Director of Human Resources

Summary: 

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic and hands-on leader who serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. This role is responsible for planning, developing, and executing HR initiatives that support a fast-paced manufacturing, distribution and e-commerce environment and the company’s long-term strategic goals. The Director oversees all aspects of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, learning and development, culture, compliance, and organizational development. This position partners closely with executive leadership, managers and front-line supervisors to ensure HR strategy is aligned with business objectives and supports a safe, compliant, and high-performing workforce.

Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Actively participate as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to companywide strategic decisions, planning, and goal setting.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support operations and business growth.
• Provide counsel to senior leadership regarding organizational structure, culture, workforce planning, and talent optimization.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the HR team.
• Oversee recruiting strategies for high-volume hourly roles and specialized exempt positions.
• Build strong relationships with executive leadership, managers and front-line supervisors to anticipate staffing needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, managers, and employees on workplace issues and performance matters.
• Lead and oversee investigations with consistent documentation and resolution.
• Drive culture, engagement, and communication initiatives across all facilities.
• Support and reinforce company core values and leadership behaviors.
  • Lead the annual performance review process and ensure alignment with development and succession planning.
  • Implement training programs, including leadership development, compliance training, safety, and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Identify skill gaps and partner with operations to strengthen workforce capability and supervisory effectiveness.
  • Oversee competitive compensation strategy, job leveling, and internal equity reviews.
  • Partner with Finance and the Executive Leadership Team on annual merit budgets and bonus programs.
  • Lead benefits administration, open enrollment, and carrier/broker relationships.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, OSHA, ADA, FMLA, etc.).
  • Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, and required workplace postings.
  • Support payroll oversight to ensure accuracy and compliance with FLSA classifications.
  • Partner with Plant leadership on workers’ compensation processes and safety reporting.
  • Maintain integrity of HRIS data and provide reporting to the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Track HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, time-to-fill, training completion, and headcount.
  • Ensure secure management of personnel files and sensitive information.
  • Lead people integration for new acquisitions, including onboarding, communication, and org structure alignment.
  • Champion organizational change initiatives that improve culture, productivity, and overall employee experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practices.
• Ability to effectively partner with employees at all levels, from hourly associates to executives.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience working with or on an Executive Leadership Team.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Master’s degree or HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).

Normal Working Hours and Conditions: Core business hours are generally 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  However, this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on Company operations.  

Physical Requirements: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting including verbally communicating, seeing and hearing to exchange information and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.   Daily physical functions include standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time and occasionally stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting.  The employee may engage in lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds.   The position also requires the operation of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement.