Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

Guardian is on a mission to make work more than just work. We believe in building high-energy teams, empowering leaders, and creating a culture where team members, regardless of their position, can thrive.

That’s where you come in! As the Human Resource Director for our Mid Atlantic Regions (North Carolina, DC, Maryland and Virginia) you’ll be the go-to person for all things people-related (and some not) in your regions, from helping the teams find the best talent to ensuring everyone feels like they belong and perform at their best every day.

If you’re ready to bring passion, energy and a whole lot of heart into your day to day, then this role might be the one for you.

We are uniquely set up in that you will report to the Vice President of Operations for the Mid Atlantic, yet very much connected (dotted) to the Chief People Officer and will partner with HR leaders across Guardian.

What You’ll Primarily Be Doing :

• Shaping the HR Game Plan : You’ll craft and execute HR strategies, aligning with other HR Directors across the company, taking the big picture goals and putting your own regional twist on things
• Leading an incredible team of Senior HRBPs and HR Coordinators who have solidified HR as a true business partner in the regions and strive for excellence each day
• Be a Talent Matchmaker : Partnering with our wonderful Talent Acquisition team, you’ll support and suggest recruitment strategies, helping find rockstar candidates who not only crush their roles, but also fit our culture like a glove (or a really cool pair of sneakers, your choice)
• Evolve onboarding, development and retention programs so no one ever wants to leave us
• Culture Champion : You’ll be the ultimate ambassador of regional culture, ensuring our workplaces are one where people are excited to be.

Think team building, recognition, performance management, and radically candid communication.

• Be the problem solver extraordinaire when a tricky situation arises, you’ll guide the team to resolve it in the best interest of everyone
• You’ll drive performance management helping teams set goals, level up and continue growing. You’re all about feedback and development.
• Total Rewards Guru You’ll partner with your HR Operations team to support roll out of awesome benefit programs, including health and wellness, work life balance, and other key engagement drivers
• Data Whisperer : You’ll keep an eye on our key HR metrics, spotting trends and turning numbers into stories that help shape our future HR strategies
• Data doesn’t scare you, it excites you
• Law Abider You know those pesky labor laws? You’ll ensure we’re following them to a tee while keeping things as flexible and fun as possible

Who You Are :

HR Superfan you’ve been in the HR game for at least 10 year and have spent at least 3 of those leading teams and driving strategy

Master communicator you know how to speak the language of team members, managers and leaders, and you’re all about building relationships.

Culture maven you’ve got a knack for understanding what makes people tick, and you’re passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels like they belong

Problem solver you thrive on challenges and have a let’s figure this out attitude, even when things get tricky

Data nerd (but cool) you love diving into HR metrics and using them to tell the story and make decision. And you don’t mind tracking them manually at times.

HR Law Aficionado you know you way around employment laws and regulations in your regions. You don’t just know them, you know how to make them work for us.

Travel lover you’ve mastered the art of managing teams across multiple locations and states and get excited and are able to go visit them on a regular basis

Extra points if have experience in a fast paced industry such as dental or healthcare

Why You’ll Love It Here :

Growth : We just created our L&D strategy so continuing to develop opportunities for personal and professional growth

Awesome team : You’ll work with some of the most driven, fun and creative people in the industry. Our HR team has been coined best in class in the dental industry.

Make a difference : Your work won’t just impact HR it’ll shape the entire employee experience across your region and broader.

Perks : Competitive salary ($100-125K), benefits, 401k pan, short term disability, and a culture that encourages a work hard, play hard mentality

Location : This position will be a remote position, based in Charlotte, NC, and required to travel across the Mid Atlantic region (and beyond for incredible company gatherings and department me