Director of Human Resources

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)
• 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
• 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