• HR Director

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (St. Paul, MN)


    Description

    HR Director

     

    Salary Range: $100,000–$130,000

     

    Robert Half is partnering with a mission-driven organization that’s entering an exciting new chapter of growth and transformation. With approximately 200 employees and a people-first culture, they’re seeking a HR Director to lead HR strategy and operations across the organization.

     

    This is a hands-on leadership role that will oversee a small HR team, partner closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in shaping organizational culture, engagement, and development. The ideal candidate brings HR leadership experience within organizations of 200–500 employees and thrives in a collaborative, community-oriented environment.

     

    Experience working in or alongside a unionized environment is strongly preferred.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on workforce planning, organizational design, and culture.

    + Lead and develop an HR team covering talent acquisition, learning and development, benefits, and employee relations.

    + Oversee employee relations and act as a liaison in union-related matters, including contract implementation.

    + Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that align with organizational values.

    + Partner with leadership to design and execute programs that enhance employee engagement, growth, and retention.

    + Ensure compliance with employment laws and consistent application of HR policies.

    + Oversee payroll, benefits, and compensation programs to ensure competitiveness and equity.

    + Support ongoing change management efforts tied to an organizational consolidation.

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    + 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or HR Director role.

    + Experience managing a team and influencing at the executive level.

    + Background supporting organizations of 200–500 employees, ideally in mission-driven or community-oriented settings.

    + Strong foundation in employee relations, employment law, and organizational development.

    + Union experience preferred (negotiation, administration, or first-contract implementation).

    + Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required; advanced degree or HR certification a plus.

     

    Why This Role

     

    + Mission-focused organization with a collaborative, inclusive leadership team.

    + Opportunity to lead through meaningful organizational change.

    + Culture that values authenticity, approachability, and genuine employee connection.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

     

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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