Senior HR Director

Senior Director of Human Resources
Albuquerque East Mountains, NM | Onsite
$150,000 - $200,000 + Comprehensive Benefits
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a high-growth technology company located in the East Mountains to recruit a Senior Director of Human Resources. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative organization that is experiencing significant growth. The company operates at the forefront of advanced technology and engineering, serving customers and partners across telecommunications, research, infrastructure, and government sectors.
We are seeking an experienced HR leader who can serve as a business partner while remaining hands-on in the day-to-day execution of human resources operations. This role will work closely with executive leadership to build scalable people programs, strengthen organizational culture, and support a dynamic, fast-paced workforce.
Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior HR advisor to executive leadership and management teams.
• Partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement strategies.
• Lead all areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance management, compliance, HR operations, and organizational development.
• Oversee recruiting efforts across technical, engineering, manufacturing, operations, corporate, and leadership functions.
• Guide managers through complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Manage compensation programs, benefits administration, and relationships with external vendors and brokers.
• Oversee HR compliance, payroll coordination, HRIS administration, onboarding, offboarding, and employee records management.
• Support multi-state and international employees while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and workforce programs.
• Develop workforce analytics and reporting to support data-driven business decisions.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen culture, employee engagement, retention, and leadership development.
• Lead and mentor HR team members while partnering with external consultants, recruiters, and service providers.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 5+ years of senior HR leadership experience.
• Experience across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Demonstrated ability to advise executive leadership on strategic workforce and organizational matters.
• Experience managing workplace investigations and complex employee relations issues.
• Strong communication, business partnership, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Preferred:

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar senior-level HR certification.
• Experience within technology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, engineering, telecommunications, or other highly technical environments.
• Startup, high-growth, or rapidly scaling organization experience.
• Multi-state and international HR experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
• Exposure to executive compensation, incentive programs, and equity compensation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing, mission-driven technology organization during an exciting stage of expansion.
• Partner directly with executive leadership and influence business strategy through people initiatives.
• Lead enterprise-wide HR programs with significant visibility and impact.
• Competitive compensation package with strong health benefits and retirement offerings.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you're an experienced HR executive who enjoys balancing strategy with execution and wants to help shape the future of a growing technology organization, we'd love to connect with you.
Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Megan McQuay
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