Human Resources Director

We're Hiring: Director of People & Learning San Francisco, CA $165,000–$205,000 Construction / Large-Scale Events Industry

A mission-driven organization rooted in creativity, collaboration, and community is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of People & Learning to lead its People strategy and Human Resources function. This organization operates within the construction and large-scale event industries, so experience in dynamic, hands-on, and logistically complex environments is highly valued.

This role blends long-term people strategy with actionable day-to-day execution. You’ll oversee all aspects of HR — from compliance and performance management to learning and development, talent planning, and employee relations — and will be a strategic advisor to executive leadership.

What You’ll Do

Set and lead people, culture, and learning strategy alongside executive leadership

Guide and support department managers in staff development, performance, and compensation planning

Oversee compliance with California, Nevada, and federal employment law, OSHA, and Workers’ Compensation regulations

Own the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding

Drive initiatives for leadership development, coaching, and performance improvement

Serve as the HR point of contact for staff relations, investigations, and conflict resolution

Partner cross-functionally on training development, org planning, and talent strategy

Manage the HR budget and collaborate on department-wide and organization-wide projects

Provide direct coaching, support and mentorship to staff and managers

Represent the organization as a subject matter expert in HR and people strategy

Learning & Teaching Responsibilities

Develop and lead training initiatives for both staff and volunteers

Build and maintain documentation for HR and operational processes

Serve as a mentor and coach to direct reports and broader team

Promote a culture of continuous learning and development

What We’re Looking For

10–15 years of progressive HR experience

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (Psychology, Business, Sociology, etc.)

Deep understanding of CA and NV employment laws and compliance

4–5 years of management experience, including budgeting and performance oversight

Experience with compensation strategy, succession planning, and org development

HRMS proficiency and comfort with tools like ADP, LMS platforms, and performance systems

Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills

Comfortable in both high-level strategic discussions and ground-level execution

Bonus: Previous participation or alignment with mission-based, large-scale events or community-centered organizations

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Willingness to work in both office and field-based environments, including travel to on-site events and working in varied outdoor conditions when needed

Location

This is a full-time, in-person position based in San Francisco, with travel to project/event sites in Nevada and beyond.

Sound like your kind of challenge?

Let’s talk. We’re building something exceptional — and we’d love to have you help lead the way. Email resumes to me at