TASK FORCE - DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES at Avis Budget of Wisconsin

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, HRIS, Process Optimization, Training Programs, Leadership Development, Compliance, Safety Training, Grievance Handling, Collective Bargaining, Conflict Resolution, Labor Laws

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Responsible for leading and executing strategic HR initiatives across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention. Oversees hiring processes and workflow optimization, including offer letter automation and system enhancements within Paylocity. Manages key annual HR programs such as open enrollment (union and non-union), vacation bidding, handbook updates, and collective bargaining-related increases. Provides leadership in employee relations, including disciplinary action review, grievance management, and response handling. Ensures accuracy and compliance through payroll register audits, system change reviews, and benefits administration (including 401(k) updates). Develops and implements workforce training programs, including leadership development, safety, and risk management initiatives. Partners with operations to enhance the employee experience through workplace and café refresh initiatives, while maintaining compliance with union agreements and organizational policies. Requirements Required Experience & Qualifications 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role Strong experience in a unionized environment, including collective bargaining agreements, grievance handling, and employee relations Proven experience managing full-cycle HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred), including process optimization, reporting, and system audits Experience leading open enrollment processes, benefits administration, and 401(k) programs Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that drive employee engagement and retention Experience facilitating training programs, including leadership development, compliance, and safety training Strong knowledge of federal, state (Washington), and local labor laws and HR best practices Experience in hospitality or service-based industries strongly preferred Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills Nice-to-Have (but not required): Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) Experience working with multi-department operations or properties

Responsibilities

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading and executing strategic HR initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and retention. They also manage key HR programs and ensure compliance through audits and benefits administration.