Director of Human Resources
About the role
This Director of Human Resources opportunity allows you to lead HR operations, support the workforce, and partner closely with leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role blends strategic HR leadership with day-to-day operational involvement, perfect for someone who understands the realities of manufacturing and enjoys being visible and engaged on the floor.
Responsibilities
- Own the full HR function at the site level, balancing strategy with execution
- Lead recruitment strategy and hiring for a manufacturing workforce
- Manage employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns
- Guide disciplinary actions and ensure fair, consistent practices
- Identify training needs and implement development programs
- Oversee compensation and benefits administration
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and regulations
- Maintain HR documentation, reporting, and HRIS accuracy
- Lead and support the HR team, setting clear priorities and direction
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to plant and operational leadership
Requirements
- 7+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience handling employee relations and compliance issues
- SHRM or PHR certification
- Strong HRIS experience
- Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
- Congfident, practical leadership style — comfortable making decisions
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Comfortable working on-site in an operational setting
Qualifications
Greenleaf Corporation is an established manufacturing organization with a strong focus on quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Based in Saegertown, Pennsylvania (near Erie, PA), Greenleaf supports a skilled workforce in a fast-paced, production-driven environment where collaboration, accountability, and hands-on leadership are valued. The organization is committed to supporting its employees while driving performance and long-term growth, making HR a critical partner to the business.
Skills
Experience in a manufacturing environment, proven employee relations and compliance skills, strong HRIS knowledge, ability to handle sensitive situations professionally, confident leadership style, excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and comfort working on-site in an operational setting.
Benefits
Contract-to-hire pathway with long-term potential
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Benefits
TBD
Application
Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/M/F/D/V)
No third-party candidates
Please note that no third-party candidates are accepted.