Human Resources (HR) Director

Human Resources DirectorWe are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead people operations for a multi-site workforce across North America, with this role based in Milpitas, California. This Long-term Contract position will oversee employee relations, compliance, benefits, performance programs, and day-to-day HR support for both onsite and remote employees. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a hands-on leadership style, and deep knowledge of multi-state employment practices in complex operational environments.Responsibilities:Direct end-to-end HR operations for more than 250 employees across six locations, ensuring consistent support for both local and remote team members.Guide managers and employees through sensitive workplace matters, including investigations, corrective actions, performance concerns, escalations, and employee separations.Advise leadership on multi-state employment regulations and help manage workforce changes, including organizational restructuring and reduction-in-force activities.Manage HR compliance programs by maintaining policies, records, required filings, audit preparation, training coordination, and documentation standards.Oversee employee benefits administration, annual open enrollment, retirement plan coordination, and employee communication related to benefit offerings.Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accuracy in timekeeping, deductions, compensation matters, commission-related questions, expense processes, travel coordination, and employee data records.Lead annual HR processes such as performance reviews, merit planning, compensation analysis, reporting, and organizational chart maintenance.Supervise direct and indirect support staff, including site-based HR representatives and operational leaders, while promoting consistent service delivery across locations.Support workplace and operational projects such as vendor coordination, facilities-related changes, policy rollout, and site relocation activities as business needs evolve.