ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as the Human Resource Director to support our MEG US Consulting Segment.
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3400 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Montrose Environmental Group is seeking a strategic and people-focused Director of Human Resources to lead HR efforts across our $300MM US Environmental & Engineering Services, Advisory, and Response businesses. This role partners directly with two Senior Vice Presidents and one Vice President of Operations, providing strategic HR leadership and overseeing a team of Senior HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition Partners nationwide.
As a key member of the HR leadership team, the Director will drive HR strategy, lead organizational development, and ensure we attract, retain, and engage top talent to support Montrose’s continued growth.
This position has a preferred location of Little Rock, Arkansas, but can be based remotely in the U.S. and will require a willingness to travel 25% of the time to visit with teams.
This role is expected to deliver:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with senior operations leaders to align HR strategy with business goals and support organizational growth.
• Lead and develop a team of Senior HR Business Partners supporting field and corporate teams across the U.S.
• Support a Talent Acquisition team to attract and hire best in class talent for our business
• Influence workforce planning, culture initiatives, and organizational design for scale and performance.

Talent & Culture

• Guide talent management strategies including performance, succession, and leadership development.
• Support integration of acquired businesses through change management and cultural alignment.
• Build and promote employee engagement strategies that align with Montrose’s values and principles.

HR Excellence

• Oversee employee relations, compliance, and HR policy implementation in alignment with federal and state laws.
• Collaborate with HR Operations to deliver a consistent employee experience.
• Monitor and improve HR processes to drive consistency, efficiency, and strategic value.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing an HRBP team and supporting senior executive leaders.
• Proven success in multi-site, high-growth environments.
• Strong background in employee relations, organizational design, performance management, and change leadership.
• Familiarity with employment law and compliance across multiple U.S. states.
• Willingness to travel 25% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master’s in HR-related discipline.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• Experience with Workday and post-acquisition integration.

Key Attributes:

• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability.
• Trusted advisor with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and data-informed decision maker.
• Strong coaching and team leadership skills.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and values-driven workplace.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing an HRBP team and supporting senior executive leaders.
• Proven success in multi-site, high-growth environments.
• Strong background in employee relations, organizational design, performance management, and change leadership.
• Familiarity with employment law and compliance across multiple U.S. states.
• Willingness to travel 25% as needed