Human Resources Director

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute HR strategies that support organizational objectives and promote a high-performance culture.
• Labor Law Expertise particularly around union environments and shift work policies.
• Clear and effective communication with all levels of the workforce.
• Ability to solve problems in high-pressure or crisis scenarios like plant shutdowns, labor disputes, etc.
• Oversee benefits administration to ensure competitive and compliant employee offerings.
• Manage employee relations by addressing workplace issues, facilitating conflict resolution, and maintaining open communication channels.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and affirmative action requirements.
• Lead the design and implementation of performance appraisal systems and employee engagement initiatives.
• Develop and manage total rewards programs including compensation, benefits, and recognition.
• Create and maintain succession plans to identify and develop future organizational leaders.
• Provide guidance and support to HR generalists and other team members to ensure consistent HR service delivery.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting to attract skilled labor and technical talent.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., OSHA, FMLA, EEOC).
• Maintain HR policies, handbooks, and documentation in line with manufacturing regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years in HR roles, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role in manufacturing.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Proven experience with performance appraisal systems and total rewards program management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement affirmative action and succession planning strategies.
• Manufacturing HR Experience - deep understanding of the challenges in production environments
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic organizational environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and data analytics for HR decision-making.
• Experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Ability to lead HR teams and influence plant-level leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or an MBA with HR focus.
• Former Experience as a Human Resource Director within a Manuacturing Working environment