This leader will bring everything that’s expected of a strong HR Director in a complex manufacturing environment including, sound judgment, operational rigor, talent expertise, advanced technical thinking, and the ability to ensure that the fundamentals of HR run exceptionally well. This HR leader will help to build the future and will have direct impact on a few critical areas where HR can powerfully shape the organization’s trajectory:

• Translate business strategy into workforce capability by partnering with leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, using data and insights to guide decisions, and ensure the people strategy actively fuels performance and growth.

• Shape how leaders lead, by coaching and equipping them to build high-performing, engaged teams, developing talent intentionally, and creating an environment where trust and accountability coexist.

• Evolve the employee experience across facilities by fostering a culture where engagement, safety, collaboration, and pride in the work reinforce one another and support long-term retention and success. This Director, Human Resources will see HR as a platform to build and contribute to a growing organization. This modern leader will be able to showcase the value of HR and build a stronger and more capable organization…an organization that’s prepared for what comes next.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

•A Bachelor’s degree in business or related, with 6+ years of experience in progressively responsible HR leadership positions ideally in a manufacturing environment.

• History of building and executing modern HR strategies and processes that enhance both business and employee experiences.

• Highly collaborative. Skilled at strategy, implementation and project management in partnership with the leadership team.

• Demonstrated experience leveraging modern technology, data, and emerging AI capabilities to advance organizational performance and decision-making.

• Ability to translate analytics into actionable insights, modernize processes through digital tools, and introduce responsible AI or automation solutions that improve efficiency, workforce effectiveness, and business outcomes.

•Experience partnering with leaders to embed data-informed thinking into strategy, operations, and talent decisions.

•Experience influencing and communicating change with strong communication and organizational skills.

•Experience with exempt, non-exempt and unionized employee populations with a proven ability to build differentiated programs for different employee populations, maintaining equity and compliance.

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Human Resources Director