Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

FLSA Status : Exempt

Pay Range : $85,000-$125,000 annually

Reports to : Chief Strategy Officer

Supervisory : Yes

Schedule : Full-time, on-site in Irvine, California with periodic evening / weekend event support and limited local travel (e.g., Great Park Live)

About PSQ Productions

PSQ Productions is Orange County's premier event production and venue management company, based in Irvine. With over 35 years of experience, we produce concerts, festivals, and community events that create lasting memories and engage local audiences. Our turnkey approach blends creativity, precision, and community focus, making us a trusted partner for high-impact live experiences.

We are seeking creative trailblazers who are problem solvers, culture-minded, and ready to make a tangible impact on Orange County communities through unforgettable experiences.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director provides leadership, vision, and oversight of the company's HR function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, and organizational development. This role is both strategic and hands-on, ensuring PSQ continues to attract, retain, and grow exceptional talent while fostering a culture of equity, accountability, and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to shape the HR function of a growing company from the ground up.

The Human Resources Director will serve as a builder and innovator of HR systems at PSQ. This is not a role for someone who wants to simply maintain HR processes, it is an opportunity for a self-starter who is energized by the challenge of designing, implementing, and improving HR infrastructure in a growing company.

The Director will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on execution across all HR functions, ensuring compliance with law while introducing scalable solutions in recruitment, performance management, benefits, and culture development.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Human Resources Director exercises broad responsibility for strategic planning and oversight of all human resources activities at PSQ. The role requires a high level of discretion, judgment, and expertise in employment law, organizational leadership, and change management. Unlike lower-level HR positions, this role is accountable for both long-term strategic direction and daily HR operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field (Master's Degree preferred) or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• 7+ years progressive HR experience, including 3+ years leading an HR team.
• Deep knowledge of California and federal employment law.
• Demonstrated success building or scaling HR in a startup / growth environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS (iSolved or similar system), process automation, HR analytics; strong change leadership.
• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or SPHR strongly preferred.
• Experience in live events / entertainment / venue / hospitality is a plus.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, with or without notice.

PSQ Productions will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if PSQ Productions is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov / fair-chance-act / .