Director of Human Resources - US Remote

About the role

The U.S. business is seeking a hands‑on and experienced Director of Human Resources to oversee all HR activities for its U.S. operations. This strategic, hands‑on role combines day‑to‑day HR management with longer‑term workforce and organizational initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, the HR Director will act as a trusted partner to leadership and managers while ensuring compliance with U.S. federal and state employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Staffing: Manage the full recruitment cycle, develop job descriptions with managers, identify staffing needs, coordinate interviews, background checks, pre‑employment screenings, and hiring documentation; build relationships with staffing agencies, schools, professional networks, and community organizations; support recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Onboarding & Employee Integration: Coordinate new‑employee onboarding and orientation, ensure completion of employment, tax, benefits, and I‑9 documentation, introduce policies, procedures, and safety requirements, maintain accurate personnel records, and facilitate smooth integration.
• Employee Relations & Management Support: Serve as primary HR contact for employees and managers, provide guidance on performance, attendance, conduct, and workplace issues, coach managers, investigate concerns and complaints, manage disciplinary processes and terminations, and help build a positive, collaborative culture.
• HR Compliance & Workplace Safety: Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state employment laws (EEO, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, etc.), maintain HR policies and employee handbook, manage documentation and records, collaborate on safety initiatives, and coordinate workers’ compensation and return‑to‑work processes.
• Payroll & Benefits: Coordinate payroll administration with Finance/Accounting and external providers, ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, manage health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and leave programs, oversee annual benefits open enrollment, maintain PTO and attendance records, and field employee compensation and benefits questions.
• Training, Workforce Planning & HR Strategy: Identify training and development needs, coordinate technical, safety, management, and leadership training, monitor workforce indicators (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, retention), develop engagement and retention initiatives, partner with senior leadership on organizational structure and workforce planning, support succession planning, maintain HRIS and personnel records, and assist with audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably as an HR Generalist, HR Manager, or HR Director.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or operational environments is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to operate independently within a small HR team or as a standalone function.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices.
• Broad experience across employee relations, payroll, benefits, recruitment, and compliance.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state employment regulations.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft 365.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Comfortable working remotely while maintaining a strong onsite presence.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach.
• Experience in an international environment, especially cross‑border HR matters or international mobility, is highly valued.

Additional Information

• Remote position within the United States; candidates in South Carolina or neighboring states preferred.
• Monthly travel to the South Carolina manufacturing facility for several days.
• Candidates must be located in a compatible U.S. time zone.