Human Resources Director

AccuWeather is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join their growing HR team who will lead and execute strategic HR initiatives with a primary focus on recruiting, talent management, and employee development. This role is responsible for building a high-performing workforce by attracting top talent, developing employees, and aligning talent strategies with organizational goals. The Director will serve as a key partner to the management team in shaping a culture of continuous learning, development, and performance excellence.Key Responsibilities1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce PlanningDevelop and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract diverse, high-quality candidatesPartner with leadership to forecast workforce needs and build talent pipelines, including early-career talentOversee employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choiceOptimize recruiting processes, tools, and metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, etc.)Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycleManage employee onboarding through development of best-in-class programing through the first 90 days2. Internship & Early Career Program DevelopmentDesign and manage a structured internship and early-career talent program aligned with business needsBuild partnerships with universities, colleges, and professional organizations to create a strong talent pipelineEstablish program goals, curricula, and meaningful project-based experiences for internsCreate pathways from internships to full-time employmentMeasure program success through conversion rates, performance outcomes, and participant feedbackPromote the organization’s brand on campuses and within early-career networks3. Talent Management & Succession PlanningDesign and lead performance management systems that drive accountability and growthIdentify high-potential employees and create succession plans for critical rolesPartner with leaders to support employee engagement, retention, and career progressionImplement talent review processes and leadership development strategiesUse data and analytics to inform talent decisions and improve organizational effectiveness4. Learning, Training & DevelopmentDevelop and execute a company-wide learning and development strategyDesign leadership development programs and career pathing frameworksAssess training needs and deliver programs that enhance employee skills and performancePromote a culture of continuous learning and professional growthEvaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs based on feedback and outcomes5. HR Leadership & StrategyAlign HR strategies with overall business objectivesServe as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on talent-related mattersLead and develop the HR team to deliver high-impact resultsEnsure compliance with employment laws and HR best practicesDrive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across recruiting and developmentQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership rolesStrong expertise in recruiting, talent management, and learning & developmentProven ability to build and implement strategic HR programsExperience with HRIS systems and talent analyticsExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsKey CompetenciesStrategic thinking and executionTalent assessment and developmentChange managementData-driven decision-makingCoaching and leadership developmentStrong interpersonal and influencing skillsSuccess MetricsImproved quality of hire and reduced time-to-fillIncreased employee retention and engagement scoresStrong internal promotion and succession pipelineMeasurable impact of training programs on performanceImproved onboarding and intern experiencesLeadership bench strength and readinessAbout AccuWeatherAccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionAccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to human.resources@accuweather.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.