Human Resources Director

Premier Care is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Human Resources Director to lead all people operations at our Hauppauge, NY wet wipes manufacturing facility — while also providing strategic HR oversight for our brand-new, start-up manufacturing facility in Arlington, TX. This is a high-impact, end-to-end HR leadership role for a seasoned HR professional who thrives on the floor as much as in the boardroom. You will be the strategic partner and tactical executor for a workforce in New York, managing a team of one in Texas, and building the people infrastructure that powers our growth.

Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred, reflecting the rich diversity of our manufacturing team.

What You’ll Own:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Serve as the sole senior HR leader on-site, owning the full employee lifecycle from hire to retire for a fast paced and growing manufacturing workforce.
• Partner with site leadership and executive team to align people strategy with operational and business goals.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, programs, and processes that support a high-performance culture.
• Provide proactive counsel to managers on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly, skilled trades, and salaried positions across the facility.
• Build robust pipelines for hard-to-fill manufacturing roles, leveraging community partnerships, job fairs, and staffing agencies.
• Develop and deliver a structured onboarding experience that drives early engagement and retention.
• Champion bilingual recruiting and onboarding materials to ensure accessibility for all employees.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues; conduct thorough, fair, and timely investigations.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace culture across all shifts and departments.
• Develop and facilitate training programs on topics including harassment prevention, diversity & inclusion, leadership development, and performance management.
• Serve as a trusted resource and advocate for hourly employees on the production floor — visibility and approachability are essential.
• Administer and facilitate bilingual communications to ensure all employees are informed, engaged, and heard.

Compliance & HR Operations

• Ensure full compliance with federal, New York State, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, EEO, and workers’ compensation.
• Oversee HR administration including HRIS management, personnel records, I-9 compliance, and ADP payroll coordination.
• Manage benefits administration, open enrollment, leave of absence programs, and accommodation processes.
• Partner with EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) to maintain and promote a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA manufacturing standards.
• Prepare and present HR metrics, turnover analysis, and workforce reports to senior leadership.

Performance Management & Development

• Own and administer the annual performance review cycle, including goal-setting, calibration, and merit processes.
• Coach and develop front-line supervisors and managers on effective people management practices.
• Identify high-potential employees and build succession pipelines for key roles.
• Design and manage progressive discipline and performance improvement processes.

New Facility Start-Up Oversight — Arlington, TX

In addition to leading HR operations in Hauppauge, the HR Director will provide strategic HR oversight for Premier Care’s brand-new manufacturing facility in Arlington, TX — managing and mentoring a dedicated on-site HR team member in Texas and ensuring a consistent, compliant, and people-first HR foundation is established from day one.

• Lead the HR infrastructure build-out for the Arlington facility, including policy rollout, onboarding processes, organizational structure design, and a compliance framework aligned with Texas state employment law.
• Directly manage, coach, and develop the Texas-based HR team member, providing day-to-day guidance, performance oversight, and professional growth support.
• Partner with Arlington site leadership, operations, and the executive team to support mass hiring efforts, pre-opening training, and culture integration for the new Texas workforce.
• Ensure HR policies, handbooks, and compliance programs are tailored to Texas employment law requirements while maintaining consistency with Premier Care’s enterprise-wide people standards.
• Collaborate with the Hauppauge HR function to replicate best practices, share resources, and build a scalable multi-site HR model as Premier Care continues to expand nationally.
• Travel to the Arlington facility as needed during the start-up phase to provide in-person HR leadership, training, and hands-on support.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience as a standalone or senior HR leader — this is a hands-on, do-it-yourself role, not just a strategic one.
• Deep knowledge of New York State and federal employment law, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, and EEO regulations.
• Proven track record managing high-volume hourly workforces (300+ employees).
• Experience with ADP or comparable HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Strong employee relations skills with experience conducting investigations and managing complex HR situations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to connect with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish — strongly preferred given the composition of our workforce.
• HR experience in consumer goods, wet wipes, personal care, or food & beverage manufacturing.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience with multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with union environments or labor relations is a plus.
• Master’s degree in HR, Business, or Organizational Development.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is not a behind-the-desk HR professional. You are:

• A floor-level leader — comfortable walking the production line and building genuine relationships with hourly employees.
• A trusted advisor — managers and employees alike seek you out because you listen, act fairly, and follow through.
• A bilingual communicator — you bridge language and culture gaps with ease and genuine respect.
• A compliance champion — you stay ahead of regulatory changes and protect the organization proactively.
• A builder — you enjoy creating structure, programs, and processes where they don’t yet exist.
• Resilient and adaptable — you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment.

Why Premier Care

• Be a true owner — lead HR strategy and execution with the autonomy to make a real impact.
• Diverse, people-first culture — a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
• Growth opportunity — you’ll help build Premier Care’s national HR function from the ground up as we expand to new markets.
• Multi-site leadership — own HR strategy for Hauppauge, NY while shaping the people foundation of a brand-new Arlington, TX facility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k).
• Primary on-site role at our Hauppauge, NY facility with travel to Arlington, TX as needed during the new facility start-up phase.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person