Director of Human Resources

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the continued development of a high-performing Human Resources function across North America by strengthening organizational capabilities, developing HR talent, and building scalable processes that support business expansion.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to design and implement people strategies that advance organizational goals and business performance.
• Direct workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and talent management efforts.
• Oversee initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, and overall organizational performance.
• Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, leadership development, and organizational change.
• Evaluate workforce trends, HR metrics, and people analytics to identify opportunities and support informed business decisions.
• Work closely with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to develop, implement, and enhance HR programs, policies, and solutions.
• Oversee talent acquisition efforts to attract, develop, and retain high-quality talent across the organization.
• Partner with stakeholders to support compensation and benefits programs through market analysis and workforce insights.
• Establish, maintain, and update Human Resources policies and practices to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local employment regulations.
• Promote effective utilization of HR technology and systems to improve operational efficiency, reporting capabilities, and the employee experience.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Human Resources team members while cultivating a collaborative, high-performing HR organization.
• Support company-wide initiatives, including performance management, employee engagement surveys, leadership development, and organizational transformation projects.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace that reflects organizational values and business objectives.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 7 years supporting senior leadership and executive teams.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement HR strategies that align with business priorities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environments with both hourly and salaried workforces.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and Human Resources best practices.
• Experience utilizing HR analytics, workforce metrics, and data to guide strategic planning and organizational decisions.
• Proven track record leading employee engagement, organizational culture, leadership development, and talent management programs.
• Experience directing organizational design, succession planning, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing HR professionals across multiple locations.
• Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems, including ADP, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or comparable platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship management skills.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Experience supporting Canadian operations preferred.