Human Resources Director

Company Overview
Artemis Wax Corp. (“Artemis”) is the largest franchisee and consolidator within the European Wax Center ("EWC") system—the leading out-of-home hair removal service provider in the U.S. Founded in December 2020 with just three stores, Artemis now operates more than 120 locations, has grown to over 1,700 employees and continues to grow through new store development and acquisitions.
Artemis operates within an established franchise model while maintaining an entrepreneurial, fast-paced culture. This is not a Corporate or highly structured HR Director role—our environment requires agility, an entrepreneurial spirit, and hands-on problem-solving as we scale our operations including the Human Resources function.
Position Summary
The hands‑on, multi‑state and multi-unit Human Resources Director is responsible for leading, building, and optimizing the full HR function for our large, fast‑growth franchise organization operating 120+ European Wax Center locations across several states in the Eastern United States. This role serves as the organization’s senior‑most HR leader, directly managing day‑to‑day HR operations while also driving strategic initiatives that strengthen compliance, elevate manager capability, and support a high‑performance, service‑driven culture.
The ideal candidate must be in the Eastern or Central time zones and have five or more years in an HR Director role supporting a multi-unit retail, beauty, fitness or wellness company.
About the Role
You will plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's human resource function and performance.
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and guidance by overseeing talent acquisition, legal compliance, employee career development, succession planning, retention programs, training and leadership development
Function as a strategic, human capital business advisor to the senior management team
Develop initiatives, policies and programs to complement existing practices and create consistency across the organization
Oversee benefit and compensation plans to ensure cost efficiencies and attractiveness to retain top talent
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in human resources or management
7+ years' of professional HR experience, ideally from a services oriented business, with a combination of corporate and business unit line experience preferred
Required Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
Preferred Skills
Human Resources multi-unit leadership experience in a related hospitality, service, wellness or beauty industry.
SHRM SPHR or SP certification preferred.
Eastern Time zone preferred.
Pay range and compensation package
None specified
Equal Opportunity Statement
None specified

Work arrangement
Yes