Human Resources Director

As the HR Director, you'll be a strategic but a very hands-on leader responsible for developing, implementing, and managing HR policies, programs, and initiatives that support multiple plant operations. This role oversees all core HR functions—including employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, training, and staffing—to ensure a positive employee experience and strong organizational performance.

Looking for multi site and someone with PE/M&A background that has exposure to ESG (environmental social governance) experience as well.

You'll serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, ensuring legal compliance, promoting a high‑performance culture, and providing guidance on HR best practices and emerging trends. This role reports directly to the VP of HR, with a strong dotted-line relationship to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Policy Leadership

• Ensure employee relations principles are consistently communicated, practiced, and understood across all levels.
• Interpret and apply HR policies in alignment with plant goals and business strategy.
• Provide coaching, counseling, and conflict‑resolution guidance to leaders and employees.
• Lead and participate in employee engagement and improvement teams, encouraging proactive employee involvement.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits administration, performance management.
• Manage payroll and maintain HRIS/automated systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain legal compliance and advise plant management on changes in employment law and HR regulations.
• Support key HR initiatives including continuous improvement programs, affirmative action planning, integrations, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring.

Training & Development

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver HR training programs that strengthen leadership capability and employee development.
• Partner with managers to identify skill gaps, training needs, and development plans.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Provide recommendations based on HR trends, workforce analytics, and emerging HR practices.
• Operate independently and make informed decisions in the best interest of the organization.
• Serve as a key strategic partner to the plant leadership team, ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and business priorities.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment and 5 in leadership roles managing multiple sites.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field is a big plus
• employee relations, recruiting/TA, benefits and payroll oversight required.
• PE and M&A background as well.
• Solid communication, coaching, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to present to large groups
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Prior supervisory experience
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

Preferred:

• PHR/SPHR certification a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish a big plus

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays