HR Director

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION :

Human Resources Director

STATUS : Exempt (salary)

REPORTS TO :

Chief Financial Officer

DIRECT REPORTS :

Human Resources Managers, Training Manager

LOCATION : Portland, ME

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Director of Human Resources will oversee all HR operations across four geographical locations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role involves developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs to foster a productive, compliant, and employee-focused work environment while supporting the manufacturing business’s operational needs. The Director will also manage health benefits and 401(k) administration, ensuring seamless execution and compliance.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBITIES :

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the organization’s business objectives.
• Partner with leadership to address workforce planning, talent acquisition, and retention needs across all locations.
• Analyze workforce trends to recommend proactive HR solutions.

2. Recruitment and Talent Management

3. Employee Relations

4. Compliance and Safety

5. Performance Management

6. Compensation, Benefits, and 401(k) Administration

7. HR Operations

8. Team Leadership

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

7–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Strong knowledge of labor laws, OSHA compliance, and HR best practices.

Experience managing health benefits and 401(k) administration.

Ability to travel 30-40% of the time to plant locations.

Prefer Candidate is located in the Portland, Maine area.

Experience managing HR operations in a multi-location environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all organizational levels.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.

Experience working with ADP preferred but not required

HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) is a plus.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

This job operates in an office environment and is largely sedentary although will require navigation of the Production floor. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Alcom USA is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes employees who speak one or more languages. As a necessity to safely and efficiently perform business operations, employees must be proficient in speaking and understanding English. Alcom will assess the level of fluency required on a job-by-job basis. Employees must be able to speak and understand English for job related communications and are otherwise welcome to speak their native or other language in the workplace.

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