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McKinstry · 9 hours ago

Human Resources Director

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $212K/yr

10+ years exp

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. The Human Resources Director will be responsible for developing and optimizing HR operational processes across key functions while leading a high-performing HR team to enhance employee experience and drive organizational success.

ConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Benefits, Leave Administration, Immigration, Compliance, Onboarding, and Pre-Employment programs, ensuring operational excellence across all functional areas

Develop and execute a multi-year HR Operations roadmap focused on scaling processes, optimizing internal workflows, and enhancing the employee experience as the organization grows

Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HRIS, and Employee Relations to ensure seamless, end-to-end HR service delivery and a consistent employee lifecycle

Drive operational efficiency through process redesign, technology enhancements, automation opportunities, and standardized procedures that elevate service quality and reduce administrative burden

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), service-level agreements (SLAs), and operational dashboards to measure effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive data-informed decisions

Lead strategic planning for Open Enrollment, compliance audits, policy updates, and other cyclical HR activities to ensure smooth execution and alignment with organizational priorities

Support strategic HR initiatives, including designing and delivering an upleveled, high-impact onboarding experience that strengthens new-hire engagement and accelerates readiness

Serve as an escalation point for complex benefits, leave, immigration, and compliance matters, ensuring thoughtful, legally sound, and employee-centric resolutions

Strengthening onboarding and pre-employment workflows to create a seamless, timely, and engaging experience that supports retention and operational readiness

Collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT, and business leaders to ensure cross-functional alignment, accurate reporting, and governance across all HR programs

Lead change management efforts for the rollout of new programs, and policies, ensuring stakeholders are informed, trained, and supported

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team; strengthen team capabilities through coaching, training, role clarity, and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development to team members, ensuring they have the skills, tools, and resources needed to excel in their roles

Build team capability through structured training, cross-training, and knowledge-sharing programs to strengthen expertise across benefits, leaves, immigration, compliance, onboarding, and pre-employment

Set clear goals, expectations, and performance standards; conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and career development discussions to support growth and retention

Identify skill gaps and create targeted development plans to elevate the team’s technical knowledge, customer service capability, and strategic thinking

Foster an inclusive, supportive environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and connected to the organization’s mission and HR strategy

Implement effective workload planning, role design, and operational structures to ensure team readiness and scalability as the organization grows

Model strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving, ensuring the team understands priorities and is equipped to navigate complex or high-risk HR matters

Recognize achievements, celebrate team wins, and reinforce behaviors that align with organizational values and HR operational excellence

Serve as a steward of McKinstry’s culture by communicating and influencing key policies and procedures

Qualification

Operational HR experienceBenefitsLeave managementHR compliance knowledgeProject management skillsSHRM-CP certificationPeople management experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteCoachingContinuous improvement mindsetCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Deep operational HR experience with broad knowledge of how all HR functions interact and support one another

Minimum ten (10) years of progressive HR experience

Bachelor's degree in HR, business management, or related field; or equivalent work experience

Specific experience in benefits and leave management

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements

Uses sound judgment in ambiguous situations and knows when to consult

Influences effectively and serves as a trusted strategic partner to business leaders

Strong project management skills with the ability to convene stakeholders, gain alignment on tasks and deadlines, and drive initiatives to successful completion

Embraces continuous improvement and thrives in an innovative, evolving environment

Demonstrated people management and leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and guiding high-performing teams

Thrives in a fast-paced, complex business environment and can compartmentalize effectively while pivoting as situations evolve

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio) is required