Human Resources Director
AccuWeather, State College, PA, United States
AccuWeather is seeking aDirector 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 Responsibilities 1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract diverse, high-quality candidates
Partner with leadership to forecast workforce needs and build talent pipelines, including early-career talent
Oversee employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice
Optimize recruiting processes, tools, and metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, etc.)
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle
Manage employee onboarding through development of best-in-class programing through the first 90 days
2. Internship & Early Career Program Development
Design and manage a structured internship and early-career talent program aligned with business needs
Build partnerships with universities, colleges, and professional organizations to create a strong talent pipeline
Establish program goals, curricula, and meaningful project-based experiences for interns
Create pathways from internships to full-time employment
Measure program success through conversion rates, performance outcomes, and participant feedback
Promote the organization's brand on campuses and within early-career networks
3. Talent Management & Succession Planning
Design and lead performance management systems that drive accountability and growth
Identify high-potential employees and create succession plans for critical roles
Partner with leaders to support employee engagement, retention, and career progression
Implement talent review processes and leadership development strategies
Use data and analytics to inform talent decisions and improve organizational effectiveness
4. Learning, Training & Development
Develop and execute a company-wide learning and development strategy
Design leadership development programs and career pathing frameworks
Assess training needs and deliver programs that enhance employee skills and performance
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs based on feedback and outcomes
5. HR Leadership & Strategy
Align HR strategies with overall business objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on talent-related matters
Lead and develop the HR team to deliver high-impact results
Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices
Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across recruiting and development
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
Strong expertise in recruiting, talent management, and learning & development
Proven ability to build and implement strategic HR programs
Experience with HRIS systems and talent analytics
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and execution
Talent assessment and development
Change management
Data-driven decision-making
Coaching and leadership development
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Success Metrics
Improved quality of hire and reduced time-to-fill
Increased employee retention and engagement scores
Strong internal promotion and succession pipeline
Measurable impact of training programs on performance
Improved onboarding and intern experiences
Leadership bench strength and readiness
About AccuWeather AccuWeather, 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 & Inclusion AccuWeather 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 tohuman.resources@accuweather.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Key Responsibilities 1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract diverse, high-quality candidates
Partner with leadership to forecast workforce needs and build talent pipelines, including early-career talent
Oversee employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice
Optimize recruiting processes, tools, and metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, etc.)
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle
Manage employee onboarding through development of best-in-class programing through the first 90 days
2. Internship & Early Career Program Development
Design and manage a structured internship and early-career talent program aligned with business needs
Build partnerships with universities, colleges, and professional organizations to create a strong talent pipeline
Establish program goals, curricula, and meaningful project-based experiences for interns
Create pathways from internships to full-time employment
Measure program success through conversion rates, performance outcomes, and participant feedback
Promote the organization's brand on campuses and within early-career networks
3. Talent Management & Succession Planning
Design and lead performance management systems that drive accountability and growth
Identify high-potential employees and create succession plans for critical roles
Partner with leaders to support employee engagement, retention, and career progression
Implement talent review processes and leadership development strategies
Use data and analytics to inform talent decisions and improve organizational effectiveness
4. Learning, Training & Development
Develop and execute a company-wide learning and development strategy
Design leadership development programs and career pathing frameworks
Assess training needs and deliver programs that enhance employee skills and performance
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs based on feedback and outcomes
5. HR Leadership & Strategy
Align HR strategies with overall business objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on talent-related matters
Lead and develop the HR team to deliver high-impact results
Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices
Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across recruiting and development
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
Strong expertise in recruiting, talent management, and learning & development
Proven ability to build and implement strategic HR programs
Experience with HRIS systems and talent analytics
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and execution
Talent assessment and development
Change management
Data-driven decision-making
Coaching and leadership development
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Success Metrics
Improved quality of hire and reduced time-to-fill
Increased employee retention and engagement scores
Strong internal promotion and succession pipeline
Measurable impact of training programs on performance
Improved onboarding and intern experiences
Leadership bench strength and readiness
About AccuWeather AccuWeather, 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 & Inclusion AccuWeather 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 tohuman.resources@accuweather.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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