Job purpose

Trajan® Wealth, with over $2.5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) and Assets Under Advisement (AUA), is thrilled to announce that we're seeking a Director of Human Resources

At Trajan Wealth, we pride ourselves on being a fiduciary firm dedicated to putting our clients' best interests first. With a strong foundation in wealth management and estate planning, we provide comprehensive financial solutions tailored to individual goals.

As the Director of Human Resources, you will serve as a strategic business partner to the executive team, providing leadership across all areas of HR to support Trajan Wealth's mission, growth, and employee experience. This role is both hands-on and high-impact, combining operational excellence with long-term strategic planning to drive organizational performance and foster a thriving workplace culture.

This position would be 5 days in-office at our Scottsdale Corporate office.

Duties and responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership
• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business goals and organizational priorities.
• Serve as a key contributor to company-wide planning, workforce design, and change management initiatives.

• Employee Relations
• Act as a trusted advisor across the organization, guiding leaders through complex employee matters while promoting a high-trust, high-performance culture.
• Lead efforts in conflict resolution, engagement, and retention strategies.

• Performance Management & Talent Development
• Oversee a comprehensive performance management program that encourages continuous feedback, goal alignment, and employee growth.
• Lead leadership development, coaching, and succession planning initiatives.

• Total Rewards Strategy
• Evaluate, design, and implement compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.
• Partner with Leadership to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation practices.

• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and multi-state employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain and enhance company policies, procedures, and employee handbook to reflect evolving practices and legal standards.

• Culture & Engagement
• Champion initiatives that drive employee engagement, reinforce core values, and foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace.
• Lead company-wide recognition and internal communications programs.

• HR Operations
• Oversee HR systems, analytics, and reporting to enable data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance across multiple states.
• Proven experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in HRIS platforms; experience optimizing systems is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Benefits

• $150,000+ base salary depending on experience.
• 401(k) with a matching contribution up to 13%.
• United Healthcare PPO medical coverage for employees, paid by the company.
• Delta Dental PPO, United Healthcare Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and many more voluntary options.
• Generous holidays and PTO.