What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Human Resources position at Strong Hold?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Who Are We?
We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No, really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory.? Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers. ?
Check out our website at?www.strong-hold.com.
We Are Not
As our Director of Human Resources, you’ll shape the people strategy for our manufacturing and office teams, blending hands-on leadership with strategic vision. We are looking for someone who is:
Strategic HR Leadership: Align HR objectives with business goals, collaborating with leadership to drive organizational success. Confidently provide candid feedback and challenge peers to elevate performance.
Talent Development: Design and execute programs to transform junior employees into managers, fostering growth across production and office teams. Mentor high-potential employees to build a strong leadership pipeline.
Management: Leverage performance systems to set goals, conduct reviews, and rank team members, driving career growth and accountability.
Compensation & Benefits: Optimize pay-for-performance systems and manage self-insured health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Partner with vendors to enhance benefits while controlling costs.
Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruiting process and understand metrics to improve hiring success.
Policy & Compliance: Develop and maintain policies on hiring, terminations, affirmative action, PTO, and workplace safety, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.
Process Improvement: Streamline HR processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
Requirements
We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
Full-time
Description
Who Are We?
We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No, really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory.? Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers. ?
Check out our website at?www.strong-hold.com.
We Are Not
- Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
- Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
- Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.
As our Director of Human Resources, you’ll shape the people strategy for our manufacturing and office teams, blending hands-on leadership with strategic vision. We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about manufacturing and supporting the people who build products.
- A player-coach who balances tactical tasks with strategic leadership.
- Experienced in working with or on a leadership team, driving HR strategy.
- Competitive, metrics-driven, and committed to winning as a team.
- Emotionally intelligent, patient, and collaborative, with a knack for building trust and having fun.
- Skilled in compensation systems, with ideas to improve pay-for-performance models.
- Knowledgeable about leadership vs. management and the value of both.
Strategic HR Leadership: Align HR objectives with business goals, collaborating with leadership to drive organizational success. Confidently provide candid feedback and challenge peers to elevate performance.
Talent Development: Design and execute programs to transform junior employees into managers, fostering growth across production and office teams. Mentor high-potential employees to build a strong leadership pipeline.
Management: Leverage performance systems to set goals, conduct reviews, and rank team members, driving career growth and accountability.
Compensation & Benefits: Optimize pay-for-performance systems and manage self-insured health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Partner with vendors to enhance benefits while controlling costs.
Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruiting process and understand metrics to improve hiring success.
Policy & Compliance: Develop and maintain policies on hiring, terminations, affirmative action, PTO, and workplace safety, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.
Process Improvement: Streamline HR processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
Requirements
- 7 years of progressive HR management experience in manufacturing or distribution organizations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- SPHR / SHRM-CP a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Experience with Paylocity a plus.
We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health, dental, & vision, insurance coverage
- Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days