What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Human Resources position at CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC?
Position Summary
The Director of Human Resources provides both strategic leadership and hands-on execution of the company’s human resource strategy. This role serves as a key business partner to the executive leadership team, aligning people strategies with organizational goals to drive performance, growth, and a high-engagement culture.
This leader will build on a strong HR foundation while elevating systems, processes, and organizational capability in support of continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, integrating HR into business strategy and decision-making
- Lead talent management and succession planning processes to build leadership bench strength
- Oversee talent acquisition and retention strategies, including workforce pipeline development
- Champion learning and development programs that support organizational capability
- Reinforce a culture of continuous improvement aligned with lean manufacturing principles
Functional HR Leadership
- Lead employee engagement and communication initiatives using data-driven insights
- Design, manage, and optimize benefits and wellness programs
- Drive safety initiatives and continuously strengthen safety culture
- Develop and execute HR business plans, policies, and compliance practices
- Own HRIS strategy, including system optimization, reporting, and data integrity
- Oversee compensation structures and performance management systems
- Lead, coach, and develop the HR team
- Partner with operations on employee relations and workforce challenges
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (including OSHA/MIOSHA, EEO, ERISA, and wage and hour regulations)
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: President
- Member of: Senior Leadership Team (CEO, President, CFO, VP Sales, General Managers)
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Direct Reports:
- HR Managers (Great Lakes, Mid-State, Atlantic)
- Benefits Administrator
Work Environment & Travel
- Based in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area
- Regular travel required to High Point, North Carolina facility
- Fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience
- Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment strongly preferred
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Demonstrated expertise across core HR disciplines, including:
- Talent management and succession planning
- Workforce planning and talent acquisition
- Compensation, benefits, and rewards
- Organizational development
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Advanced degree or HR certification preferred