Director, Human Resources

Labor Relations

Built strong relationships with union representatives, resolving grievances and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
Led labor relations strategy, including contract negotiations and compliance with labor laws.
Guided leadership on union matters, grievance resolution, and arbitration to reduce risks.

Strategic Leadership

Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and growth targets.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management.
Identify and address key HR challenges in a global, multi-site environment.
Support the continued evolution and integration of business groups.

Talent Acquisition and Management

Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop talent in competitive markets across multiple geographies.
Establish succession planning and leadership development programs to ensure a robust pipeline of future leaders.
Oversee performance management, employee engagement, and career development initiatives.

Culture and Employee Engagement

Drive initiatives to foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance across global sites.
Implement strategies to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and morale while addressing workforce-related challenges.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts across the organization.
Promote consistency in employee experience across locations.

HR Operations and Compliance

Provide oversight of HR operations, including payroll, benefits, and compliance with global labor laws and regulations.
Manage employee relations and ensure fair and consistent application of policies across all sites.
Optimize HR processes and systems to enhance efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
Partner with legal and leadership on labor-related topics, including proactive employee relations strategies.

Organizational Development

Drive organizational effectiveness through change management, leadership coaching, and workforce development initiatives.
Lead integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, or business transformations as needed.
Monitor and analyze HR metrics to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (MBA or HR certification) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a proven track record in a global, multi-site organization.
• Significant, hands-on experience in labor and employee relations within unionized environments, including leading or playing a key role in collective bargaining negotiations, managing union relationships, and resolving complex labor issues.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute labor relations strategies that support business transformation, including workforce planning, change management, and proactive union engagement in evolving operating environments.
• Experience leading through complex labor environments, including contract renegotiations, workforce restructuring, or dispute resolution in high-pressure or highly regulated settings.
• Strong HR business partner background with experience across multiple HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, talent management, employee engagement, organizational development and effectiveness, leadership development, and HR compliance across international markets.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive HR strategies that contribute to business growth and operational success.
• Experience managing HR functions for large organizations, including M&A and organizational transformation.
• Deep knowledge of global labor laws, HR technology systems, and data-driven decision-making approaches.

Pay

Estimated annual base pay: $171,000(minimum) - $205,000(midpoint) - $239,000(maximum)

Schedule

Not specified