Human Resources (HR) Director

Description We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead and strengthen the people function for a growing managed services organization in Torrance, California. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can shape HR strategy while also driving day-to-day execution across compliance, talent, employee relations, and organizational development. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in acquisition integration, multi-state employment practices, and building scalable HR programs that support rapid expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full human resources function, establishing practical policies, programs, and workflows that support a fast-growing, multi-location business.

• Direct the people side of acquisitions, including due diligence, employee onboarding, benefits alignment, retention planning, and successful integration of newly acquired teams.

• Build and refine HR infrastructure to support significant headcount growth, ensuring processes remain effective as the organization scales.

• Oversee employee relations, performance management, training initiatives, and HR administration with a balanced approach that supports both business goals and employee experience.

• Partner with leadership to develop talent acquisition strategies for technical and sales hiring within managed services, technology, and related sectors.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across California, Texas, and other operating states, while reducing organizational risk.

• Manage compensation and benefits programs, helping create consistent and competitive offerings across a growing workforce.

• Lead and develop HR team members while providing support across multiple offices and states.

• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align workforce planning and people strategy with broader growth objectives. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

• At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, including 2 or more years leading an HR function.

• Demonstrated success leading HR activities tied to mergers and acquisitions, especially due diligence, integration planning, benefits coordination, and employee retention.

• Experience helping organizations grow from roughly 75–100 employees to more than 300 employees; background in private equity-backed environments is strongly preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of California, Texas, and broader multi-state employment law and HR compliance requirements.

• Proven experience recruiting technical and sales talent, ideally in managed services, IT services, cybersecurity, technology, telecom, SaaS, or similar industries.

• Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and a hands-on contributor in a high-growth, fast-moving environment.

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is preferred.

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