Director of Human Resources

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Location: Antwerp OH or Niles MI

Reports to: Executive Vice President

Direct Reports: Yes

FLSA Status: Salary- Exempt

ABOUT THE JOB:

As the Director of Human Resources you will lead the HR function with the expectation of building on a strong foundation and continuing to raise the standard across the organization. This role is responsible for developing and executing Human Resources practices strategies and objectives that support an employee-oriented high-performance culture built on empowerment accountability goal achievement leadership development and the recruitment and retention of a first-class workforce.

This is not simply an administrative HR role. The Director of Human Resources will serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Team and Department Managers providing leadership guidance and practical support on people-related matters across the business. The right candidate will bring the experience confidence and drive to lead the HR function at a high level strengthen existing programs identify opportunities for improvement and help move the organization forward.

The Director of Human Resources will have overall responsibility for the HR function throughout the company including strategy development policy and program execution employee relations compliance talent development recruiting performance management and the leadership of the Human Resources team. This individual must be capable of owning the seat improving the function and contributing as a strong business leadernot just maintaining what already exists.

YOUR ROLE:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees leaders and the Executive Team by providing sound guidance on employee relations conflict resolution coaching counseling and decision-making.
• Act with managerial courage by addressing difficult issues directly professionally and consistently while protecting the best interests of both employees and the business.
• Build lead and continuously improve career development leadership development and succession planning initiatives.
• Strengthen employee culture by proactively identifying concerns resolving issues building trust and creating strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Provide leadership coaching training and accountability support to help managers become stronger more effective people leaders.
• Lead the organizations staffing strategy including workforce planning recruitment onboarding orientation and retention efforts.
• Own performance management processes by coaching leaders through goal setting feedback counseling development planning performance reviews and accountability conversations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align HR strategy with operational needs business goals safety quality productivity and employee engagement.
• Lead develop and hold accountable a high-performing HR team that delivers excellent service follows through and contributes meaningfully to the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems policies processes communication and employee experience while ensuring consistency and compliance.

This role is for a hands-on HR leader who can operate strategically execute consistently and maintain the high standard of the HR function across the organization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of experience in a progressive HR leadership role supporting multi-shift/multi-location manufacturing environments
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or similar; Masters degree preferred. S/PHR or SHRM- S/CP certification a plus
• Experience in strategy development and execution supporting a companys overall growth strategy

Ability to provide leadership at all levels of the organization with confidence and conviction

Strong working knowledge of relevant labor laws regulations and policy development ensuring legal compliance

Passionate about cultivating culture and leading change

Proven results with facilitation of professional development training and certification activities for all employee levels

Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time to provide in-person support to all locations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience identifying creating and implementing solutions to increase HRs presence and influence
• Ability to build rapport establish trust and credibility and provide winning solutions across all levels of employees
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as an executive business partner; coach leaders and employees to help shape a development-focused culture and positively influence others
• Ability to thrive in a progressive environment and drive a positive HR impact to all areas of the business
• Experience with change management creative problem solving and full project life cycle
• Capability to direct the planning of new compensation and benefits programs improve existing programs and supervise and monitor benefits administration
• Can proactively conduct research and analysis of organizational and market trends to drive recruiting onboarding and retention

BENEFITS:

• Medical dental vision life insurance flexible/health savings spending accounts 401K paid time off paid holidays and a profit share program

EMPLOYEE PERKS:

• Company culture committed to work-life balance
• Programs in place to support professional development and career growth
• The opportunity to work for a company that supports sustainability and is growing!