HR Director

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

About the role:

CLA is seeking to hire an HR Director, Seamless to work remotely on our Talent Solutions team. This role is a key member of the Talent Solutions HR Consulting and Outsourcing team, providing leadership and oversight of the HR Director team responsible for internal growth. This role involves driving internal business development initiatives, managing a team of HR Directors focused on driving new business opportunities with existing CLA clients, and ensuring the successful delivery of project-based HR solutions for clients.

As an HR Director you will be responsible for:

• CLA Client Growth:

  • Develop and execute strategies to grow the HR Consulting and Outsourcing business through expanding existing CLA client relationships.

  • Collaborate with the Director of HR Consulting and Outsourcing to establish business objectives, revenue targets, and growth plans.

  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities by fostering relationships with CLA Client Relationship Leaders (CRLs) and existing clients.

  • Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and pricing strategies to secure new projects and engagements.

  • Collaborate with CRLs to support industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance visibility and drive business growth.

• Client Engagement:

  • Deliver HR project-based work, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with client objectives.

  • Be a collaborative partner with the HR Directors responsible for client engagements and support the onboarding of new clients.

  • Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements in the delivery of HR services.

  • Monitor project progress, budgets, and client satisfaction metrics, addressing any challenges proactively.

• Team Leadership and Management:

  • Oversee the team of HR Directors focused on seamless growth.

  • Ensure the team has the tools, resources, and training needed to excel in their roles.

  • Promote knowledge sharing and best practices among HR Directors to enhance client experience and new business opportunities.

  • Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement.

  • Assist in hiring, coaching, performance, and onboarding of team members.

  • Create a unified team vision for growth and use data/metrics to support decision making.

  • Support family members Inspired Careers through providing training opportunities, career path clarity, and connection to behavioral competencies.

• Operational and Financial Management:

  • Monitor project budgets and realization, ensuring that financial goals are met.

  • Analyze financial data and provide insights to management to support decision-making.

  • Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue.

  • Own the billing process for your portfolio of client work and collaborate with CRLs to ensure that project work billings are accurate and up to date and compliant with client contracts and CLA policies and procedures.

  • Prepare and present regular reports on opportunity pipeline, project statuses, and financial performance to Director of HR Consulting and Outsourcing.

• Quality and Risk management:

  • Understand firm policies and controls around independence and implement procedures to protect the firm and our clients.

  • Identify sensitive issues and consult with firmwide service specialists as needed.

What you will need:

• 10 years of relevant experience is required

• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. Degrees in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field preferred. Master's degree or MBA preferred

• A minimum of one of the following HR certifications is required or the ability to obtain 180 days of hire:SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification

• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office products. Experience with the HRIS systems such as is preferred: ADP Run, ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle Fusion Cloud, and Rippling.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)

• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Mental health coverage

• Quarterly Wellness stipend

• Fertility benefits

• Complete list of benefits here

The wage range for this position is: $118,733.00 - 178,100.00 Annual

Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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