HR Director of Corporate

About the role

Centerfield is seeking a fast‑thinking, high‑impact HR Director to serve as the operational engine of the People team and the right hand to the SVP, People Operations. In this high‑visibility, fast‑paced role you will own the day‑to‑day HR function across the corporate population—driving manager enablement, steering complex employee relations, safeguarding headcount governance, and aligning Talent Acquisition with business velocity.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the trusted execution partner to the SVP, translating strategy into daily HR operations and providing rapid‑response guidance.
• Lead, mentor and stretch the HR Partner team while overseeing corporate talent acquisition to keep pipelines and recruiter capacity aligned with business demand.
• Serve as the go‑to HR sounding board for Directors and Sr. Directors, coaching leaders on accountability, communication and policy application.
• Lead high‑stakes employee relations, investigations and disciplinary actions, partnering with Legal and senior HR leadership.
• Drive day‑to‑day headcount tracking and governance in lockstep with Finance, ensuring smooth approvals and zero friction.
• Partner across Payroll, Benefits, Leave Administration, HRIS, Analytics and Legal to execute frictionless workforce changes.

Required profile

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with strong exposure to complex employee relations and manager coaching.
• Proven experience as a trusted operational partner to senior HR leadership.
• Prior leadership experience managing, mentoring and developing HR team members.
• Background that includes talent acquisition or recruiting oversight.
• Practical experience managing and tracking headcount alongside Finance and department leads.
• Solid foundation in employment law, workplace investigations and corrective‑action best practices.
• Stellar communication, conflict‑resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay agile, decisive and solutions‑oriented in a fast‑paced environment.

What we offer

• Hybrid work model with office presence Tuesday‑Thursday in Playa Vista, CA.
• Competitive salary plus semi‑annual bonus.
• Unlimited PTO, industry‑leading medical/dental/vision, generous parental leave.
• 401(k) company match fully vested on day 1.
• On‑site amenities: patio, firepits, grills, stocked kitchen, games, workout equipment and free gym.
• Monthly happy hours, catered lunches, daily food trucks, team outings and volunteer days.
• Career growth opportunities with a strong promotion‑from‑within culture.