Senior Director Human Resources

The Senior Director, Human Resources is a strategic, enterprise-level HR leader reporting in to the SVP of Huma Resources responsible for shaping and executing people strategies that drive organizational performance, culture, and long-term growth across Generac.

This role partners closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment between talent strategies and business objectives while leading large-scale initiatives across the full employee lifecycle. The Senior Director will operate within a highly matrixed, global, multi-site corporate environment, requiring the ability to influence across regions, functions, and leadership levels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on all human capital matters
• Lead HR strategy across multiple functions, regions, and business units
• Influence organizational effectiveness, engagement, retention, and long-term workforce strategy
• Drive alignment of people strategies with enterprise business priorities in a complex, matrixed environment

Talent Management & Leadership Development

• Oversee enterprise talent strategy, including leadership development and succession planning
• Build and scale leadership capability across global teams
• Strengthen bench strength and organizational readiness for future growth

Organizational Design & Workforce Planning

• Lead organizational design initiatives aligned to business transformation and growth
• Drive workforce planning strategies using data and analytics across multiple sites and regions
• Support leaders in optimizing structure, roles, and capabilities

Employee & Labor Relations

• Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment law, and risk mitigation practices
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues and investigations
• Lead labor relations strategy, including union partnerships, contract administration, and negotiations (as applicable)

Mergers, Acquisitions & Transformation

• Lead HR integration efforts for M&A activities, including onboarding, culture alignment, and organizational integration
• Drive change management initiatives tied to transformation efforts across the enterprise

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the connective link between HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and the business
• Ensure alignment of HR programs, communication, and execution across geographies and functions
• Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, governance forums, and strategic HR programs

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team supporting regional or functional business groups
• Set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Manage performance through coaching, feedback, and recognition

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline

Experience

• 12 years of progressive HR experience
• 5 years in senior HR leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience leading HR strategy in a highly matrixed, global, multi-site corporate environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to influence and partner with executive leadership
• Strong expertise in HR operations, talent management, and employee relations
• Deep understanding of organizational design and workforce planning
• Experience applying analytics to enterprise workforce trends
• Strong change management and transformation leadership capability
• Advanced communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree (HR, MBA, or related field)

Certifications

• SPHR or SHRM-SCP

Experience

• Experience in unionized environments
• M&A integration experience
• Exposure to manufacturing or operations environments

Additional Capabilities

• Experience implementing new HR technologies and driving adoption
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled HR tools (talent analytics, automation platforms) to improve workforce planning and efficiency

Why Join Generac

At Generac, every role contributes to something bigger. You’ll join a team of mission-driven innovators, builders, and problem-solvers working together to power communities and shape the future of energy.

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where your impact is visible, your voice matters, and your work drives real-world outcomes—this is where your energy is well spent.