Human Resources Director
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Investment Banking Columbus Ohio
Copper Run is a different kind of investment bank.
We advise on middle-market mergers and acquisitions with a reputation for disciplined execution deep client trust and Midwestern values that show up in how we treat our people. Our teams are lean our standards are high and our culture is grounded in accountability professionalism and teamwork.
As the firm continues to grow we are seeking a Human Resources Director to build lead and scale the people function in a way that protects what makes Copper Run special while supporting thoughtful sustainable growth.
This is a rare opportunity for an HR leader who enjoys operating as a true partner to leadership someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and who thrives in a high-performance low-bureaucracy environment.
You will work directly with the C-suite advising on hiring performance compensation culture and organizational development for bankers and support professionals across the firm.What This Role Is About
This role is not about managing a large HR department. It is about owning the entire HR function for a growing high-performance firm where talent culture and accountability matter deeply.
You will:
- Serve as a trusted day-to-day advisor to leadership on people strategy and organizational decisions
- Personally oversee recruiting for bankers (Analyst through Managing Director) interns and key support roles
- Own and administer the firms performance management and promotion process
- Guide compensation and bonus decisions with discipline and fairness
- Be a visible approachable resource for employees at all levels
- Strengthen and protect a culture built on trust respect and personal responsibility
- Build HR systems and practices that are effective without becoming bureaucratic
- Manage benefits compliance onboarding offboarding and HR operations end-to-end
- Coach managers through feedback performance issues and difficult conversations
- Scale the firms HR infrastructure thoughtfully as headcount and complexity increase
The right candidate is:
- A confident HR leader who enjoys being close to the business and leadership team
- Skilled at recruiting top talent and evaluating both cultural fit and technical capability
- Comfortable operating in a lean fast-moving organization without layers of process
- Direct practical and trusted for their judgment and discretion
- Passionate about building culture and protecting it as an organization grows
- Aligned with Midwestern values: integrity accountability humility and teamwork
- Likes to work hard but also have fun!
- 812 years of progressive HR experience
- Bachelors degree required; SHRM/HRCI certification preferred
- Experience in finance investment banking private equity or professional services strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success supporting growing or entrepreneurial organizations with a high emphasis on recruiting top talent
- Strong knowledge of employment law compensation programs benefits and performance management
- Sound judgment emotional intelligence high integrity and professionalism
- Comfortable operating in a lean fast-moving environment
- High integrity discretion and professionalism
- Strong alignment with Midwestern values and a long-term growth mindset
- Experience or familiarity with FINRA compliance a plus
If you are looking for a role where your judgment matters and where you can build rather than maintain this is a rare opportunity.
EEO STATEMENT (Equal Employment Opportunity)
Copper Run is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and evaluate each on the basis of job qualification. We do not consider race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship age disability genetic information marital status status as a covered veteran status as a victim of domestic violence or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. This policy shall apply to all phases of the employment relationship including hiring upgrading promoting disciplining transferring reducing in force terminating and compensating personnel. Furthermore CR will provide reasonable accommodation.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
About Company
Copper Run offers trusted buy-side, sell-side, and strategic advisory services to middle market businesses across the Midwest.
