Contract HR Director POST NUMBER: 459372
Vaco has partnered with a client in Lebanon to hire an experienced HR Director to provide hands-on leadership and strategic HR support on an interim basis.
This role is expected to last 4-6 weeks and requires discretion, adaptability, and strong HR operational expertise. The HR Director will step in to ensure continuity of key HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, and employee relations, while guiding the organization through upcoming transitions.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and oversee all HR operations during company transitions
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Manage and review payroll for 160 employees on a bi-weekly schedule
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Support open enrollment beginning early November, including coordination through Employee Navigator.
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Provide on-site HR leadership and employee communication support during company transitions
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Partner closely with the CFO and existing HR team to maintain stability and compliance.
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Manage job postings, sourcing, and initial candidate screening through Applicant Stack ATS.
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Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in all HR communications and actions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Proven experience as an HR Director, Senior HR Manager, or equivalent role.
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Demonstrated success managing restructuring and organizational changes.
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Hands-on experience with payroll oversight, open enrollment, and recruiting processes.
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Proficient with HR systems
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and tact.
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Flexible and proactive mindset—able to shift between strategic and tactical work.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.