Director of Human Resources

Brief Description

About UTEX Industries:

UTEX Industries is a leading manufacturer of engineered sealing solutions serving the oil and gas, industrial, and petrochemical markets. With a legacy of innovation and operational excellence, we take pride in our people, our products, and our purpose. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary/Objective

The Human Resources Director combines a strong operational HR capability with business-minded strategic leadership. The role is a working leader who can build HR infrastructure while helping the organization scale effectively during periods of growth, operational expansion, or organizational change.

The HR Director is a key partner to the executive team and is instrumental in driving organizational success through effective people management and strategic HR initiatives.

This position involves overseeing all aspects of HR functions, ensuring the development and implementation of policies and programs that attract, retain, and develop a high-performing and diverse workforce.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to understand business objectives, operational challenges, growth plans, and workforce implications.
• Translate business strategy into practical people strategies that improve organizational performance, productivity, and scalability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent decisions, change management, and culture initiatives.
• Evaluate organizational effectiveness and recommend structural, leadership, and process improvements that support growth and operational excellence.
• Lead workforce planning efforts that align talent needs with production requirements, business expansion, and succession risks.
  
  

Talent Acquisition And Management

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies that ensure the organization attracts and retains the capabilities required for current and future business needs.
• Work with talent acquisition resources to build talent pipelines for critical positions and key operational roles.
• Lead succession planning and leadership development initiatives to strengthen organizational bench strength and reduce key-person dependency.
• Coach leaders on employee performance, team effectiveness, leadership capability, and talent management practices.
• Drive employee retention strategies focused on engagement, development, career progression, and leadership effectiveness.
  
  

Operational HR Leadership

• Ensure efficient execution of all HR operations including employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
• Establish scalable HR processes, systems, and service models that support organizational growth while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline HR workflows, improve service delivery, and enhance employee and manager experiences.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and governance practices that support business objectives while mitigating organizational risk.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Lead compensation philosophy, salary administration, incentive programs, and workforce cost planning to support business performance and talent retention.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance for payroll and benefits administration, ensuring operational accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Direct and develop the Payroll & Benefits Specialist while maintaining accountability for overall program effectiveness.
• Lead benefits strategy, vendor management, annual renewals, open enrollment planning, and compliance oversight.
• Review payroll controls, audits, reporting, and compensation-related changes to ensure accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll, benefits, leave administration, and employee relations matters.
• Establish service standards, quality controls, and performance expectations for payroll and benefits administration.
  
  

Employee Relations, Culture & Engagement

• Provide leadership and guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and organizational challenges.
• Partner with leaders to address workforce issues proactively while maintaining positive employee relations and minimizing organizational risk.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and utilize feedback mechanisms to improve organizational health and retention.
• Support organizational change initiatives by ensuring effective communication, leader alignment, and employee adoption.
  
  

HR Analytics & Business Insights

• Develop and leverage workforce analytics to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Analyze workforce trends and provide actionable recommendations to leadership that improve operational and financial performance.
• Utilize data to identify organizational risks, talent gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain HR governance practices that reduce legal exposure and support sound business decision-making.
• Oversee employment practices, investigations, policy administration, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Partner with leadership to proactively identify and mitigate workforce-related risks.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Extensive experience in HR leadership roles, with a proven track record of strategic HR management.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing HR teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Experience working in diverse and global environments.
  
  

\Why UTEX?

We don’t just build products — we build careers.

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Career development and training opportunities
• A company culture rooted in respect, innovation, and collaboration
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

UTEX Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer and shall make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, and/or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team where your hard work matters.