Director of People

Job Summary: 

Mainspring Recovery is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function across our organization. The Director of HR will design, implement, and manage programs that attract, retain, and develop top talent while ensuring compliance with all employment laws and regulations. This role is a key member of the leadership team and will partner with executives and managers to drive organizational culture, workforce planning, and employee engagement. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, performance management, benefits, and compliance. 

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with Mainspring Recovery’s mission, vision, and values. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development. 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and EEO regulations). 

• Lead employee relations initiatives including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes. 

• Manage compensation and benefits programs to support employee well-being and organizational competitiveness. 

• Oversee talent acquisition efforts, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and selection. 

• Implement and maintain training and development programs to enhance staff capabilities and leadership pipelines. 

• Monitor HR metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership on turnover, retention, and workforce trends. 

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop, update, document, and implement Corporate and HR policies and procedures in alignment with corporate standards. Ensure ongoing compliance across the organization. 

• Monitor and track continuing education and certification requirements for all staff. Ensure employees maintain the necessary credentials and qualifications to meet their job responsibilities. 

• Manage timecards and timekeeping to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. 

• Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, and company culture. 

• Oversee monthly all-staff meetings, HR initiatives, and company-wide cultural and holiday events. 

• Supervise and mentor HR and talent acquisition staff, ensuring professional growth and high-quality service delivery. 

Working Conditions: 

• Primarily in-office setting with regular interaction and site visits across all departments. 

• Approximately 10% travel required to locations where subordinates are housed; overnight travel necessary. 

• Occasional evening and weekend work required for meetings, training, or urgent staffing needs. 

• Regular exposure to confidential employee and client information. 

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Competitive salary based on experience and credentials. 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance. 

• Paid time off and holidays. 

• Employee assistance program (EAP). 

• Growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization. 

Mainspring Recovery conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment. 

Mainspring Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation, or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. 
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 

Job Type: Full-time, leadership position, primarily Monday–Friday, with on-call and occasional evenings/weekends as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 

• At least three (3) years of progressive HR leadership experience. 

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements. 

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in healthcare or behavioral health environments. 

• Demonstrated success in organizational culture-building and change management. 

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related discipline (preferred). 

• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent HR certification (preferred).