HR Director Jobs in Pennsylvania
HR Director jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with strong demand across healthcare systems, higher education, financial services, and manufacturing throughout the state. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley are the primary hiring centers, home to major employers like UPMC, Independence Blue Cross, and Comcast. Talent acquisition strategy, HR business partnering, and compliance with Pennsylvania labor law are among the most sought-after specialties, with openings at every level from newly promoted managers through senior executives. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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People & Operations Manager (Hospitality)
William Penn Inn | Lower Gwynedd, PA | Full-time, Monday through Friday
Ready to stay in hospitality and get your nights and weekends back?
If you're a restaurant, banquet, or hotel manager who loves this industry but is tired of closing on Saturdays and missing every holiday, this is the job you've been waiting for.
The William Penn Inn is hiring a People & Operations Manager. You'd take everything you already know about running a hospitality team and apply it to the people side of the business: hiring, onboarding, training, and keeping a 100+ person staff supported and running well.
Same industry. Same energy. Regular hours.
About us
The William Penn Inn has been operating since 1714, making us the oldest continuously operating inn in the country. We're a family-owned property doing fine dining, weddings and banquets, a bakery, takeout, and four guest rooms. We're in the middle of a significant growth period, and this role is central to it.
What you'd own
- Hiring and onboarding
- Run the hiring process end to end: postings, screening, scheduling interviews, and coordinating tryouts with department heads
- Onboard every new hire, from paperwork through orientation
- Work with the Culinary Director, dining room managers, and banquet team to keep every department properly staffed
- Employee support
- Be the person staff come to with questions, concerns, and issues
- Support managers on coaching conversations, performance reviews, and documentation
- Help translate and communicate across a bilingual team
- Administration and compliance
- Maintain employee records and HR files
- Assist with portions of payroll (payroll is processed in-house; you'd support it, not own it)
- Administer benefits enrollment and answer employee benefits questions
- Keep us compliant on wage and hour, OSHA, and employment documentation
- Handle workers' compensation and unemployment claims
- Training and culture
- Coordinate training programs across departments
- Build out recognition and retention initiatives
- Help us keep good people
- Community and visibility (light)
- Help keep our social media presence active, especially around hiring, staff, and community involvement
- Serve as a point of contact for local organizations, chambers, and community partners
Who this is right for
You've run a restaurant, banquet department, hotel front office, or club. You know what a Saturday night feels like, you know why a line cook quits, and you know how to talk to a 19-year-old busser and a 30-year veteran chef on the same shift.
You're organized, comfortable with technology, and you actually like the administrative side of the work.
Formal HR experience is a plus, not a requirement. If you've been the one at your property who handled the hiring, the paperwork, the scheduling, and the employee issues, you've already been doing most of this job.
Spanish is a real plus. A significant part of our team is Spanish-speaking, and being able to communicate directly makes a large difference.
What we're not looking for
This is an in-person role at a working inn. You'd be on property, around the team, in the building. If you're looking for a remote or primarily work-from-home position, this isn't it.
Schedule and compensation
- $50,000 - $60,000, depending on experience
- Monday through Friday, days, on property
- Occasional evenings or weekends for a hiring event, a job fair, or a major property event. Not every week, and not on a line schedule.
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee dining discount
To apply
Send a resume. Tell us where you've worked and what you handled there. We're more interested in what you've actually run than in what your title was.
The William Penn Inn is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
People & Operations Manager (Hospitality)
William Penn Inn | Lower Gwynedd, PA | Full-time, Monday through Friday
Ready to stay in hospitality and get your nights and weekends back?
If you're a restaurant, banquet, or hotel manager who loves this industry but is tired of closing on Saturdays and missing every holiday, this is the job you've been waiting for.
The William Penn Inn is hiring a People & Operations Manager. You'd take everything you already know about running a hospitality team and apply it to the people side of the business: hiring, onboarding, training, and keeping a 100+ person staff supported and running well.
Same industry. Same energy. Regular hours.
About us
The William Penn Inn has been operating since 1714, making us the oldest continuously operating inn in the country. We're a family-owned property doing fine dining, weddings and banquets, a bakery, takeout, and four guest rooms. We're in the middle of a significant growth period, and this role is central to it.
What you'd own
- Hiring and onboarding
- Run the hiring process end to end: postings, screening, scheduling interviews, and coordinating tryouts with department heads
- Onboard every new hire, from paperwork through orientation
- Work with the Culinary Director, dining room managers, and banquet team to keep every department properly staffed
- Employee support
- Be the person staff come to with questions, concerns, and issues
- Support managers on coaching conversations, performance reviews, and documentation
- Help translate and communicate across a bilingual team
- Administration and compliance
- Maintain employee records and HR files
- Assist with portions of payroll (payroll is processed in-house; you'd support it, not own it)
- Administer benefits enrollment and answer employee benefits questions
- Keep us compliant on wage and hour, OSHA, and employment documentation
- Handle workers' compensation and unemployment claims
- Training and culture
- Coordinate training programs across departments
- Build out recognition and retention initiatives
- Help us keep good people
- Community and visibility (light)
- Help keep our social media presence active, especially around hiring, staff, and community involvement
- Serve as a point of contact for local organizations, chambers, and community partners
Who this is right for
You've run a restaurant, banquet department, hotel front office, or club. You know what a Saturday night feels like, you know why a line cook quits, and you know how to talk to a 19-year-old busser and a 30-year veteran chef on the same shift.
You're organized, comfortable with technology, and you actually like the administrative side of the work.
Formal HR experience is a plus, not a requirement. If you've been the one at your property who handled the hiring, the paperwork, the scheduling, and the employee issues, you've already been doing most of this job.
Spanish is a real plus. A significant part of our team is Spanish-speaking, and being able to communicate directly makes a large difference.
What we're not looking for
This is an in-person role at a working inn. You'd be on property, around the team, in the building. If you're looking for a remote or primarily work-from-home position, this isn't it.
Schedule and compensation
- $50,000 - $60,000, depending on experience
- Monday through Friday, days, on property
- Occasional evenings or weekends for a hiring event, a job fair, or a major property event. Not every week, and not on a line schedule.
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee dining discount
To apply
Send a resume. Tell us where you've worked and what you handled there. We're more interested in what you've actually run than in what your title was.
The William Penn Inn is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in HR director jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification strongly preferred by Pennsylvania employers
- Seven or more years of progressive HR experience, including people leadership
- Demonstrated knowledge of Pennsylvania labor law, FMLA, and ADA compliance
- Experience supporting multi-site or multi-state operations common in Pennsylvania organizations
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP
HR Director Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hr director in Pennsylvania?
Most hr directors in Pennsylvania begin with a bachelor's degree in human resources or business, then build experience across generalist or specialist roles before moving into leadership. Pennsylvania has no state-issued license for HR professionals, but employers strongly favor candidates holding SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification. Progressive experience across recruiting, employee relations, and compliance is the standard path, with larger Philadelphia and Pittsburgh employers often expecting a master's degree for senior-level appointments.
How much do HR directors make in Pennsylvania?
HR directors in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $133,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,940 for the lowest 10% to over $222,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hr directors in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring hr directors in Pennsylvania right now include Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, Latitude AI, and URBN, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large health systems, insurance carriers, and regional manufacturers means hr director demand is distributed across both major metros and mid-sized markets like Allentown and Harrisburg.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most hr director jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton have the most hr director openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense concentration of health systems, universities, and financial services firms, while Pittsburgh's strength in healthcare and technology drives consistent demand there, and the Lehigh Valley's manufacturing and logistics base supports steady openings in that corridor.
Are there remote hr director jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than many management roles, since much of hr director work involves strategy, policy, and systems that translate well to remote environments. About 42% of hr director openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly desk-based this role is. The most remote-compatible responsibilities include HR policy development, compliance oversight, and HRIS administration, while employee relations and onboarding often require at least some on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a hr director in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into an HR manager role first by starting as an HR generalist or business partner at a large Pennsylvania employer such as a health system, university, or regional manufacturer. UPMC, Penn Medicine, and Temple University all run structured HR development programs that hire early-career candidates. Earning your PHR certification while in a coordinator or generalist role signals readiness for leadership, and experience with Pennsylvania-specific compliance topics like the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to hr director jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to hr director jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across the state's major hiring markets. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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