Corporate Director of Human Resources
About Distinction LLC
Distinction, LLC is a Mississippi-based small business supporting federal and state agencies through disciplined growth strategy, operational excellence, and compliance-focused execution. We operate in complex, contract-based environments where thoughtful capture planning, strong partnerships, and high-quality proposals directly enable mission success.
We are seeking a senior human resources leader to oversee corporate and contract-level HR strategy, compliance, and workforce operations.
About the role
The Corporate Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading the company’s human resources strategy, policies, systems, and compliance functions across corporate operations and federal contracts. This role ensures the organization attracts, develops, and retains a high-performing workforce while maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws and contractual requirements.
The position serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, balancing regulatory compliance, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
What you'll do
HR Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and implement the company’s HR strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth plans
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, and performance management
• Establish HR goals, metrics, and key performance indicators and report outcomes to leadership
Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
• Develop, maintain, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and contract requirements
• Oversee EEO reporting, affirmative action planning, and related compliance activities
• Identify and mitigate HR-related risks, including employee relations and regulatory exposure
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning processes
• Ensure consistent, compliant hiring practices across corporate and contract locations
• Partner with leadership to assess staffing needs and organizational capacity
Employee Relations & Performance Management
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, and performance issues
• Ensure corrective actions are fair, consistent, and legally sound
• Oversee performance evaluation frameworks and professional development initiatives
HR Systems, Records & Reporting
• Oversee HRIS administration, employee records, and data integrity
• Ensure accurate and timely HR reporting and documentation
• Support implementation and optimization of HR systems and workflows
Training & Organizational Development
• Support leadership development, compliance training, and professional development initiatives
• Ensure required trainings are delivered, tracked, and documented
• Promote a culture of accountability, respect, and inclusion
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Experience supporting multi-site or contract-based workforces
• Proven ability to advise executive leadership on complex HR and compliance matters
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree
• Experience supporting federal contractors or workforce development programs
• Knowledge of OFCCP, EEO-1, AAPs, SCA, and related compliance requirements
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR)
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Distinction, LLC is a Mississippi-based small business supporting federal and state agencies through disciplined growth strategy, operational excellence, and compliance-focused execution. We operate in complex, contract-based environments where thoughtful capture planning, strong partnerships, and high-quality proposals directly enable mission success.
We are seeking a senior human resources leader to oversee corporate and contract-level HR strategy, compliance, and workforce operations.
About the role
The Corporate Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading the company’s human resources strategy, policies, systems, and compliance functions across corporate operations and federal contracts. This role ensures the organization attracts, develops, and retains a high-performing workforce while maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws and contractual requirements.
The position serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, balancing regulatory compliance, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
What you'll do
HR Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and implement the company’s HR strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth plans
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, and performance management
• Establish HR goals, metrics, and key performance indicators and report outcomes to leadership
Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
• Develop, maintain, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and contract requirements
• Oversee EEO reporting, affirmative action planning, and related compliance activities
• Identify and mitigate HR-related risks, including employee relations and regulatory exposure
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning processes
• Ensure consistent, compliant hiring practices across corporate and contract locations
• Partner with leadership to assess staffing needs and organizational capacity
Employee Relations & Performance Management
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, and performance issues
• Ensure corrective actions are fair, consistent, and legally sound
• Oversee performance evaluation frameworks and professional development initiatives
HR Systems, Records & Reporting
• Oversee HRIS administration, employee records, and data integrity
• Ensure accurate and timely HR reporting and documentation
• Support implementation and optimization of HR systems and workflows
Training & Organizational Development
• Support leadership development, compliance training, and professional development initiatives
• Ensure required trainings are delivered, tracked, and documented
• Promote a culture of accountability, respect, and inclusion
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Experience supporting multi-site or contract-based workforces
• Proven ability to advise executive leadership on complex HR and compliance matters
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree
• Experience supporting federal contractors or workforce development programs
• Knowledge of OFCCP, EEO-1, AAPs, SCA, and related compliance requirements
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR)
Apply Now
Apply Now