Location: Kentucky (On-Site Only, Relocation assistance available)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Are you a hands-on HR leader who thrives in a people-first culture where your ideas drive real change? This is your opportunity to lead all areas of Human Resources for a respected organization that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll be a key part of the leadership team—shaping culture, ensuring compliance, and developing people at every level.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage HR operations including employee relations, policy development, performance management, and compliance.
• Build and enhance systems that support coaching, training, reviews, and succession planning.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen talent pipelines and promote a high-performance culture.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation, and benefits programs for competitiveness and fairness.
• Administer payroll and HRIS systems while maintaining accurate employee data and reporting.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for employment law and compliance (EEOC, FMLA, ADA, wage/hour).
• Develop and manage Workers’ Compensation and safety training initiatives.
• Lead investigations and unemployment claims with consistency and integrity.
• Support ISO 9001 certification through policy documentation and employee training.
• Continuously improve HR communication, engagement, and systems company-wide.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• HR certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Kentucky employment law.
• Proven ability to coach and develop teams while balancing strategy and hands-on execution.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS or ERP platforms.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What’s Offered
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Three weeks paid time off
• A people-focused culture that values growth, respect, and doing things the right way
If you’re ready to make an impact and lead with purpose, send your resume today for immediate and confidential consideration to:
Hillary Cooley – Search Consultant, gpac
📩 hillary.cooley@gogpac.com
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
