# Director of Human Resources

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-human-resources

A Director of Human Resources leads an organization's HR function, overseeing employee relations, talent management, and compliance with labor law while shaping broader HR strategy alongside executive leadership. They use HRIS systems like Workday to manage workforce data and ensure policies and practices scale with the organization's growth. This senior role demands strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment, as it involves balancing employee advocacy with business needs across hiring, performance, and workplace culture.

Top skills: [Employee Relations](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/employee-relations), [Talent Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/talent-management)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Employee Relations Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/employee-relations-manager), [HR Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/hr-manager), [HRIS Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/hris-manager), [Human Resources Business Partner](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/human-resources-business-partner), [Human Resources Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/human-resources-manager), [Organizational Development Consultant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/organizational-development-consultant)
- Often leads to: [Vice President of Human Resources](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/vice-president-of-human-resources)

## Similar roles

[Chief Human Resources Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-human-resources-officer), [Chief People Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-people-officer), [Director of Benefits](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-benefits), [Director of Career Services](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-career-services), [Director of Compensation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-compensation), [Director of Labor Relations](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-labor-relations), [Director of Talent Acquisition](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-talent-acquisition), [Director of Talent Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-talent-management), [Director of Training and Development](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-training-and-development), [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-director), [Talent Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/talent-director)

## Open Director of Human Resources roles (2)

- [Director of Human Resources](https://cranecompany.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Elyria-Ohio/Director-Human-Resources_JR102474) at [Crane Co.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crane-co) — Elyria, OH (listed on Crane Co.'s own careers site)
- [Director, People Operations (R5390)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7fa8aed0-190e-4fac-baf0-e12ad5ee0519/director-people-operations-r5390-at-shield-ai) at [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai) — Full-time, San Diego, CA, $160,000 – $250,000

## Roles similar to Director of Human Resources (2)

From [Chief Human Resources Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-human-resources-officer), [Chief People Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-people-officer), [Director of Benefits](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-benefits), [Director of Career Services](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-career-services), [Director of Compensation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-compensation), [Director of Labor Relations](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-labor-relations), [Director of Talent Acquisition](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-talent-acquisition), [Director of Talent Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-talent-management), [Director of Training and Development](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-training-and-development), [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-director), [Talent Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/talent-director).

- [Director of Labor Relations](https://eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/748909/apply) at [Albertsons](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/albertsons) — Seattle, WA (listed on Albertsons's own careers site)
- [Director of Talent Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7097ff30-8268-480c-938c-cfe21a1ee4ca/director-of-talent-management-at-pearpop) at [Pearpop](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/pearpop) — Full-time, United States - remote, $150,000 – $175,000

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