Director of Human Resources

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead the company’s people function during a critical period of business transformation and organizational restructuring. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner while helping modernize HR operations, strengthen organizational infrastructure, and support evolving business initiatives across multiple facilities.

This role presents a unique opportunity for an HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and enjoys building scalable systems, improving organizational effectiveness, and driving meaningful cultural change. The Director of HR will play a key role in transferring divisional responsibilities, supporting executive leadership initiatives, and helping position the company for future acquisitions and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on all people-related initiatives and organizational matters.
• Lead HR efforts related to organizational restructuring, operational improvements, and business transformation initiatives.
• Partner with the leadership team to assess organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies.
• Participate in the transition and transfer of divisional responsibilities as the organization evolves.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding employee relations, compliance, talent planning, and organizational effectiveness.

Culture & Organizational Transformation

• Help shape and drive a high-performance culture centered around accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Lead initiatives focused on employee engagement, communication, and cultural alignment across multiple locations.
• Support leadership through periods of change management and organizational transition.
• Develop programs and initiatives that strengthen morale, improve retention, and enhance the employee experience.

Policy, Compliance & HR Operations

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across multiple operating locations.
• Evaluate and improve HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and operational practices.
• Oversee employee relations matters, investigations, documentation, and performance management processes.
• Partner with external HR vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize HR systems, payroll, benefits, and employee support processes.
• Build and implement scalable HR infrastructure to support continued organizational growth.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Partner with hiring managers and executives to develop talent acquisition strategies for key positions across the organization.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Build scalable performance management and professional development programs aligned with business goals.
• Support workforce growth initiatives tied to acquisitions and expansion efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 7 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or multi-site environments.
• Proven experience leading organizational transformation, restructuring, or significant operational change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, HR compliance, organizational development, and talent management.
• Experience supporting multi-location operations and geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and operate as a strategic business partner.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style with the ability to operate strategically and tactically.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to AL.