Human Resources Director

About Us

Our client is a privately owned, rapidly growing manufacturing company with eight plants across the Midwest, specializing in thermo-forming and metal fabrication. You'll find our products and components in a wide range of industries from marine and water treatment to recreational vehicles, agricultural equipment and even fire trucks and schools.

We're proud of our strong, steady growth and even prouder of the culture that's fueled it. Our team believes in doing great work, treating people with respect and supporting one another. Core values really matter here – integrity, being humble, teamwork, collaboration and a strong work ethic are at the heart of everything we do. As we prepare to double in size over the next 18 months, we're looking for a strategic, hands-on HR Leader to help guide our people and processes through this exciting next chapter.

The Opportunity

The Director of Human Resources will be a key member of our leadership team and a trusted advisor across the organization. You'll shape and lead our HR strategy, support plan-level HR teams, and help us continue building a company where people love to work. This role blends strategy and action – we need someone who can think big but also roll up their sleeves to get things done.

What You'll do:

• Partner with company leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support growth, culture and performance.
• Lead, coach and develop HR Generalists and HR Managers across our eight plants to ensure consistent and high-quality HR support company wide.
• Create and implement policies, procedures, and a new employee handbook that reflects who we are and keep us compliant across multiple states.
• Champion employee engagement, recognition, and development programs that make our people feel valued and supported.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations across multiple states. Our current HR team in various states will support and help with this.
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, talent development and succession planning.
• Oversee recruitment and retention efforts, helping us attract and keep great people.
• Handle employee relations with fairness, consistency and a positive, solutions-focused approach.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen our culture and reinforce our core values at every level.
• Spearhead a revitalization of a comprehensive benefit package and 401K match program.
• Willingness to travel on occasion to visit our various plants and help develop HR strategies and camaraderie with the team.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field (Master's or Human Resource certification a plus).
• 10 years of Human Resources experience with at least 5 in a leadership role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing HR teams across multiple sites and states.
• Deep understanding of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• A mix of strategic thinking and practical, hands-on leadership.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills – you're approachable, confident and collaborative.
• Experience building or scaling HR functions in a growing company is a big plus.

Why You'll Love it Here:

You'll join a leadership team that truly values collaboration and transparency. We're a company on the move, and this role offers the chance to shape our people strategy and have a lasting impact. You'll be surrounded by humble, hard-working teammates who care about doing things the right way and supporting each other along the way.

Compensation

Competitive salary, likely in the 120K-140K range and a comprehensive benefit package, plus the opportunity to grow right along with us. And we are going places We're excited to welcome our new Human Resources Director to our team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120, $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Human resources management: 10 years (Preferred)
• human resource strategic leadership: 5 years (Preferred)
• HR management in manufacturing or plant: 5 years (Preferred)
• HR support in multi-state: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person