Director, Human Resources Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for director, human resources, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for consultation on issues related to legal and procedural compliance, employee relations, engagement initiatives, workforce planning, talent and performance management, compensation, organizational design and development.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Manage workforce planning and reporting compensation related matters
• Exposure to consulting business model(s)
• Detailed and current knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Enthusiastic, energetic and creative personality
• Proven experience and success in talent management and programmatic development of leaders at all levels in the organization
• Working knowledge of progressive human resource principles in the areas of engagement, talent attraction, talent management
• Experience in change management and partnering with management to transform a company
• Knowledge of predictive analytics

I would like to submit my application for the director, human resources opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for day-to-day employee relations support to management and staff; lead or assist with internal investigations as needed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Expertise in California employment law
• HRIS implementation and usage is essential
• Senior Human Resource Professional, Certification (Preferred)
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects
• Non-profit experience highly preferred
• HR Certifications highly preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP)
• Great customer service, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and managerial skills
• Understanding of Colorado Employment law

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, human resources position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consultation and coaching on issues related to legal and procedural compliance, employee relations, workforce planning, talent and performance management, recruitment & selection of senior roles, compensation and organizational development.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, creative problem solving, judgment, negotiating, influencing, and strategic decision making skills
• Knowledge of and experience in the development and implementation of talent acquisition and management preferred
• PHR/SPHR (HRCI), Human Capital Strategist (HCI), or similar related accredited Human Resources/Talent Management certifications preferred
• Provides human resources expertise and/or counsel in many day-to-day employee/management-related functions to include interviewing and hiring, evaluating and improving employee performance, orientating new employees and other applicable persons, in-servicing, counseling, disciplining, terminating employees, recommending and approving pay increases, employee status changes, grievances and compliance processing
• Develops and implements appropriate action plans and strategies, identifies and responds to market trends to meet the changing needs of the organization and customers
• Experience and understanding in the areas of talent acquisition, talent management, learning, leadership development, organizational development and employee engagement
• Supports the organizations’ mission and vision
• Develops departmental goals and sets priorities

I would like to submit my application for the director, human resources opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for counsel and direction to managers and employees regarding performance management, employee relations, recruitment, succession planning, compensation, compliance, training & development and organizational design.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent interpersonal skills—positive and adaptable, maintains confidentiality, receptive to others’ ideas and has a reasoned point of view
• Hands on experience executing Succession Planning & Talent Management
• Strong experience with ADP implementation and administration preferred
• Design or architecture experience
• Extensive experience supporting a global Operations/Manufacturing function
• Results oriented individual with a thirst for process improvement
• In-depth knowledge of human resources trends, market trends, alternative approaches to HR practices (e.g., organizational development, team facilitation, work/life policy, and compensation)
• Demonstrated success in linking HR initiatives to drive business strategy

In response to your job posting for director, human resources, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for day-to-day support and counsel to functional location in the areas of employee relations, talent management, compensation, policy interpretation, and employee development.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Possess strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws including but not limited to ADA, OSHA, COBRA, EEO, FLSA and FMLA
• Working knowledge in creating and measuring effective HR strategies
• Experience in developing policies and maintaining records of compliance
• A team player and strong collaborator
• Client focused orientation with excellent relationship management skills
• Solid understanding and experience working in a global matrix environment
• Manage human resource operations through recruiting, selecting, orienting, counselling and disciplining staff
• Support management by providing human resource advice, counseling and decisions