Director, HR and Recruiting

Company Overview
Regent’s Retail Services Group (RSG) is a shared operational infrastructure that supports Regent’s portfolio of retail businesses, including La Senza, Club Monaco, Escada, and Drybar. RSG is designed to provide centralized, best-in-class functional expertise that enables Regent’s brands to focus on growth, transformation, and long-term value creation.
Regent is a global private equity firm focused on acquiring complex and underperforming businesses and driving their exponential growth through operational improvements and strategic capital deployment. Regent’s portfolio spans retail, consumer, media, and industrial sectors, with a strong emphasis on hands-on operational leadership.
Position Overview
Regent’s Retail Services Group (RSG) is seeking an experienced Director of HR and Recruiting to lead and oversee all aspects of human resources for RSG and its supported retail businesses. This is a full-stack HR leadership role responsible for building, operating, and continuously improving core HR functions while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and business partners.
Based in Columbus, OH, this role will own end-to-end HR strategy and execution for RSG, including employee relations, HR systems, compliance, communications, organizational planning, and talent-related processes. The HR Director will play a critical role in enabling scalable growth, operational rigor, and a high-performance culture across Regent’s retail platform.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the senior HR leader for RSG, acting as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to executive leadership and functional leaders
Provide expert guidance on company policies, employee relations, performance management, and employment practices
Own and continuously improve core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews, compensation planning, and employee lifecycle management
Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, issue resolution, performance management, and corrective actions
Oversee benefits administration and vendor relationships, ensuring competitive, compliant, and cost-effective programs
Manage and optimize HR systems and data (HRIS), ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and scalable processes
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and labor laws; partner with legal as needed
Partner with Talent Acquisition and lead workforce planning, recruiting strategies, and organizational growth needs
Provide input and leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
Develop and deliver clear, effective internal HR communications in partnership with leadership
Support leaders in building high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, and development initiatives
Maintain high standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and judgment in all HR matters
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility across multiple HR disciplines
Proven experience operating as a full-scope HR leader in a multi-site or multi-business environment
Strong working knowledge of employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and organizational development
Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms (experience with ADP, Workday, or similar systems preferred)
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws
Ability to partner effectively with senior leaders while managing competing priorities across multiple stakeholders
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and complex employee matters
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and execution focus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with a hands-on mindset and comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $120,000-130,000 + discretionary bonus
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) participation.
Additional perks: Health Savings Account (HSA), Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, and Employee Discount Programs.