Artazn - Director, Human Resources

About the Role

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading the company’s HR team and guiding its strategic direction. This role is an expert on all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, legal compliance, and organizational development. The Director provides leadership and vision to ensure HR practices align with strategic goals and keeps employees informed about company operations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a business partner to the Artazn President and JADEX CHR Officer to drive the human capital agenda in a unionized environment, understanding company strategies and challenges.
• Hire and onboard new employees, negotiating employment agreements.
• Establish and execute HR policies supporting short-term goals and long-term business strategy.
• Oversee HR operations, systems, and practices, ensuring legal compliance with federal and state laws.
• Coordinate with contract security staff to maintain site physical security.
• Plan, lead, and participate in labor negotiations as required.
• Direct HR operations, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, labor relations, training, safety programs, job classification, disciplinary policies, performance management, and compliance with EEO laws.
• Provide consulting and coaching to business leaders on human resource issues, including organizational design, talent management, and compensation.
• Design and oversee strategic employee and team development initiatives to create a high-performance work culture.
• Oversee department metrics to guide process improvement and analyze data for informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, minimize risk, and increase productivity and performance.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Support company culture by navigating employee, manager, and executive needs.
• Conduct thorough investigations and minimize risk exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or related field; MBA or professional certification desirable.
• Seven or more years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Prior labor negotiations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Skills

• Leadership and influence skills.
• Strong interpersonal and rapport-building abilities.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Emotional intelligence and conflict sensitivity.
• Regulatory knowledge in labor relations, benefits, compensation, and employee leaves (FMLA, ADA).
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Self-motivation and professional growth mindset.
• Time management and deadline adherence.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication across all organizational levels.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting at workstation approximately 85% of work time.
• Standing and walking approximately 15% of work time.
• Ability to travel 5% of work time.
• Ability to work overtime or weekends with short notice.
• Typical office environment with overhead shelves and work surfaces.