Pronghorn · 11 hours ago
Human Resources Director (PH)
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expPronghorn is a company focused on creating pathways to success in the Spirits industry through culture, innovation, and equity. The Human Resources Director will lead the HR function across multiple departments in a high-growth environment, managing the full HR lifecycle and aligning people strategy with business goals.
ManufacturingWine And Spirits
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR leader, aligning people strategy with business goals across all three entities
Prepare and deliver HR reports and dashboards for executive and, where applicable, board-level review (headcount, turnover, KPIs, risks)
Partner with senior leadership on org design, workforce evaluation, and future-state talent planning
Translate business strategy into clear HR priorities, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes
Operate confidently in a lean, fast-moving, start-up environment with evolving priorities and limited legacy structure
Build and refine HR processes that work across multiple organizations while adapting to each entity’s stage and needs
Lead change management: communicate clearly, reset expectations, and support leaders through organizational shifts and ambiguity
Comfortably “wear multiple hats” — strategic partner, builder, operator, and advisor
Own HR compliance across all entities: policies, handbooks, employment law, documentation, and risk mitigation
Develop, implement, and continuously improve core HR processes (onboarding, offboarding, performance, investigations, leaves, employee relations)
Ensure all HR practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Maintain organized, audit-ready files and documentation
Partner with leadership to evaluate workforce needs, talent gaps, and succession risks
Support leaders with performance management, goal/KPI-setting, and feedback frameworks
Identify training needs and build or coordinate learning, leadership, and compliance training programs
Coach managers on performance, employee relations, and day-to-day people leadership in a high-expectation environment
Act as a trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders
Support team growth and structure across the portfolio (new roles, restructures, workforce plans)
Facilitate alignment on people priorities, organizational changes, and communication plans
Own and operate Rippling as the core HR platform (HRIS, payroll, workflows) across the portfolio
Build and maintain Rippling workflows, approvals, and reporting, ensuring data integrity
Use HR data to track and report on key HR metrics and KPIs (e.g., headcount, turnover trends, time-to-fill)
Partner with Finance/Operations on HR data for planning and budgeting
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3–5+ years in an HR leadership / Director-level role
Demonstrated experience supporting multiple business units or entities at once
Significant experience in a start-up or high-growth environment (building processes, adjusting to change, operating with lean resources)
Hands-on, advanced experience working in Rippling (HRIS/payroll/HR ops) – required
Experience presenting HR data, risks, and recommendations to executives and/or boards
Strong knowledge of HR compliance and employment law
Proven track record designing and implementing HR processes, policies, and frameworks
Company
Pronghorn
Pronghorn is a stand-alone business established to create a scalable template for diversifying an industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jomaree Pinkard
CEO & Managing Director
Alisa L. Alston
Chief Financial Officer
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