Director of Human Resources & EHS
About the role
The Director of Human Resources & EHS is a key member of the JPS Senior Leadership Team, serving as a true business partner and strategic advisor to the President and senior stakeholders. This role leads Human Resources and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) across corporate and plant locations in Anderson, SC and Statesville, NC, and serves as the primary liaison to Steel Partners. The Director is responsible for driving employee safety and wellbeing, organizational culture, talent strategy, training and development, compensation/payroll, environmental and regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, aligning people and safety strategies with business objectives to support growth and foster a high-performance environment.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership Serve as a strategic partner to the President and Senior Leadership Team, contributing to overall business planning, the JPS strategic plan, and decision-making. Set strategic direction for HR and EHS, including KPIs, goals, key initiatives, and diversity, equity & inclusion efforts. Champion a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement that supports JPS goals and core values. Oversee corporate and HR communications across the organization.
Human Resources Oversight Lead all HR functions including talent acquisition and staffing, compensation and benefits, payroll, leave administration (FMLA/LOA), employee relations, engagement, organizational development, HRIS (ADP, E-Time), performance management, policies/procedures, and compliance. Lead the annual performance management and merit cycle. Develop and execute strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent, including succession planning, turnover reduction, and leadership development. Drive enterprise HR initiatives such as Positive Employee Relations Training, JPS Grow Leadership Development, Train-the-Trainer, new video training platform, Superstar, and the 25-Year Club. Serve as the escalation point for exempt hiring and employee issues, terminations, exempt performance improvement plans, and sensitive employee relations matters. Act as HR process improvement lead, including systems implementation and troubleshooting, and oversee the integrity of all HR policies, procedures, and reporting.
Environmental, Health & Safety Oversight Provide leadership and oversight of EHS programs at all corporate and plant locations in partnership with site EHS Supervisors. Oversee environmental compliance and EHS standards, including wastewater, air permitting, PFAS, and OSHA and other governing-body regulations. Oversee occupational health and safety programs, including hearing conservation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Narcan training, drug screening, and employee wellness. Serve as risk mitigation lead for workplace injuries and workers’ compensation, including safety-related RCCAs and TPA management. Serve as primary point of contact for OSHA, environmental, and state agency communications; manage the EHS audit cycle, safety KPIs, and emergency/pandemic response readiness.
Team Leadership & Performance Management Lead, develop, and retain a multi-site HR and EHS team, including HR Managers, HR Business Partners, Recruiter, Training Manager and Superviso EHS Supervisors, and the Payroll & HR Projects Anal