Director of HR and EHS at Kinsley Group – East Granby, Connecticut

The Director of Human Resources & Environment, Health and Safety (HR & EHS) leads the execution and daily management of HR and EHS programs across the organization. This role translates company strategy into operational plans while ensuring compliance, workforce effectiveness, and a strong culture of safety and accountability.

The position requires the highest standards of discretion, professionalism, and ethical judgment when handling sensitive employee, legal, and business information.

Key Qualifications:

Operational Leadership & Strategy Execution

• Execute HR and EHS strategies, policies, and programs established by the VP of HR & EHS.
• Lead day-to-day HR and EHS operations across all locations, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Develop operational plans, workflows, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy within approved frameworks, escalating enterprise-level risks and strategic matters as required.

Human Resources Leadership

• Oversee execution of talent acquisition, onboarding, training and development, performance management, and workforce planning processes.
• Administer compensation, benefits, and HR programs in alignment with approved strategies and budgets.
• Lead employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations in compliance with employment law.
• Ensure accurate HR data management, payroll coordination, and HRIS administration.
• Support leadership development, structured training initiatives, and succession planning through disciplined implementation and follow-through.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leadership

• Lead execution of EHS programs, training, and compliance activities across all sites.
• Manage OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related regulatory compliance requirements, including audits and inspections.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Track and report safety metrics and trends; recommend data-driven improvements.
• Ensure contractor and vendor safety standards are implemented and enforced.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Own day-to-day compliance execution for HR and EHS policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for regulatory agencies, auditors, and inspectors.
• Maintain auditable documentation and prepare executive-level reporting.
• Identify emerging regulatory and workforce risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop HR and EHS team members to ensure strong operational capability.
• Set clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards for the team.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.
• Reinforce Kinsley’s core values and commitment to safety across all business units.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Human Resources, Safety, Business, or related field).
• 8–10+ years of progressive HR and/or EHS experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Experience in multi-site, field-based, industrial, construction, or regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and EHS regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and executive-level decision-making.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• SHRM-CP/SCP, SPHR, CSP, or similar certifications preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.