Human Resources Director
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteLake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Establish HR strategic objectives aligned with business priorities and lead implementation of payroll, benefits, and talent acquisition strategies across three plants and 265+ employees. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession readiness. Lead the performance management cycle, employee relations investigations, and compliance programs including OSHA, ACA, and ISO requirements. Provide oversight of core HR operations, manage leadership pipelines, and partner with external providers for benefits administration. Ensure accurate records management through HRIS systems and support employee engagement initiatives within a 24/7 manufacturing environment requiring occasional off-shift availability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Safety, Environmental Management, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including both strategic and operational responsibility in multi-site or manufacturing environments
- 3+ years of senior leadership or supervisory experience with demonstrated success in developing and leading HR talent pipelines and high-performing teams
- Strong knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, health and safety requirements, and risk mitigation practices across multi-site manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience leading both strategic and operational HR outcomes across multiple HR disciplines, including talent management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, HRIS, and organizational development
- Proven ability to serve as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing decisions related to workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy
- Strong expertise in performance management systems, leadership development, and succession planning within a high-performance organization
- Business and financial acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to operational and financial objectives and support enterprise decision-making
- Strong communication, executive presence, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex HR projects that drive organizational effectiveness and culture improvement
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Microsoft Office applications, with ability to analyze and present workforce data to support decision-making
- Regular walking and standing throughout manufacturing environments, including travel between multiple plant sites as required to perform job responsibilities
Desired Qualifications
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable professional certification
- Experience supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation and a diverse hourly and salaried workforce
- Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, and other applicable federal and state requirements
- Experience supporting ISO, IATF, quality, and safety-driven manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience leading change management, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
- Experience with HRIS, payroll, LMS, and talent management systems
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
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