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Director Human Resources
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1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
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29 December 2026
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Job Summary
Join Our Team as a Director of Human Resources!
Work Location: Waco TX
Department: Administration
Reports To: President
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead HR programs practices and operations across our North American organization. Based in Waco Texas this role supports employees and leaders across multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada.
You are a business-minded HR leader who can move comfortably between strategic planning and day-to-day execution. You bring sound judgment to complex employee relations matters build credibility with leaders and employees and translate business priorities into practical people strategies that strengthen organizational performance engagement and accountability.
If you have broad HR leadership experience enjoy working in a multi-site operational environment and are energized by building effective programs while remaining closely connected to the business we would like to hear from you.
Why You Should Apply
This is a highly visible HR leadership role with the opportunity to influence workforce strategy organizational effectiveness leadership capability and employee experience across Uzin Utz North America.
You will partner directly with senior leadership and functional leaders while overseeing a broad HR portfolio that includes employee relations talent acquisition performance management compensation and benefits payroll oversight organizational development compliance HR systems and policy administration.
If you enjoy solving complex people and organizational challenges developing leaders improving HR practices and balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a growing and evolving organization.
Who We Are
Uzin Utz North America Inc. is a leader in flooring installation systems and a North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE based in Ulm Germany. Since 1911 Uzin Utz SE has been a global innovator in product systems for flooring installation and maintenance. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety sustainability and operational excellence across all levels of our organization.
In the United States and Canada Uzin Utz North America offers its products under the renowned UZIN WOLFF and PALLMANN brand names delivering industry-leading solutions for flooring professionals.
Position Overview
The Director of Human Resources leads and manages human resources programs practices and operations across multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada. Serving as a key business partner to senior leadership and managers this position translates organizational priorities into practical HR strategies and programs that support business performance workforce effectiveness and employee engagement.
The Director provides both strategic and hands-on leadership across employee relations talent acquisition performance management compensation and benefits payroll oversight organizational development compliance and HR policy administration. The role balances long-term workforce planning and organizational development with day-to-day HR execution while supporting continued growth operational effectiveness and organizational change.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leadership and functional leaders to translate business priorities workforce requirements and organizational challenges into effective HR strategies and solutions.
- Lead HR operations across multiple U.S. and Canadian locations promoting consistent application of policies programs and employment practices while addressing local business requirements.
- Provide leadership on employee relations matters including workplace concerns investigations performance issues disciplinary actions conflict resolution accommodations and separations; coach managers on effective employee management practices.
- Oversee talent acquisition and workforce planning activities including recruiting staffing priorities succession considerations and current and future workforce needs.
- Lead performance and talent-management processes including performance expectations employee development succession planning training and leadership-development initiatives.
- Support the development and administration of compensation programs including market benchmarking salary structures annual compensation reviews incentive programs promotions and related compensation activities.
- Oversee employee benefits and payroll administration to support accuracy employee service internal controls and regulatory compliance.
- Develop implement maintain and communicate HR policies procedures and employment practices that support business objectives consistency and legal compliance.
- Maintain compliance with applicable federal state provincial and local employment requirements; monitor regulatory developments and recommend appropriate changes to policies and practices.
- Support organizational restructuring business transformation system implementations workforce changes and other change initiatives through effective planning communication and leadership support.
- Partner with leadership to strengthen organizational culture employee engagement communication accountability and collaboration across departments and locations.
- Maintain effective HR systems records reporting and workforce analytics; identify trends risks opportunities and recommendations for leadership.
- Identify and mitigate employment-related risks and coordinate with employment counsel insurance providers benefits partners consultants recruiting partners and other external resources as appropriate.
- Lead and develop HR team members establishing clear priorities responsibilities service expectations and accountability for effective HR delivery.
- Manage HR-related budgets and assigned corporate administrative programs which may include travel insurance risk management and other company-wide programs.
- Other duties as assigned. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field; masters degree or professional HR certification such as SPHR SHRM-SCP PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
- At least eight years of progressive human resources experience preferably within manufacturing distribution or a similarly operational environment.
- Three to five or more years of HR leadership or management experience with responsibility across multiple HR disciplines.
- Experience supporting a multi-site and multi-state workforce; experience supporting employees in both the United States and Canada preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of employment law employee relations performance management compensation benefits talent acquisition and HR compliance.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and conducting objective thorough workplace investigations.
- Experience developing and implementing HR policies processes programs and organizational initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on capacities within a growing or changing organization.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational priorities and translate business requirements into effective people strategies.
- Experience within manufacturing warehousing distribution or another operationally focused environment strongly preferred.
- Ability to work on-site in Waco TX and travel up to 20% to other Company locations as business needs require.
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong HR and business acumen with the ability to balance employee considerations compliance requirements operational realities and organizational priorities.
- Credibility and confidence coaching leaders and managing complex employee relations matters with consistency discretion and sound judgment.
- Clear written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively across all organizational levels.
- A practical solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving risk assessment and decision-making.
- Ability to lead and support organizational change workforce initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Strong planning and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities projects and deadlines across a multi-site organization.
- High standards of integrity confidentiality accountability professionalism and ethical conduct.
- Comfort using HR systems workforce analytics and business technology to support decision-making and effective HR operations.
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (generous employer contribution)
- Employer-paid Life Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental benefit options available
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- Company technology and business tools
- Three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays in 2026
Equal Employment Opportunity
Uzin Utz North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry age disability genetic information military or veteran status marital status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.
If hired employees will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Uzin Utz North America participates in E-Verify where required by law.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process upon request.
Due to the high volume of applications only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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About Company
UZIN UTZ Schweiz bietet hochwertige Bodensysteme für Estrich, Boden, Parkett und Platten sowie Maschinen und Verbrauchsmaterial. Starke Marken für ein starkes Handwerk. ▷ Jetzt mehr erfahren!
