Director of Human Resources at Charter Steel

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Are you a strategic HR leader passionate about driving business growth through impactful people strategies? Join our collaborative team at Charter Steel as our Strategic HR Director, where your voice matters and employee experience is paramount. We're seeking a dynamic leader to partner closely with business leaders, shaping talent acquisition, engagement, development, and retention strategies that align with our culture and values. This role is pivotal in understanding our short and long-term strategic goals, translating them into actionable HR initiatives, and building a high-performing team of HR Partners. If you excel in strategic HR business partnership, talent management, organizational development, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and innovation, we want to hear from you. Help us build the future of our workforce and drive sustainable business success. We are looking for someone with experience in human resources strategy, HR leadership, and people strategy.

What You’ll Do At Charter

• Strategic Advisory: Partner with leadership to shape short-term (1-3 year) functional objectives, aligning people strategy with business goals
• Organizational Design & Impact: Analyze business plans, assess people implications, and ensure organizational structure drives optimal results
• Influential Collaboration: Leverage broad HR networks and data-driven insights to influence key decisions and solve complex business challenges
• Talent Leadership: Design and implement integrated talent solutions to build a competitive advantage, including workforce planning and talent pipeline development
• Change & Communication: Drive effective employee communications and lead change management initiatives to minimize disruption and maximize alignment
• Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to build and execute strategic recruiting plans
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize business intelligence and digital tools to inform strategic planning and decision-making
• Leadership Development & Coaching: Develop leaders, build talent pipelines, and coach team members to drive organizational capability
• Center of Excellence Partnership: Collaborate with Corporate Centers of Excellence to deliver a superior employee experience
• Director Level Talent Selection: Participate in the selection process for Director-level and up new hires and promotions
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, Organizational Development, or related field
• 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, demonstrating a strong strategic and operational focus
• 3 years of supervisory experience, including development of HR Managers and HR Partners
• Proven ability to lead large-scale strategic HR initiatives and drive organizational change
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate business needs into effective HR strategies
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to present compelling arguments and navigate complex situations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, HR, or a related field
• SPHR Certification
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  

This position will require travel to our Fostoria, OH and Saukville, WI locations, as needed.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).