Director of People & Culture

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with founders to align people strategy with company goals.
• Develop organizational structure, workforce planning, and leadership pathways.
• Implement systems that support accountability, communication, and performance.

• Lead all HR processes including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and documentation.
• Build and maintain clear SOPs for HR, safety, and communication workflows.
• Manage compensation review processes and job architecture across departments.

• Strengthen a culture centered on craftsmanship, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Support department heads in developing leadership skills and improving team communication.
• Build programs that enhance engagement, retention, and employee development.

• Lead hiring for skilled trades, production roles, and office roles.
• Build strategic recruitment pipelines with trade schools and vocational programs.
• Develop structured interview processes, role scorecards, and hiring timelines.

• Maintain full compliance with OSHA, NY labor law, ADA, FMLA, and wage and hour regulations.
• Oversee safety communication, training, and best practices across the facility.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 5+ years of HR leadership within a manufacturing, workshop, or production environment.
• Experience supporting 40–150 person organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of NY labor law, OSHA requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Proven ability to build HR structure during periods of growth.
• Experience hiring skilled trades and supporting department leads in fabrication, assembly, finishing, or production settings.

• Strong communication skills with a clear, direct style.
• Highly organized with a systems oriented mindset.
• Ability to operate independently and make sound decisions.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, coaching, and leadership development.
• Comfortable working with founders, artisans, and technical teams.
• Competent in HRIS systems and documentation management.

• Calm and steady under pressure.
• Professional judgment and discretion.
• Respectful, approachable, and measured.
• Detail oriented with strong follow through.
• Solutions focused with balanced empathy and firmness.
• Values craftsmanship, accountability, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range between $130,000 and $160,000 based on experience, readiness and impact.
• Annual performance bonus opportunity.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan

About Allied Maker