Human Resources Director

Our client is an entrepreneurial manufacturing company that plans to rapidly scale the organization while maintaining their progressive, high engagement culture. They are looking for an experienced professional who demonstrates cultural leadership by example. The right candidate is interested in learning and the ongoing development of self and others, possesses a natural curiosity, and offers a mix of personal warmth quantitative competence.

The Director of Human Resources will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support business goals and unique culture. This hands-on role will oversee all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on problem solver who thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Acquisition – Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain talent aligned with our mission and values.
• Organizational Development – Design and drive initiatives that foster high performance, leadership development, and team effectiveness.
• Culture & Engagement – Work with the CEO and others to understand and embrace the everyday values, beliefs and behaviors that are at the root of our high engagement culture.
• Performance Management – Refine performance review processes to ensure consistent implementation across the organization.
• Employee Relations & Development – Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership, providing guidance on career growth, conflict resolution, and development opportunities.
• HR Operations & Compliance – Work with the senior team to ensure that's guidelines, compensation structures, and benefits programs are competitive, compliant with employment laws, and aligned with company objectives.
• Workforce Planning & Change Management – Support the organization in adapting to rapid growth, evolving business needs, and market shifts.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10 years of HR experience, ideally in a company with a progressive high trust culture
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• HR Expertise: Strong background in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Strategic Thinker & Doer: Ability to balance high-level HR strategy with hands-on execution.
• Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and provide innovative HR solutions that support business growth.
• Exceptional Communication & Leadership: Ability to inspire, influence, and build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Tech-Savvy: Experience leveraging HRIS systems and data analytics to drive decision-making.
  
  

Client offers unusual career opportunity:

• High growth
• National reach
• Open culture and communication style – ability to be heard and make an impact – work directly with CEO and senior management
• Hundreds of projects in development now – rapidly growing