Director of Human Resources
This is a highly visible leadership role for a hands-on HR professional who can serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership while continuing to lead the day-to-day Human Resources function.
The HR Director will help build scalable HR programs, strengthen organizational capabilities, support operational growth, and develop a high-performing workplace culture.
Key responsibilities include:
• Partnering with executive leadership on people strategy, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational change
• Leading employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Coaching managers and supervisors on leadership, communication, accountability, and employee development
• Overseeing recruiting for hourly, professional, and leadership positions
• Managing compensation, benefits, merit planning, pay equity, and vendor relationships
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Overseeing HRIS administration, onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and HR processes
• Developing HR metrics, dashboards, policies, procedures, and reporting
• Designing performance management, leadership development, and employee training programs
• Supervising, coaching, and developing the HR Coordinator
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience
• Manufacturing or multi-site operations experience strongly preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Demonstrated success leading employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, compliance, and organizational development
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence leaders and connect people strategies to business objectives
• Excellent communication, coaching, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience within a private equity-backed organization, leading organizational change, scaling HR infrastructure, or supporting mergers and acquisitions would be especially valuable.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR leader who enjoys building, improving, and creating lasting organizational impact.
Interested or know someone who may be a strong fit? Please message me directly for a confidential conversation.
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