🌟 Director of Human Resources

📍 Rogers Park, Chicago On-Site (Red Line Accessible)
💼 Digital Marketing + Media Powerhouse 90+ Employees National Client Roster
🧭 Reports to: CEO Leads Team of 3 (Recruiting Manager, HR Generalist)

Shape the Future of People Strategy in Digital Innovation

We’re partnering with a high-performing digital marketing and media firm—an award-winning agency that’s redefining paid media, SEO, and digital strategy for over 1,000 clients nationwide.

This is your opportunity to own the entire HR function at a company that’s scaling fast, powered by partnerships with Google, Meta, and Amazon. The firm combines startup energy with tenured leadership and a rock-solid reputation—earning accolades for both innovation and culture.

🎯 Your Mission

As Director of HR, you'll be both strategic architect and cultural steward. You’ll report directly to the CEO and lead a nimble, capable team in shaping how talent is hired, developed, and retained. You’ll work cross-functionally to build structures, policies, and programs that empower managers, elevate early-career staff, and support a high-growth trajectory.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Lead HR strategy while remaining deeply hands-on with day-to-day priorities
Drive talent attraction and retention strategies across all departments
Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Tech leadership to write compelling job profiles and hire A-players
Champion performance management, learning & development, and succession planning
Integrate core values into all HR policies and culture touchpoints
Guide compensation reviews, compliance initiatives, and HR systems management
Serve as a consultative partner to senior leadership on morale, ethics, engagement, and org design
Support benefits design, onboarding, DEI efforts, and legal compliance
Provide HR reporting insights and own key projects related to growth, training, and operations

💼 Ideal Profile

8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 in an HR leadership role
Bachelor's required; Master's or PHR/SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred
Previous experience in digital marketing, advertising, media, consulting, or tech
Strong knowledge of HR operations—especially in fast-moving, lean companies
Passion for people, performance, and practical systems
Excellent communication and coaching instincts
Comfortable wearing both the strategic and operational HR hats

🎉 Why This Role?

Direct access to decision-makers in a flat, collaborative culture
Real impact on shaping a fast-scaling people function
Vibrant, purpose-driven office environment just steps from the CTA Red Line
A company that values retention, learning, and innovation as much as revenue
Visible, career-defining opportunity to build your own legacy in HR leadership

📩 Apply now via Crucial Hire to confidentially explore whether this role aligns with your path as a next-gen HR leader.