HR Director

We are looking for an experienced HR Director to lead talent strategy and employee support initiatives for a growing organization in Texas. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for a hands-on HR leader who can balance day-to-day execution with long-term people planning across recruitment, benefits, compliance, and employee engagement. The right candidate will bring strong judgment, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to build effective partnerships across all levels of the business. This is a 3 Month Contract to Hire Located in Fort Worth FULLY On - Site ( Monday-Friday ) 8am-5pm scheduleKey ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition & Recruiting• Manage end-to-end recruiting for all open roles, including job postings, sourcing, screening, scheduling, and offer management• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft compelling job descriptions, and develop interview frameworks• Build and maintain a proactive talent pipeline through LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, and community partnerships• Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate) and continuously optimize the hiring process• Champion a positive, equitable candidate experience from first contact through onboardingHuman Resources & Employee Relations• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, performance, and workplace concerns• Lead onboarding and orientation programs that set new hires up for early success• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, the employee handbook, and standard operating procedures• Manage performance review cycles, goal-setting frameworks, and coaching programs in partnership with leadership• Handle employee relations matters with discretion, fairness, and a commitment to a positive workplace culture• Oversee offboarding processes including exit interviews, knowledge transfer, and COBRA administrationBenefits & Compensation Administration• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefit programs, including open enrollment• Serve as the primary liaison with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators• Manage 401(k) plan administration, including employee communications, compliance testing coordination, and vendor oversight• Conduct periodic compensation benchmarking and provide recommendations to maintain market-competitive pay structures• Ensure timely and accurate processing of leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, parental leave, etc.)