Human Resources Director

Linwood Center is seeking a strategic Human Resources Director to lead the organization’s HR function onsite in Ellicott City, MD. This leadership role oversees an HR team and focuses on guiding leadership, strengthening employee relations, driving HR operational excellence, and enhancing organizational effectiveness, with oversight across all HR activities. The position offers a salary range of $115,000 to $135,000 per year and demands a seasoned, mission-driven HR leader.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a strategic advisor to organizational leadership
• Leading the overall HR function and HR team
• Driving HR operational effectiveness and process improvement
• Managing and resolving complex employee relations matters
• Coaching leaders on performance management, accountability, and workplace issues
• Partnering with leadership on workforce planning and organizational structure
• Developing and enhancing HR policies, practices, and systems
• Strengthening employee engagement, culture, and retention initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies
• Creating scalable HR processes that support organizational growth and operational excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required; or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within a nonprofit, education, healthcare, or mission-driven environment
• Minimum of 5 years of HR leadership experience with demonstrated success advising senior leadership and managing HR functions
• Strong background in employee relations, organizational development, and HR strategy
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to leadership
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience leading organizational change, process improvement, and operational effectiveness initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Experience leading and developing HR staff
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable HR certification preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance & AD&D
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Three Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership, if desired
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• A True Leadership Opportunity
• The Opportunity to Strengthen and Elevate HR
• Mission-Driven Work That Matters
• Strategic Work with Operational Influence
• Leadership Support and Team Structure

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A strong HR leader who understands both strategy and operations
• Comfortable navigating difficult conversations and complex employee situations
• Able to influence leaders and build credibility across the organization
• Solutions-oriented, calm under pressure, and highly professional
• Someone who can balance empathy with accountability
• Passionate about building effective teams and healthy workplace cultures
• Experienced in leading HR functions beyond just administration and compliance

WHAT WE OFFER

• A meaningful leadership role with organizational impact
• A collaborative and mission-focused environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Leadership visibility and partnership opportunities
• The ability to shape and strengthen the HR function
• A workplace where your expertise and voice will matter

READY TO LEAD THE FUNCTION, NOT JUST MANAGE TASKS?

If you are an experienced HR leader looking for an opportunity to drive strategy, strengthen operations, support leaders, and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.