Servant · 1 day ago
Director of Human Resources
San Fernando, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
12+ years expRegency Supply is a family-owned electrical and lighting distributor with over 40 years of experience. The Director of Human Resources will lead the HR function, focusing on strategic leadership, organizational effectiveness, and risk management while advising executive leadership.
AdviceConsultingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for the HR function, including structure, roles, and capability development
Build and maintain a high-performing HR team through coaching and performance management
Set priorities and allocate resources to ensure HR efforts align with business objectives
Establish standards for HR decision-making, service delivery, and risk management
Mentor HR team members and serve as a role model for judgment, professionalism, and discretion
Translate business strategy into scalable people programs
Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design
Advise ownership on risk, compliance, and people-related financial exposure
Own high-risk investigations, executive issues, and sensitive terminations
Partner directly with legal counsel; determine when escalation is required
Proactively identify compliance gaps and mitigation strategies
Design, evaluate, and recommend compensation and incentive structures
Oversee benefits strategy, renewals, funding models, and cost containment
Provide decision-ready analysis to ownership
Oversee payroll, HRIS, leave administration, and vendor relationships
Ensure processes scale with growth, acquisitions, or restructuring
Own HR audit readiness and governance
Provide strategic oversight of the workers' compensation program, including claims trends, cost drivers, return-to-work strategy, and loss mitigation
Partner with brokers, carriers, and legal counsel on complex claims, litigation, and settlements
Advise leadership on risk exposure, experience modification (MOD) factors, and proactive cost-containment strategies
Own OSHA compliance strategy, including policies, training programs, audit readiness, and regulatory response
Lead investigations of serious incidents and coordinate corrective action plans
Ensure safety practices scale appropriately across locations and operational environments
Serve as the primary internal owner for P&C insurance programs, including workers' compensation, EPLI, and liability coverage
Lead annual insurance renewals, broker relationships, and coverage evaluations
Provide executive-level recommendations on coverage structure, limits, and risk tolerance
Coach leaders on performance, accountability, and behavior alignment
Champion company values and culture across locations
Lead training, engagement, and communication strategies
Make final recommendations on terminations, investigations, and corrective action
Select and manage HR vendors within approved budgets
Redesign HR programs and policies, subject to executive sign-off
Act as internal decision-maker on compliance and risk matters
Authorized to manage broker relationships, recommend carriers and coverage structures, and lead renewals within approved financial parameters
Acts as the company's internal authority on employment-related risk and insurance strategy, subject to executive sign-off on material financial decisions
Qualification
Required
12-18+ years progressive HR leadership; HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP) preferred
Experience in distribution, warehousing, or operational environments
Deep California and multi-state labor law expertise
Comfort operating in gray areas while managing legal and people risk
Comfort serving as the organization's internal authority on people-related risk
Proven executive advisory capability
Synthesizes people, legal, and financial risk into clear recommendations
Exceptional judgment in high-risk, high-ambiguity situations
Proven ability to balance business needs, legal compliance, and employee experience
Handles confidential information with discretion and restraint
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across a diverse employee population including owners, managers, and frontline employees
Calm, concise executive presence with ability to maintain composure during conflict, investigations, and executive tension
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick
Paid Holidays
Employee Discounts
Company
Servant
Servant is a consulting company that provides digital consultancy and product development services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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