Director of Human Resources

Job Description

<p>Our client is seeking a Director of Human Resources to support the next phase of growth and operational evolution within a privately held manufacturing business. The role is being created to strengthen execution, workforce capability, and leadership accountability as the organization continues to scale and transition its operating model.</p><p><br></p><p><b>The Role</b></p><p>Reporting to senior leadership, the Director of Human Resources will be responsible for leading and executing all core HR and people initiatives across a predominantly hourly, frontline workforce. This role requires a practical, execution-oriented leader who can balance structure with flexibility and ensure HR processes are not only implemented, but consistently adopted and sustained.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Key responsibilities include:</b></p><ul><li>Leading all aspects of people operations, including employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent development, compensation, and HR compliance</li><li>Partnering closely with operations and plant leadership to support productivity, engagement, and retention in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Driving manager accountability through clear expectations, follow-through, and disciplined people processes</li><li>Developing and sustaining HR systems, policies, and programs that support a growing, non-union environment</li><li>Supporting leadership capability building at the frontline and management levels</li><li>Providing insight and guidance to senior leadership on people-related risks, trends, and opportunities</li><li>Leading change initiatives associated with growth, organizational evolution, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is not a purely strategic or advisory role — the successful candidate will be comfortable operating hands-on and spending meaningful time with the business.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Ideal Background</b></p><ul><li>10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial environments</li><li>Proven experience supporting hourly and frontline workforces in non-union or mixed environments</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in <b>non-union organizations</b>, with a practical, business-aligned approach to employee relations</li><li>Experience building and sustaining HR processes</li><li>Strong partnership mindset with operations leaders; focused on education, accountability, and performance rather than policy-driven rigidity</li><li>Experience in privately held or entrepreneurial organizations strongly preferred</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Why This Opportunity</b></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to have real impact within a growing manufacturing business where HR is expected to be a true operational partner. The organization values pragmatic leadership, accountability, and people solutions that work on the floor — not theory or one-size-fits-all frameworks.</p>