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Director of HR

United States, Pittsburgh Contract work 43.00 - 46.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Our Pittsburgh client is seeking an HR Director for a fully on-site, contract-to-hire opportunity. This role will operate at both a strategic and hands-on level, leading the HR function while supporting a people-first culture. You will oversee HR operations, guide the HR team, manage complex employee relations matters, and partner closely with executive leadership on organizational strategy.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and develop the HR team across all functional areas
  • Oversee and optimize daily HR operations, ensuring efficient and compliant practices
  • Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on workforce planning, retention, and organizational development
  • Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, investigations, and performance management
  • Drive the development and implementation of HR policies, programs, and initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Evaluate and improve HR systems, processes, and reporting
  • Support a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities
  • Proven experience leading HR teams and driving strategic initiatives
  • Strong expertise in employee relations, compliance, and HR best practices
  • Experience handling sensitive and complex workplace issues
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems, ATS platforms, and Microsoft Office
  • HR certification preferred
  • Experience in a nonprofit or people services environment is a plus.

Nice to have

  • HR certification preferred
  • Experience in a nonprofit or people services environment is a plus.

What we offer

  • Free parking available and easily accessible by bus
  • 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.

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