that reflects their positive YES attitude.Position Summary:This company is seeking an HR Director to design, build, and lead the HR Business Partner function within the Human Resources organization as the business continues its growth. This role will partner closely with senior leaders across the company to align people strategies with business priorities, enabling effective scale while reinforcing a high-performance, values-driven culture. This is a high-impact opportunity for an HR leader who thrives on building functions from the ground up, influencing leadership, and thoughtfully scaling organizations for long-term success.As an HR Director, you will serve as a strategic advisor to executives and functional leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and talent strategy. You will play a critical role in ensuring leaders have the right teams, structures, and leadership practices in place to support sustained growth.A key focus of this role will be developing the HRBP operating model and defining how the function partners with the business. You will work closely with HR leaders across Talent Strategy, Learning & Development, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS to ensure Human Resources operates as an integrated, strategic partner to the business.The ideal candidate brings strong technical HR expertise, proven leadership experience, and the ability to guide leaders and teams through change while balancing business needs, employee experience, and compliance requirements. This role leads and develops a geographically dispersed HR team based in Denver, Colorado and Farmington Hills, Michigan. In addition, this role will have direct management responsibility for the Office Manager, who supports the day-to-day office environment, including office events, supplies procurement, and workplace safety initiatives.Key Responsibilities:HR Business Partner Function LeadershipDesign, implement, and continuously evolve the HR Business Partner model, including role clarity, engagement standards, and success measuresLead and develop a team of HRBPs to operate as proactive, consultative partners aligned to business prioritiesSet clear expectations for how HRBPs partner with leaders on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational changeElevate HRBP capability in strategic thinking, influence, and systems-level problem solvingCross-Functional HR CollaborationPartner closely with HR leaders across Talent Strategy, Learning & Development, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS to ensure coordinated planning and executionAct as the primary integrator across HR function from the business's perspective, ensuring alignment, clarity, and reduced frictionIdentify and address disconnects, inefficiencies, or gaps across HR processes that negatively impact the employee or leader experienceAdvocate for the business needs while balancing enterprise priorities and HR systems constraintsEmployee Relations & Risk Management (HRBP Lens)Provide leadership and oversight to HRBPs on employee relations matters, performance issues, and investigations, in partnership with appropriate HR specialistEnsure consistent, compliant, and thoughtful application of policies and employment practices across locationsSupport leaders and HRBPs in risk-aware decision-making, particularly in multi-state environmentsCulture, Change & Organizational EffectivenessChampion a culture of accountability, respect, inclusion, and professional communicationPartner with leaders to support organizational change, team effectiveness, and leadership capabilityEncourage open dialogue and constructive challenges to improve how work gets done across the organizationInsights & Continuous ImprovementUse data, trends, and feedback to assess HRBP effectiveness and inform improvementsContinuously refine HRBP practices to increase strategic impact and business alignmentCollaborate across HR to improve the end-to-end employee experienceOffice Environment & Administrative OversightProvide direct leadership and support to the Office Manager, who is responsible for coordinating office-based activities and administrative supportOversee office-related needs including employee events, ordering and maintaining office supplies, and supporting a safe, functional, and welcoming work environmentPartner with Risk Management and other internal stakeholders as needed to address office safety, employee experience, and workplace needsEnsure office operations align with company standards and support employee engagement and productivityQualifications:Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required; relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degreeHR certification preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)7-10+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated leadership of HR Business Partner teamsDemonstrated initiative to identify gaps, address root causes, and drive practical solutions that improve outcomes for the business and employeesStrong attention to detail, with the ability to balance accuracy and compliance while operating at a strategic levelExceptional problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity, assess risk, and make sound, well-reasoned decisionsStrong employee relations background and working knowledge of employment law across multiple statesDemonstrated ability to lead through influence, build trust, and respectfully challenge leaders and peersExceptional communication, judgement, and relationship-building skillsExperience leading and developing geographically dispersed teamsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience working with HR systems and tools (e.g., HRIS, case management systems, reporting dashboards), with the ability to partner effectively with HRIS teams and leverage data to support decision-makingWorking Environment:This role is primarily performed in a professional office or hybrid work environment. The Director of Human Resources HR Business Partnering works closely with leaders and HR colleagues across multiple locations and may collaborate virtually with team members and stakeholders in different states.Some travel is required to visit communicates and business locations in other states, including Michigan and additional locations as needed, to build relationships, support leaders, and maintain strong HR partnership presence.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or participating in meetingsAbility to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through virtual platformsAbility to travel by car or plane as required to visit out-of-state locations and attend meetingsAbility to occasionally lift and carry materials (e.g., laptop, documents) weighing up to 15 poundsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.Compensation: $145,000 - $160,000 + 10% annual bonus opportunity + monthly cell phone allowanceThe YES DifferenceCompetitive salary | Comprehensive health benefits | Life, long and short-term disability insurance | 401(k) with company matchYES I can help * YES We are a team * YES We add value * YES We build communityYES Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer