Senior Director of Human Resources

Senior Director of Human Resources

Rochester, NY | Full-Time | Exempt

Lead. Develop. Build. Make an Impact.

Position Summary

Brinkman International Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Director of Human Resources to lead the Human Resources function across our organization and operating companies.

Reporting to the President/CEO, the Senior Director serves as a trusted and credible advisor to the President/CEO, Divisional Presidents, and operational leadership teams. This position provides strategic direction while remaining closely engaged in the day-to-day needs of the business and its people.

The successful candidate will take the time to understand Brinkman's businesses, manufacturing environment, workforce, culture, and operating realities and translate that understanding into practical HR strategies and solutions that support the organization's business objectives. The role encompasses employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, leadership development, succession planning, compensation and benefits, compliance, HR operations, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and development of the HR team.

Brinkman is a locally owned manufacturing organization with multiple operating companies and more than 200 employees. Our businesses span proprietary products and precision contract manufacturing, serving customers in demanding industries. We are also a federal contractor with operations subject to ITAR and other regulatory requirements.

This position is expected to lead the function, not simply manage HR activities. The Senior Director must be capable of independently identifying priorities, making sound recommendations, solving complex problems, implementing solutions, and holding themselves and the HR team accountable for results.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the President/CEO, Divisional Presidents, and leadership teams on people and organizational strategy.
• Establish and execute HR priorities that support business objectives, workforce needs, and organizational growth.
• Lead and develop a strong, responsive HR team.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, development, succession planning, and talent management.
• Lead employee relations and provide practical guidance to managers on performance, workplace concerns, and difficult employee situations.
• Oversee recruiting, workforce planning, onboarding, retention, and employee development.
• Lead compensation and benefits strategy and programs.
• Strengthen employee engagement, communication, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure HR policies, practices, and processes are effective, consistent, and compliant.
• Guide HR compliance within our manufacturing and federal contractor environment, including requirements associated with ITAR and other applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and the overall employee experience.
• Remain connected to the business and its people and step in personally when important issues require hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10 years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• Significant experience leading a broad HR function or serving as a senior HR leader.
• Strong employee relations, management coaching, recruiting, compliance, and HR operations experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or another operational environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in a federal contractor or regulated environment is a plus.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification is preferred.

Why Brinkman?

At Brinkman, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a privately owned, multi-company manufacturing organization where relationships matter and decisions can actually get made.

We're looking for someone who wants to build-not just maintain-a strong HR function and help develop the people and leaders who will shape Brinkman's future.

If you're an experienced HR leader who wants a role that combines strategic influence, meaningful relationships, and hands-on work, we'd like to hear from you.

Brinkman International Group, Inc. offers:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• And more!

Please submit your resume for consideration. We appreciate your interest in our company!

Brinkman International Group, Inc. Rochester, New York

EOE, including disability/vets.