About the Role
As a member of the Site Leadership team, the HR Director will play a pivotal role as a strategic, hands-on leader, responsible for shaping and executing the human resources strategy at the site level. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Global HR Business Partner, the HR Director will partner with the site leadership team to drive employee engagement, people strategies, and cultural initiatives that align with the company’s overarching vision and growth objectives. This leader will play a critical role in building and sustaining a high-performing, agile workforce—balancing immediate HR priorities with long-term organizational development. The ideal candidate is a decisive, resilient leader with a strong bias for action, confident navigating ambiguity, making tough decisions, and leading through complexity with clarity and confidence.
Key Priorities
- Functional Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop a high performing, Site HR team. Lead the evaluation, design, and implementation of HR processes related to performance management and goal setting, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and employee development. Develop a deep understanding of the business, industry, and culture, and partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive impactful communication strategies and HR functional improvements that align with broader organizational goals. Provide SME advice, counsel, and hands-on support, ensuring compliance with company policies and all federal/state/local employment laws.
- Employee Engagement & Culture: Champion the establishment of a culture of accountability. Prioritize the development of meaningful connections and understanding the challenges faced at all levels to drive employee engagement, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure that both the people and business thrive together. Partner with the Site leadership team and people managers to develop and implement programs that foster employee engagement and retention across the site. Spend time with employees to gain first-hand knowledge of improvement opportunities. Support the Site Leadership team in holding teams and individual team members accountable to the agreed upon cultural, behavioral, and performance standards of the site.
- Change/Communication Management – Partner with the Site leadership team to proactively manage change and communicate all strategic initiatives. Lead the organization’s efforts to ensure employees understand changes and their desired outcomes, see the value in how they and the company benefit from the change, and are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to operationalize the change. Lead the development of internal communication plans/strategies to consistently reinforce a high-performance environment in which employees are both engaged and excited to be a part of the team.
- Project Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, plan, and execute various HR projects that support organizational goals and initiatives. Provide guidance and leadership during project ramp-ups, ensuring alignment with the company’s priorities and timelines. Ensure effective communication and coordination between HR and other departments to support project success. Track progress and provide regular updates to site and corporate leadership, adjusting as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience with five (5) years human resources management experience.
- Manufacturing industry experience supporting a large site (500+).
- Comprehensive knowledge of employee relations practices, ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.