Job Description
Our client is seeking a Director of Human Resources to support the next phase of growth and operational evolution within a privately held manufacturing business. The role is being created to strengthen execution, workforce capability, and leadership accountability as the organization continues to scale and transition its operating model.
The Role
Reporting to senior leadership, the Director of Human Resources will be responsible for leading and executing all core HR and people initiatives across a predominantly hourly, frontline workforce. This role requires a practical, execution-oriented leader who can balance structure with flexibility and ensure HR processes are not only implemented, but consistently adopted and sustained.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading all aspects of people operations, including employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent development, compensation, and HR compliance
- Partnering closely with operations and plant leadership to support productivity, engagement, and retention in a manufacturing environment
- Driving manager accountability through clear expectations, follow-through, and disciplined people processes
- Developing and sustaining HR systems, policies, and programs that support a growing, non-union environment
- Supporting leadership capability building at the frontline and management levels
- Providing insight and guidance to senior leadership on people-related risks, trends, and opportunities
- Leading change initiatives associated with growth, organizational evolution, and continuous improvement
This is not a purely strategic or advisory role — the successful candidate will be comfortable operating hands-on and spending meaningful time with the business.
Ideal Background
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
- Proven experience supporting hourly and frontline workforces in non-union or mixed environments
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in non-union organizations, with a practical, business-aligned approach to employee relations
- Experience building and sustaining HR processes
- Strong partnership mindset with operations leaders; focused on education, accountability, and performance rather than policy-driven rigidity
- Experience in privately held or entrepreneurial organizations strongly preferred
Why This Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to have real impact within a growing manufacturing business where HR is expected to be a true operational partner. The organization values pragmatic leadership, accountability, and people solutions that work on the floor — not theory or one-size-fits-all frameworks.