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Director Human Resources

Anton Paar USA
Ashland, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Company Description

You are...

a strategic HR leader who aligns people strategy with organizational goals, and a trusted advisor who leverages data and insight to strengthen organizational performance and employee engagement.

As the Director of Human Resources and a key member of the management team, you will lead high‑performing HR and recruiting teams, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and drive continuous process improvement across HR operations to ensure the efficient, consistent delivery of human resources services across the organization. This role is based at our US Headquarters in Ashland, VA.

Anton Paar USA offers a comprehensive benefits package and a profit‑sharing contribution to your 401(k) retirement savings. We also offer a $10,000 anniversary bonus every five years, along with additional bonus opportunities.

We are ...

focused on selling and supporting Anton Paar's range of high-precision measuring instruments for physical, chemical, mechanical, and structural properties. A highly diverse, dynamic, and financially sound company, we have grown every year since our start in 1986. Our exceptionally high investment in R&D fuels industry-leading solutions throughout a vast range of the industrial and academic landscape, impacting nearly every product you use in daily life.

Anton Paar USA is a for-profit sales and service organization in the Anton Paar Group, privately owned by the charitable Santner Foundation with its headquarters in Graz, Austria.

Job Description

  • Lead and execute HR strategy aligned with organizational objectives and growth plans
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management
  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, development, performance management, and retention
  • Lead and develop the HR and Recruiting teams while supporting a strong, compliant workplace culture
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, payroll, and benefits administration

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; MBA preferred; recognized coaching certification is strongly preferred
  • 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience
  • Strong business acumen with experience aligning HR strategy to organizational priorities

Additional Information

Life at Anton Paar is more than just work, with an employee-led In Motion Program organizing active social events during and outside working hours. We also offer unique and rewarding positions with competitive salaries, an award-winning benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. We provide a drug free workplace and require pre-employment drug tests.

At Anton Paar, we truly value every application. Our recruiting team knows your time matters, so we promise to get back to you within 48 hours. Quick, transparent, and personal. Each application does get reviewed by a member of our corporate recruiting team. Just how hiring should be.

Anton Paar USA, Inc. considers all qualified candidates for this position.

This position is not eligible for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship.

We do not accept applications via personnel service providers or recruitment agencies and ask all interested applicants to submit their documents directly via our career site.

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