--- title: 'HR Director of Corporate (Contract) at Centerfield' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/hr-director-of-corporate-contract-centerfield-los-angeles-f7t27n09hn47' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-14' --- # HR Director of Corporate (Contract) at Centerfield - **Company:** Centerfield - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-17 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/centerfield/85d892f7-9c1a-4aed-bf9c-3da9047c17e8 ## Job description Hi, We're Centerfield! Supercharged customer acquisition. Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world’s leading brands. Powered by our proprietary Dugout platform, Centerfield acquires customers at scale for leading residential service, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B brands. Centerfield’s digital experiences and digital brands, such as [Business.com](http://Business.com) and [BroadbandNow.com](http://BroadbandNow.com), reach more than 150 million in-market shoppers annually. Centerfield is headquartered in Silicon Beach and is proud to be recognized by Built in LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles. Role Overview... Centerfield is seeking a fast-thinking, high-impact HR Director to serve as the key operational engine of our People team and the right hand to the SVP, People Operations. In this high-visibility, fast-paced role, you will own the day-to-day HR function across our Corporate population—driving manager enablement, steering complex employee relations, safeguarding headcount governance, and aligning Talent Acquisition with business velocity. As the primary HR partner for Director- and Sr. Director-level leaders, you will turn People strategy into crisp, daily execution. You will lead and elevate our HR Partner team, serve as the ultimate escalation point for complex workforce challenges, and partner directly with the SVP to ensure our people strategy matches the speed of our growth. Assignment Duration: This position is structured as a 6- to 12-month assignment, with the potential to transition into a full-time opportunity after 12 months based on business needs and organizational circumstances. While conversion to a permanent position is not guaranteed, there may be an opportunity for long-term employment following the initial assignment. Core Responsibilities... Strategic Partner - Act as the trusted execution partner to the SVP, People Operations, translating high-level strategy into seamless daily HR operations. - Serve as the first line of escalation for complex employee relations, manager friction, and organizational risks before reaching the SVP. - Provide rapid-response guidance, real-time pulse checks, and data-backed workforce insights directly to the SVP to inform broader People strategy. Talent Acquisition & Team Leadership - Direct, mentor, and stretch the HR Partner team, building a high-performing, customer-centric HR unit. - Maintain oversight of Corporate Talent Acquisition ops to ensure candidate pipelines, recruiter capacity, and offer decisions keep pace with business demand. - Step in to unblock hiring bottlenecks and assist on critical senior talent searches. - Manager Enablement & High-Speed Coaching - Serve as the go-to HR sounding board for Directors and Sr. Directors, building strong manager muscle across the organization. - Coach leaders in real time on accountability, communication, sharp policy application, and navigating difficult conversations. - Move fast to resolve emerging manager challenges, reinforcing leader ownership while delivering pragmatic, business-minded HR guidance. Complex Employee Relations & Risk Governance - Lead high-stakes employee relations, workplace investigations, and disciplinary actions with speed, empathy, and bulletproof documentation. - Partner closely with Legal and senior HR leadership on high-risk matters, balancing business speed with employment law compliance. - Detect recurring friction points and ER trends early, partnering with leaders to fix root causes before they scale. Workforce Architecture & Headcount Rigor - Drive day-to-day headcount tracking and governance in lockstep with Finance and business leads to ensure zero friction between hiring plans and budgets. - Rapidly evaluate new and replacement headcount requests, ensuring smooth approvals before recruiting kicks off. - Guide leaders through team restructures, reporting adjustments, position realignments, and seamless offboarding’s. Cross-Functional Execution - Partner effortlessly across Payroll, Benefits, Leave Administration, HRIS, Analytics, and Legal to execute clean, frictionless workforce changes. Job Requirements... - 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong exposure to complex employee relations, manager coaching, and day-to-day HR operations. - Experience serving as a trusted operational partner to senior HR leadership. - Prior leadership experience managing, mentoring, and developing HR team members. - Background that includes experience in talent acquisition or recruiting oversight. - Practical experience managing and tracking headcount alongside Finance and department leads. - Solid foundation in employment law, workplace investigations, and corrective action best practices. - Stellar communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels. - Ability to stay agile, decisive, and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment. - Experience supporting a technology or high-growth company is a strong plus. Life at Centerfield... - This is a hybrid position, and employees are expected to work in our Playa Vista, CA office every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - Competitive salary + semi-annual bonus - Unlimited PTO – take a break when you need it! - Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans + generous parental leave401(k) company match plan – fully vested on day 1 - Outside patio overlooking Playa Vista + cabanas, firepits & working grills - Monthly happy hours, catered lunches + daily food trucks - Award-winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA) - Fully stocked kitchens with snacks & drinks - Breakroom supplied with games, couches, workout equipment + weekly in-office exercise classes hosted by professional instructors (yoga, kickboxing & circuit training) - Free onsite gym + locker rooms Paid charity and volunteer days (local mentor programs, adopt a pet, beach cleanup, etc.) - Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.) - Career growth – we enjoy promoting from within! AI & Interview Policy At Centerfield, we use AI tools internally to support efficiency and fairness in our hiring process, including resume screening and administrative tasks. Candidates are welcome to use AI tools ethically to prepare for interviews, such as practicing responses or researching questions. However, all responses during the interview process should reflect your own knowledge, experience, and judgment. The use of AI tools to generate responses during live interviews, technical assessments, or written submissions is not permitted unless explicitly stated otherwise. To learn more, visit us [Here](https://www.centerfield.com/about/). Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for the minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change. For more information about our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in connection with our evaluating your candidacy, please visit our Privacy Policy at https://www.centerfield.com/privacy-policy/. Centerfield Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. ## About Centerfield ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences to help Fortune 100 brands acquire customers at scale. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Platinum Equity in 2020) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles (Silicon Beach), California, United States - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Advertising Services / Digital Marketing / Performance Marketing - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily Fortune 100 brands in residential services, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B sectors - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Super-charged customer acquisition" — delivering outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world’s leading brands. ## Products & Services - **Dugout Platform™**: Proprietary technology platform that powers customer acquisition at scale, managing performance media, first-party data insights, full-funnel attribution, and personalized experiences. - **Marketing Services**: Paid search, paid social, affiliate management, multivariate testing, and first-party data insights for Fortune 100 brands. - **Sales Services**: Handles over 25 million phone calls, chats, emails, and SMS annually for Fortune 100 companies, including inbound/outbound calls, appointment setting, and AI-powered selling. - **Proprietary Audiences**: Reaches more than 200 million in-market shoppers through digital brands like Business.com, AutoInsurance.com, BroadbandNow.com, Savings.com, and TheSeniorList.com. - **Industry Solutions**: Specialized services for Insurance (auto, home, life, health, Medicare), Home Services (2M+ new sales annually), E-Commerce, and Business Services. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company, acquired by Platinum Equity) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$704.0M** (LinkedIn estimate) | Total Funding of **$967.0M** (including a $675M debt financing in April 2026) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company is **Platinum Equity** (acquired in 2020). Prior investors include H.I.G. Capital, H.I.G. Growth Partners, and Prospect Capital Corporation. - **Growth Signals**: 25% of Fortune 100 brands are clients. Reaches 200M+ in-market shoppers annually. Headcount of ~2,300 employees across 3 continents (LinkedIn reports 540 employees, but the careers page states 2,300+). Has made several acquisitions: Business.com (2021), Datalot (2021), Brainjolt (2024), and ConsumerVoice (2025). LinkedIn shows 17.8% YoY headcount growth. ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Technology (Dugout Platform)**: A custom-built platform for outcome-based digital marketing, giving Centerfield a data and optimization edge over generic ad agencies. - **Scale & Reach**: Reaches 200M+ in-market shoppers annually through owned digital brands (Business.com, BroadbandNow.com, Savings.com, etc.), providing a massive first-party data advantage. - **Fortune 100 Clientele**: 25% of Fortune 100 brands are customers, demonstrating strong enterprise trust and retention. - **Full-Funnel Capability**: Combines marketing services, sales services (25M+ annual interactions), and proprietary audiences into a single, integrated solution. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-Powered Selling**: Investing in AI to enhance sales services and customer acquisition efficiency. - **Expansion via Acquisition**: Actively acquiring complementary businesses (Brainjolt, ConsumerVoice in 2024-2025) to expand audience reach and capabilities. - **Omnichannel Personalization**: Deepening personalized omnichannel experiences across digital media, email, SMS, and phone to improve conversion and client ROI. - **First-Party Data Leadership**: Leveraging its massive first-party data layer (200M+ shoppers) as third-party cookies decline, making its audience solutions more valuable. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Values-driven culture centered on three core principles: "Be Great On and Off the Field," "Lead by Example," and "Continually Evolve." Described as positive, pragmatic, and proactive. - **Work Model**: Hybrid workspace — employees work onsite Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Monday and Friday. - **Headcount & Global Presence**: Over 2,300 employees across 3 continents (offices in the US, Jamaica, UK, Philippines, Canada, and Egypt). 138 Product + Tech employees. - **Perks & Benefits**: - Health, Vision, and Dental benefits (UnitedHealthcare) - Flexible PTO - Generous parental leave - Company 401k match (4%, immediately vested) - Semi-annual performance-based bonuses - Mental health support programs - Family planning benefits - Learning & Development resources - Interest clubs - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Mandated unconscious bias training, highly diverse management team, hiring practices that promote diversity. - **Recognition**: Recognized as a "Best Place to Work in Los Angeles." ## Sources 1. [centerfield.com](https://www.centerfield.com/) 2. [centerfield.com/careers](https://www.centerfield.com/careers/) 3. [centerfield.com/services](https://www.centerfield.com/services/) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/centerfield) 5. 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