Director of Human Resources (Remote in EST)

Director of Human ResourcesLocation: Remote supporting North Carolina and Virginia Eastern Time Zone highly preferred

Compensation: $75,000 $100,000 (based on experience)

About Connect N Care

Connect N Care is a growing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) company dedicated to delivering high-quality services to children and families across North Carolina. With a strong focus on providing a supportive environment for our staff and exceptional care for the families we serve, we are seeking an experienced HR leader to build, scale, and oversee our human resources function while remaining hands-on with day-to-day responsibilities.

About the Opportunity

This is a senior-level leadership role for a candidate who thrives in dynamic, growth-stage organizations. The Director of HR will manage one junior HR team member, set the strategic direction for the function, and personally handle key operational tasks. This leader will serve as a trusted partner to the executive team, ensuring compliance, driving best practices, and cultivating a positive, people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with company growth and mission
• Oversee all aspects of HR operations including recruiting, employee relations, benefits, and compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, as well as industry-specific requirements (HIPAA, healthcare/ABA regulations)
• Partner with leadership to design organizational structure, workforce planning, and performance management processes
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance, and retention strategies
• Build and maintain HR policies, employee handbook, and systems to support scalability
• Lead culture and engagement initiatives to promote retention and employee satisfaction
• Manage and mentor a junior HR team member

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated success building or scaling HR functions in a small to mid-sized organization
• Hands-on experience in compliance, employee relations, and recruiting
• Strong knowledge of federal and North Carolina employment laws
• SPHR/PHR certification strongly preferred
• Experience within the ABA, behavioral health, or healthcare field is highly preferred
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $75,000 $100,000 based on experience
• Opportunity to build the HR function from the ground up and shape the culture of a mission-driven organization
• Collaborative leadership team committed to growth and employee well-being

Please feel free to email wbelan@connectncareaba.com for more information.