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CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whose 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 to join our Talent Solutions team. This is a key role in our Talent Solutions, HR Consulting and Outsourcing team. This individual is responsible for managing and developing their engagement team members, overseeing client engagements in their portfolio, and delivering tailored HR solutions to meet client needs. This leader will act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring operational excellence, strategic alignment, and the successful delivery of HR solutions.
As an HR Director you will be responsible for:
Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, build strong relationships and drive high levels of client experience and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, HR needs, and provide strategic guidance.
- Oversee multiple client engagements, supporting on-time and quality delivery of HR solutions.
- Ado service-level agreements and ensure all HR deliverables comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Monitor client feedback and continuously improve engagement strategies to exceed client expectations.
- Design and implement innovative HR solutions tailored to client needs.
- Stay updated on HR trends, technologies, and best practices to offer cutting-edge solutions.
- Identify market trends and opportunities to expand service offerings and clients.
- Responsible for driving growth in existing client engagements.
Team Leadership:
- Lead, inspire, and mentor Sr.HR Generalists, HR Generalists, and HR Coordinators on your engagement team.
- Assist in hiring, coaching, performance, and onboarding of team members.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that emphasizes professional growth, innovation, and accountability.
- Identify skill gaps and provide training and coaching to upskill team members, ensuring alignment with evolving client needs.
- Support family members Inspired Careers.
- Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations to track team progress and address challenges.
Operational and Financial Management:
- Develop and manage budgets for client engagements, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.
- Optimize processes and workflows to enhance the quality and scalability of HR consulting and outsourcing services.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of HR initiatives and client engagements.
- Own the billing process for your client engagements and collaborate with CLA Client Relationship Leaders (CRLs) to ensure that project work billings are accurate and up to date, ensuring that they are compliant with client contracts and CLA policies and procedures.
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 approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $105,600-$181,000
LI-SK1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whose 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 to join our Talent Solutions team. This is a key role in our Talent Solutions, HR Consulting and Outsourcing team. This individual is responsible for managing and developing their engagement team members, overseeing client engagements in their portfolio, and delivering tailored HR solutions to meet client needs. This leader will act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring operational excellence, strategic alignment, and the successful delivery of HR solutions.
As an HR Director you will be responsible for:
Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, build strong relationships and drive high levels of client experience and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, HR needs, and provide strategic guidance.
- Oversee multiple client engagements, supporting on-time and quality delivery of HR solutions.
- Ado service-level agreements and ensure all HR deliverables comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Monitor client feedback and continuously improve engagement strategies to exceed client expectations.
- Design and implement innovative HR solutions tailored to client needs.
- Stay updated on HR trends, technologies, and best practices to offer cutting-edge solutions.
- Identify market trends and opportunities to expand service offerings and clients.
- Responsible for driving growth in existing client engagements.
Team Leadership:
- Lead, inspire, and mentor Sr.HR Generalists, HR Generalists, and HR Coordinators on your engagement team.
- Assist in hiring, coaching, performance, and onboarding of team members.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that emphasizes professional growth, innovation, and accountability.
- Identify skill gaps and provide training and coaching to upskill team members, ensuring alignment with evolving client needs.
- Support family members Inspired Careers.
- Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations to track team progress and address challenges.
Operational and Financial Management:
- Develop and manage budgets for client engagements, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.
- Optimize processes and workflows to enhance the quality and scalability of HR consulting and outsourcing services.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of HR initiatives and client engagements.
- Own the billing process for your client engagements and collaborate with CLA Client Relationship Leaders (CRLs) to ensure that project work billings are accurate and up to date, ensuring that they are compliant with client contracts and CLA policies and procedures.
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 approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $105,600-$181,000
LI-SK1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal51
- CVS Health47
- Columbia University41
- Crunch Fitness38
- FirstService Residential32
Top Industries Hiring
- Education980
- Healthcare & Medical Services798
- Consulting & Professional Services403
- Technology & Software317
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals233
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in HR director jobs.
- 8 or more years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Demonstrated expertise in employment law, compliance, and HR policy development
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred
- Proven ability to develop and execute talent acquisition and retention strategies
Tips for Your HR Director Job Search
Quantify workforce impact on your resume
HR Director candidates who list specific outcomes, like headcount managed, retention rate improvements, or time-to-fill reductions, stand out over those who describe duties. Frame every bullet around what changed under your leadership, not what you were responsible for.
Match your resume to each company's size
A director who led HR for a 200-person startup and one who managed a team at a 10,000-person corporation have very different profiles. Tailor your resume to emphasize the workforce scale that matches the employer, because hiring teams screen heavily for comparable experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hr director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target industries where your expertise is rare
If you have deep experience in a regulated sector like healthcare or financial services, lead with that in your summary. Employers in those industries value HR leaders who already understand their compliance environment and don't need to learn it on the job.
Prepare a strategic initiative case study for interviews
Most hr director interviews include a behavioral round where you walk through a major initiative you led, such as a reorganization, benefits overhaul, or culture shift. Prepare one detailed example with context, your decision-making process, obstacles, and measurable results.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
In hr director offers, the reporting structure and budget authority matter as much as pay. Clarify whether you own recruiting and total rewards or just one function before accepting, since a narrower scope limits your growth and affects how you position the role on your next resume.
HR Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hr directors?
The companies hiring the most hr directors right now include Alvarez & Marsal, CVS Health, and Columbia University, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Healthcare systems, large technology companies, and financial institutions consistently post the highest volume of hr director openings.
How many hr director jobs are remote?
About 19% of hr director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the role's shift toward distributed workforce oversight. Functions like talent acquisition strategy, HR policy development, and employee relations tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles requiring on-site presence typically involve manufacturing, healthcare facilities, or large physical operations.
How do you become a hr director?
Start by building a generalist HR foundation across recruiting, compensation, employee relations, and compliance before moving into a specialized or management role. Progress from HR coordinator or specialist to HR manager, then pursue a director-level role once you have supervised a team and led at least one cross-functional initiative. Earning an SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification before applying to director roles signals strategic readiness to hiring committees.
Can you get hired as a hr director without prior director experience?
Yes, particularly in smaller organizations or high-growth companies where the hr director role is the first dedicated senior HR hire. The most common path is moving up from a senior HR manager or HR business partner role after leading a significant project, such as building a performance management system or managing a large-scale organizational change, that demonstrates director-level thinking and execution.
What does the hr director interview process look like?
Most hr director interview processes include an initial recruiter or HR screen, followed by a panel interview with the hiring manager and cross-functional leaders, and a final round with senior leadership or the CEO. Many employers add a presentation round where you are asked to assess a current HR challenge or propose a people strategy. Reference checks are typically thorough and include former direct reports as well as managers.
Where can I find and apply to hr director jobs?
You can find and apply to hr director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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