Placers Professional, a division of Placers
Human Resources Director
Placers Professional, a division of Placers, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
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Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
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Certified Personnel Consultant / Senior Professional Recruiter Director of Human Resources | Wilmington, DE, PA, NJ
Placers is seeking a
Director of Human Resources
for a respected client headquartered in
Wilmington, DE . This senior leadership role will build and lead a modern, people‑centric HR function for an organization of approximately
500 employees , with direct oversight of
3–4 national locations
across Wilmington, DE and surrounding states.
This is a
hands‑on, strategic opportunity
offering the autonomy to design HR strategy from the ground up while partnering closely with executive leadership. The organization operates across multiple national and international sites, with continued U.S. expansion planned.
What You’ll Do
Build and lead a modern HR department, owning structure, systems, policies, and processes
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, aligning HR with business and operational goals
Design compensation, performance management, and workforce planning strategies
Lead employee relations, compliance, and multi‑state HR operations
Leverage AI, HR technology, and HRIS to modernize people operations
Maintain strong onsite presence and leadership visibility
Ideal Background
10+ years of HR experience; 5+ years in senior HR leadership
Multi‑site experience within
retail, manufacturing, automotive, or sales‑driven environments
SHRM certification required
Proven ability to modernize HR functions and scale operations
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
Must be within commuting distance of
Wilmington, DE
This role is based in
modern, well‑appointed facilities
and offers the opportunity to build a future‑ready HR organization with meaningful impact.
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Retail, Consumer Services, and Parts Distribution
Benefits: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance
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Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Placers Professional, a division of Placers
Certified Personnel Consultant / Senior Professional Recruiter Director of Human Resources | Wilmington, DE, PA, NJ
Placers is seeking a
Director of Human Resources
for a respected client headquartered in
Wilmington, DE . This senior leadership role will build and lead a modern, people‑centric HR function for an organization of approximately
500 employees , with direct oversight of
3–4 national locations
across Wilmington, DE and surrounding states.
This is a
hands‑on, strategic opportunity
offering the autonomy to design HR strategy from the ground up while partnering closely with executive leadership. The organization operates across multiple national and international sites, with continued U.S. expansion planned.
What You’ll Do
Build and lead a modern HR department, owning structure, systems, policies, and processes
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, aligning HR with business and operational goals
Design compensation, performance management, and workforce planning strategies
Lead employee relations, compliance, and multi‑state HR operations
Leverage AI, HR technology, and HRIS to modernize people operations
Maintain strong onsite presence and leadership visibility
Ideal Background
10+ years of HR experience; 5+ years in senior HR leadership
Multi‑site experience within
retail, manufacturing, automotive, or sales‑driven environments
SHRM certification required
Proven ability to modernize HR functions and scale operations
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
Must be within commuting distance of
Wilmington, DE
This role is based in
modern, well‑appointed facilities
and offers the opportunity to build a future‑ready HR organization with meaningful impact.
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Retail, Consumer Services, and Parts Distribution
Benefits: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance
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