Human Resources Senior Director

Senior Director of Human Resources

Location: Irving, TX

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and mission-driven Senior Director of Human Resources to lead our people strategy and oversee all aspects of full-cycle HR within a nonprofit environment. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, driving initiatives that support organizational growth, culture, and long-term sustainability.

As a key member of the leadership team, this individual will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while building structure, consistency, and scalable HR practices across the organization.

This is an ideal opportunity for a self-directed leader who thrives with autonomy- someone who can quickly assess, prioritize, and execute, take full ownership of outcomes, and maintain high standards of delivery. The right candidate knows when to delegate and when to roll up their sleeves, balancing approachability with the ability to hold firm on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Culture, Engagement & Organizational Effectiveness – 25%

• Champion a mission-driven, inclusive, and high-performance culture
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, feedback strategies, and action planning
• Partner with leadership on organizational design, change management, and team effectiveness
• Drive DEI and culture-building initiatives aligned with organizational values

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning – 20%

• Oversee full-cycle recruiting strategy and execution
• Develop workforce planning strategies to support organizational growth
• Enhance employer branding and candidate experience
• Partner with leaders to attract and retain top talent

3. Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits) – 15%

• Design and manage competitive, equitable compensation structures
• Oversee benefits strategy, vendor management, and annual renewals (e.g., open enrollment)
• Ensure programs align with budget considerations and market competitiveness

4. Employee Relations & Performance Management – 15%

• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters
• Oversee performance management processes, coaching frameworks, and leadership support
• Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant employee practices

5. Learning, Development & Leadership Growth – 10%

• Develop and implement training and leadership development programs
• Support succession planning and internal talent mobility
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

6. HR Operations, Compliance & Systems – 10%

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and nonprofit regulations
• Oversee HR policies, audits, and risk management
• Evaluate and optimize HR systems, processes, and data reporting

7. HR Team Leadership & Strategy Execution – 5%

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team
• Drive execution of HR initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic priorities

Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, compliance, and organizational development
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence decisions
• Experience improving or refining HR processes and systems

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM certification, or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience building or scaling HR functions in growing organizations
• Strong background in culture-building and employee engagement initiatives
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations

Association Wide Responsibilities & Values (expectations of everyone)

• Provide honest and ongoing communication as needed to support success throughout the organization
• Meet established deadlines for all projects, reports and communications for all audiences both internally and externally.
• Provide high-quality products, reports, communications and projects for all audiences internally and externally.
• Be fair, consistent, responsive and supportive of leaders, staff, board members, members and vendors
• Help PPAI to continually seek improvement. Be prepared to personally manage changes taking place within PPAI and the industry.
• Be empowered, accountable and responsible for your career success, actions, influence and impact upon the organization as a whole.
• Foster cultural values, mission and overall organizational guidelines of PPAI.

Job Status

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Compensation: Salary
• Job Status: Full-Time
• Daily Schedule: Flexible
• Work Location: Position must work from HQ location with Hybrid Remote Work Model

Physical Activity

• Sitting
• Standing
• Lifting
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending/Stooping
• Extended work hours, extended weeks (endurance requirement)

Work Environment

• Office environment
• Trade show floor or event venues
• Temperature controlled environment
• Travel: 5%

PPAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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