Director, Human Resources
Edgewater, MD - USA
Job Summary
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Workplace Category: Onsite
Travel Required:Up to 10%
Direct Reports:Yes
Pay Range:$118400 - $174000
Visa Sponsorship:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Relocation:Yes
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Position Overview:
The Human Resources Director is the senior HR leader for the Boston Whaler Edgewater manufacturing operation and a key member of the site leadership team. This role is accountable for ensuring people leadership and workforce practices directly enable safe stable and highperforming operations.
The HR Director operates as a visible handson business partner to plant leadership and translates Brunswick Boat Group people strategy into practical execution at the site level. Success in this role is measured by workforce stability frontline leadership effectiveness employee engagement and the sites ability to execute its operating plan without peoplerelated disruption.
At Brunswick we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Essential Functions:
- Senior HR leadership for the Edgewater FL manufacturing operation supporting both salaried and hourly populations
- Direct leadership and development of HR Business Partners and other site HR team members
- Primary HR partner to plant and functional leaders with strong linkage to HR shared services and centers of excellence
- Acts as the definitive point of accountability for people decisions judgment calls and HR risk at the site leve
- Serve as the senior HR partner to site leadership advising on workforce strategy organization design and leadership decisions tied directly to safety quality delivery and cos
- Lead coach and develop a highperforming site HR team that operates with consistency credibility and a deep understanding of manufacturing realitie
- Drive workforce planning in partnership with operations and talent acquisition aligned to production schedules skill needs and capacity requirement
- Strengthen frontline supervisor and manager capability through coaching clear expectations and consistent application of performance and accountability standard
- Own employee relations strategy and execution for the site managing complex and highrisk issues with sound judgment confidentiality and business contex
- Ensure disciplined and compliant application of HR policies compensation practices and employment standards while allowing for thoughtful businessinformed flexibilit
- Translate enterprise HR programs into practical site execution providing feedback to BBG HR leadership on what works and what creates friction in a manufacturing environmen
- Monitor workforce health through key metrics (turnover engagement staffing absenteeism) and proactively intervene to mitigate risk before it impacts operations
What Success Looks Like
- A stable engaged workforce capable of meeting production and quality expectations
- Frontline leaders who understand how to lead people effectively and address issues early and appropriately
- HR viewed by plant leadership as a trusted business partner and problem solver not a transactional function
- Clear escalation decisionmaking and communication on people issues with minimal surprise and disruption
Knowledge Skills and Experience
- Strong business and operational acumen with the ability to connect HR decisions to manufacturing outcomes
- Executive presence and credibility to coach and challenge senior leaders with candor and integrity
- Proven experience leading HR teams in complex highvolume operational environments
- Sound judgment navigating employee relations performance management and compliance risk
- Comfortable operating both strategically and handson in a fastpaced plant environment
Diversityofthought and experiencesisfundamental whenimaginingthe unimaginable.Certain skillsets/experiencesare necessary;howeverothers can be developedalong the way.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or related field
- 7 years of progressive HR experience including leadership responsibility in manufacturing or similarly complex environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as the senior HR leader for a manufacturing site
- Masters degree and/or professional HR certification (PHR SPHR) preferred
- Experience with Workday Kronos and datadriven workforce planning and decisionmaking
The hiring range for this position is$118400 - $174000annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills relevant experience business needs and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidates qualifications and the business context.
In addition to base pay this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswicks comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings including medical dental vision paid vacation 401k (up to 4% match) Health Savings Account (with company contribution) well-being program product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be foundhere.
Why Brunswick:
Whatever tomorrow bringswellbe at the leading edge.Astheclear leader in the marine industrywerecommitted to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many additionwereproud of being recognized for making a splash withnumerous awards!
About Brunswick Boat Group
Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands including Bayliner Boston Whaler Crestliner Harris Heyday Lowe Lund Navan Princecraft Protector Quicksilver Rayglass Sea Ray Spartan Thunder Jet and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation craftsmanship and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide.
Across our fiberglass and aluminum manufacturing facilities our team members are the driving force behind our success. We foster a culture rooted in safety integrity continuous improvement and personal growth. Whether youre building unsinkable legends pioneering wake sports or crafting fishing and pontoon boats trusted for generations youll be part of a united team committed to delivering exceptional experiences on the water.
Next is Now!
We value growth and development recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please still consider applying.
Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process please contact for support.
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About Company
Brunswick Corp. is a global leader in the marine recreation and technology industry. Owner of 60+ brands, including Mercury Marine, Boston Whaler, and Sea Ray.