About Our Client Regency Supply is a family-owned, national electrical and lighting distributor headquartered in Chatsworth, CA, with over 40 years of experience supporting contractors and maintenance professionals. Formed through the merger of Regency Lighting and AllSale Electric, Regency Supply offers a full suite of solutions, including lighting replacement (MRO), energy retrofits, construction and architectural lighting, design services through RL Studio, and 24/7 online ordering. With additional locations in Kennesaw, GA, and across Southern California, Regency Supply combines extensive inventory with expert guidance to ensure contractors and clients receive the products and support they need—quickly and reliably. Founded in 1983 by Mike Goldstone and Ron Regenstreif, the company operates on core values of integrity, service, and expertise, often guided by the faith-based principles of its founders. About the Role The Director of Human Resources is the senior internal authority on people strategy, risk management, and organizational effectiveness. This role balances hands-on leadership with strategic ownership, acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while still operating close to the business. Key Responsibilities HR Team Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
Provide overall leadership and direction for the HR function, including structure, roles, and capability development
Build and maintain a high-performing HR team through coaching and performance management
Set priorities and allocate resources to ensure HR efforts align with business objectives
Establish standards for HR decision-making, service delivery, and risk management
Mentor HR team members and serve as a role model for judgment, professionalism, and discretion
Strategic HR Leadership
Translate business strategy into scalable people programs
Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design
Advise ownership on risk, compliance, and people-related financial exposure
Employee Relations & Risk Management
Own high-risk investigations, executive issues, and sensitive terminations
Partner directly with legal counsel; determine when escalation is required
Proactively identify compliance gaps and mitigation strategies
Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
Design, evaluate, and recommend compensation and incentive structures
Oversee benefits strategy, renewals, funding models, and cost containment
Provide decision-ready analysis to ownership
HR Operations & Infrastructure
Oversee payroll, HRIS, leave administration, and vendor relationships
Ensure processes scale with growth, acquisitions, or restructuring
Own HR audit readiness and governance
Workers' Compensation & Risk Management
Provide strategic oversight of the workers' compensation program, including claims trends, cost drivers, return-to-work strategy, and loss mitigation
Partner with brokers, carriers, and legal counsel on complex claims, litigation, and settlements
Advise leadership on risk exposure, experience modification (MOD) factors, and proactive cost-containment strategies
OSHA & Workplace Safety Compliance
Own OSHA compliance strategy, including policies, training programs, audit readiness, and regulatory response
Lead investigations of serious incidents and coordinate corrective action plans
Ensure safety practices scale appropriately across locations and operational environments
Property & Casualty Insurance Strategy
Serve as the primary internal owner for P&C insurance programs, including workers' compensation, EPLI, and liability coverage
Lead annual insurance renewals, broker relationships, and coverage evaluations
Provide executive-level recommendations on coverage structure, limits, and risk tolerance
Leadership Development & Culture
Coach leaders on performance, accountability, and behavior alignment
Champion company values and culture across locations
Lead training, engagement, and communication strategies.
Authority & Decision-Making Parameters
Make final recommendations on terminations, investigations, and corrective action
Select and manage HR vendors within approved budgets
Redesign HR programs and policies, subject to executive sign-off
Act as internal decision-maker on compliance and risk matters
Authorized to manage broker relationships, recommend carriers and coverage structures, and lead renewals within approved financial parameters
Acts as the company's internal authority on employment-related risk and insurance strategy, subject to executive sign-off on material financial decisions
Requirements
12-18+ years progressive HR leadership; HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP) preferred
Experience in distribution, warehousing, or operational environments
Deep California and multi-state labor law expertise
Comfort operating in gray areas while managing legal and people risk
Comfort serving as the organization's internal authority on people-related risk
Proven executive advisory capability
Synthesizes people, legal, and financial risk into clear recommendations
Exceptional judgment in high-risk, high-ambiguity situations
Proven ability to balance business needs, legal compliance, and employee experience
Handles confidential information with discretion and restraint
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across a diverse employee population including owners, managers, and frontline employees
Calm, concise executive presence with ability to maintain composure during conflict, investigations, and executive tension
Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Retirement Plans Paid Time Off Paid Sick Paid Holidays Employee Discounts