Job Description
Job Description
Midland, TX (Onsite) | Light Travel | Reports to CEO
Build the People Infrastructure of a Growing Enterprise
The Kent Companies is hiring a strategic, hands-on HR leader to help scale and modernize people operations across a fast-growing, multi-business organization.
Headquartered in Midland, TX, The Kent Companies operates 135+ convenience stores and a diversified portfolio spanning fuel distribution, automotive services, restaurants, urgent care clinics, hospitality development, and more — across nine states.
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building scalable HR systems, strengthening people processes, and partnering directly with executive leadership during a critical growth stage.
What You’ll Do
- Executive HR Leadership
- Strategic partner to CEO and executive team
- Align workforce strategy with business growth
- Build Structure & Systems
- Establish performance review frameworks
- Formalize bonus and incentive programs
- Improve org structure, reporting clarity, and workforce planning
- Bring consistency and discipline to HR operations
- Talent & Recruiting Strategy
- Strengthen recruiting processes beyond frontline hiring
- Support leadership and specialized talent acquisition
- Partner with internal recruiting team
- Training & Development
- Modernize onboarding and employee training
- Build scalable, role-relevant learning programs
- Compensation & HR Operations
- Develop competitive compensation structures
- Improve HR systems, reporting, and workforce analytics
- Support payroll and HR technology modernization
What Success Looks Like
- Clear performance management process
- Structured, transparent incentive programs
- Stronger leadership recruiting outcomes
- Modernized training and onboarding
- Better workforce visibility and people metrics
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years progressive HR leadership experience
- Experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity organizations
- Proven builder of HR systems and processes
- Strong business partnership and executive presence
- Comfortable in entrepreneurial, fast-moving environments
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Certifications: SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $160,000 – $180,000
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Relocation assistance available
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, holidays, and life insurance.
Why Kent Companies
Family-owned since 1957, The Kent Companies combines entrepreneurial drive with operational excellence. We’re growing rapidly and investing in leaders who want to build, improve, and shape what comes next.
Alternate Titles: Director of Human Resources, HR Director – People Operations, Head of Human Resources, Director of People & Culture, Senior Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Business Partner Director, Director of People Operations, Strategic HR Director, Corporate HR Director, HR Operations Director, Director of Talent & People Strategy, Director of Organizational Development, Director of Talent Management, HR Strategy & Operations Director, Director of Workforce Strategy, Director of Talent Acquisition & HR, People & Culture Director, Director of HR Systems and Operations, Human Capital Director, Director of Employee Experience
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EEOC: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.