Human Resources Director

Accentuate Staffing is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Director to lead and oversee all aspects of the Human Resources function for a growing manufacturing organization. This individual will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership while providing operational HR support to managers, supervisors, and employees across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing, with demonstrated success in employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, HR compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

This position requires an HR leader who is comfortable working directly with production employees and plant leadership while also developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that support business growth. The HR Director will play a critical role in building structure, strengthening management accountability, improving employee engagement, and fostering a positive, performance-driven workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Human Resources function, ensuring HR strategies align with business objectives and manufacturing operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, employee relations, talent management, and HR best practices.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, programs, and systems to support organizational growth.
• Partner closely with plant leadership and department managers to address workforce challenges, improve operational effectiveness, and strengthen employee retention.
• Establish HR metrics and reporting to evaluate workforce trends, turnover, retention, employee engagement, and overall HR effectiveness.

Employee Relations & Manufacturing Workforce Support

• Provide hands-on HR leadership and support to both hourly production employees and salaried professional staff.
• Advise and coach supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and terminations.
• Lead employee investigations and ensure workplace issues are handled consistently, professionally, and in compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Develop strategies to improve employee morale, communication, engagement, and retention within the manufacturing environment.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations and plant management to address attendance, workforce performance, employee concerns, and staffing challenges.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention strategies for hourly manufacturing, skilled technical, supervisory, and professional positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to anticipate workforce needs and develop effective staffing plans to support production requirements and company growth.
• Establish consistent hiring, onboarding, and employee orientation processes.
• Develop succession planning initiatives and identify opportunities for internal advancement and career development.
• Evaluate recruitment and retention strategies to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting and retaining talent.

Performance Management & Leadership Development

• Develop and oversee company-wide performance management programs that establish clear expectations, measurable goals, and accountability.
• Partner with leadership to implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and structured performance evaluation processes.
• Coach and develop managers and supervisors in effective leadership, employee communication, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Identify leadership development needs and implement training programs to strengthen management capabilities.
• Support career development, succession planning, and continuous learning opportunities throughout the organization.
• Drive organizational change initiatives and help leadership implement new processes, systems, and operational improvements.

HR Compliance, Policies & Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and other applicable requirements.
• Oversee the development, interpretation, and consistent application of employee policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Manage and provide oversight of employee benefits, leave administration, compensation practices, and HR systems.
• Ensure accurate employee records, personnel documentation, and HR reporting.
• Partner with Operations and Safety leadership to reinforce workplace safety initiatives and support compliance with applicable OSHA requirements.
• Identify potential HR risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize employee relations and compliance concerns.

Organizational Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, and other departments to ensure HR initiatives support operational and financial objectives.
• Serve as a key liaison between U.S. operations and the overseas parent company on HR-related matters.
• Support organizational growth by developing scalable HR processes, management structures, and employee development programs.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments and between hourly and salaried employees.
• Support effective communication and employee engagement across a workforce that includes both English- and Spanish-speaking employees.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including demonstrated HR leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required. Candidates must have direct experience supporting a manufacturing or production environment, including hourly plant employees and operational leadership.
• Strong background in employee relations, investigations, performance management, talent acquisition, and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Proven ability to partner with plant managers, production supervisors, and executive leadership.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience developing leadership capabilities, implementing performance management systems, and driving organizational improvements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to balance strategic HR leadership with hands-on execution in a growing organization.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR certification.
• Experience supporting both hourly manufacturing employees and salaried corporate teams.
• Experience working with bilingual English-Spanish employee populations.
• Experience supporting an international organization or working with an overseas parent company.
• Experience implementing HR systems, performance metrics, and structured leadership development programs.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or similar operational excellence initiatives.