Human Resources Director

Director of HR / People & Culture

Location: Riverton, Utah | On-site

An established, growing distribution company is seeking a Director of HR / People & Culture to lead its HR function and help shape its next stage of growth.

With approximately 80 employees and ambitious expansion plans, the company offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on its people, managers, and business. You will serve on the executive team, combining strategic leadership with hands-on responsibility for daily HR operations.

The company has established policies, career-pathing resources, interview guides, and HR systems. Your opportunity is to bring these resources into consistent practice—equipping managers to lead effectively and creating a positive employee experience.

What you’ll do

• Partner with executives to align people priorities with business goals.
• Coach frontline and middle managers, particularly employees transitioning into leadership.
• Develop practical leadership training, career-development programs, and succession plans.
• Lead recruiting, workforce planning, onboarding, retention, and performance management.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action with fairness and sound judgment.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, HR administration, vendor relationships, and compliance.
• Strengthen employee communication, engagement, recognition, and opportunities for feedback.
• Use workforce data to identify priorities and measure progress.
• Promote consistent use of HR policies, systems, and management practices.

What you bring

• At least seven years of progressive HR experience across core functions.
• At least three years leading HR staff, programs, or cross-functional people initiatives.
• Demonstrated success coaching managers and improving leadership effectiveness.
• The ability to advise executives while personally executing everyday HR work.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and practices covering employee relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• An approachable, collaborative style and the confidence to address difficult issues directly and respectfully.
• Experience using HR systems and workforce reporting tools.

Experience supporting hourly employees in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or another operational environment is preferred. A bachelor’s degree and HR certification are also preferred; candidates with equivalent practical experience are encouraged to apply.

Why consider this opportunity?

• A seat on the executive team and direct influence on business decisions.
• Meaningful ownership of manager development and the employee experience.
• Established HR resources to build upon.
• A collaborative, people-first leadership team and a modern Riverton facility.