About the role

  • Director of Human Resources at OraSure Technologies overseeing employee relations and workforce planning. Working closely with HR teams to enhance employee experience and culture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Talent Management Strategy: Drive all talent management initiatives for assigned business units, including workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, performance optimization, and talent reviews. Ensure the right talent is in the right roles to support both short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Align People Strategy with Organizational Priorities: Ensure all talent and workforce plans are tightly aligned with the organization’s broader strategic goals, growth initiatives, and operating plans. Translate business needs into actionable HR strategies and programs.
  • Champion Change Management: Serve as a strategic partner to executive and functional leaders in the planning, execution, and communication of change management initiatives. Guide leaders through organizational transitions to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption.
  • Drive Organizational Design & Effectiveness: Collaborate with assigned leaders to evaluate, redesign, and optimize organizational structures, roles, and workflows to enhance efficiency, scalability, and clarity of responsibilities.
  • Lead M&A HR Activities: Oversee HR components of corporate mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence, risk assessment, employee integration planning, communications, culture alignment, onboarding, and organizational redesign. Act as the HR lead throughout the deal lifecycle.
  • Provide Expert Leadership Coaching & ER Guidance: Influence, consult, and advise leaders on complex workforce issues, including performance challenges, organizational conflict, employee relations matters, and sensitive personnel decisions. Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point.
  • Develop & Maintain HR Policies: Create, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance. Provide guidance and communication to leaders and employees on policy changes.
  • Manage Annual HR Cycles: Lead the full annual performance management and compensation processes, including goal-setting, calibration, merit planning, bonus administration, and alignment with compensation philosophy and market competitiveness.
  • Advance Culture, Engagement & Recognition: Lead, and support initiatives that reinforce the organization’s culture, drive employee engagement, promote inclusion, and celebrate employee achievements. Partner with leaders to develop recognition strategies that reinforce key behaviors.
  • Oversee Learning & Development Programs: Lead training and development initiatives for assigned teams, including onboarding, leadership development, compliance training, and role-specific learning programs. Evaluate training effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement.
  • Ensure Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Maintain full compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment legislation. Oversee internal HR audits, document management, and adherence to all quality and regulatory requirements from an HR standpoint.
  • Optimize HR Processes & Programs: Continuously evaluate HR systems, processes, and programs, recommending improvements that enhance efficiency, employee experience, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Quality, and other functions to ensure alignment, support business decisions, and advance enterprise-wide initiatives.
  • Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned that align with the scope and seniority expected of a Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

  • 8 – 10 years of Human Resources experience
  • A minimum of 5 years Human Resources leadership experience with a demonstrated working knowledge in key Human Resources functions including performance management, compensation, recruitment, and employee relations
  • 5 + years of Benefits and Compensation expertise
  • Knowledge and experience with both Canadian and US employment labor laws
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven track record of building strong relationships with senior leaders
  • Flexibility and initiative required in order to respond effectively to changing priorities and projects
  • Must have a very good organizational ability and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work with professionalism and confidentiality, and is able to effectively multi-task and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment

Benefits

  • Tiered Medical PPO, EPO, Vision and Dental coverage
  • Disability and Life Insurance Benefits
  • Generous 401K plan and company-matching contributions
  • Highly competitive paid time-off
  • Maternity Leave and Parental Leave Coverage
  • Employee Referral Program – you may be eligible for a cash bonus if your referrals are hired
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Service Recognition
  • Job-related Training Programs
  • Ability to participate in Teams, Committees, Events and Clubs
  • Depending on the role you may be eligible to work in a hybrid environment or fully remotely
  • Free Onsite Parking

Job title

Human Resources Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$109,000 - $185,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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