Human Resources Director

About the role

R&L Spring Company and Medicoil is a family-owned and operated manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering over one million employees. As part of the R&L Spring organization, the Human Resources Director plays a crucial role in driving business success through strategic human resources management.

Responsibilities

• Establish HR strategic objectives aligned with business priorities and lead implementation of HR, payroll, and benefits strategies that reinforce organizational culture and performance outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, employee engagement, and workforce risk impacting business performance.
• Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the performance management cycle, ensuring alignment between business goals, individual performance, and leadership accountability.
• Lead enterprise talent management and succession planning strategies, including identification of critical roles, development of leadership pipelines, and succession readiness planning in partnership with executive leadership.
• Serve as strategic project leader for enterprise HR initiatives, including organizational design, workforce planning, HR systems, leadership development, and culture enhancement efforts aligned to business strategy.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices remain compliant with federal, state, and regulatory requirements; maintain awareness of employment law, regulatory changes, and industry best practices and apply appropriately.
• Provide oversight of all core HR operations, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, payroll oversight, and employee lifecycle processes including onboarding and separations.
• Lead employee relations strategy, including investigation and resolution of workplace complaints, discrimination and harassment concerns, and other complex employee issues.
• Oversee compliance programs including Workers’ Compensation, OSHA reporting, ACA, ISO requirements, and related audits, ensuring accurate reporting and effective risk mitigation.
• Partner with brokers and external providers to administer employee benefits programs and ensure effective communication, education, and employee support.
• Ensure accurate, confidential, and legally compliant employee records management through HRIS systems and reporting tools.
• Support and participate in employee engagement initiatives, organizational events, committees, and cross-functional projects that strengthen culture and alignment.
• Provide leadership and guidance to managers on HR matters including performance, staffing decisions, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provides HR leadership support in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, which may require occasional off-shift or after-hours availability to support employee relations issues, operational needs, or critical incidents.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, health and safety requirements, and risk mitigation practices across multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading both strategic and operational HR outcomes across multiple HR disciplines, including talent management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, HRIS, and organizational development.
• Proven ability to serve as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing decisions related to workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy.
• Strong expertise in performance management systems, leadership development, and succession planning within a high-performance organization.
• Business and financial acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to operational and financial objectives and support enterprise decision-making.
• Strong communication, executive presence, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex HR projects that drive organizational effectiveness and culture improvement.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Microsoft Office applications, with ability to analyze and present workforce data to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Safety, Environmental Management, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including both strategic and operational responsibility in multi-site or manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of senior leadership or supervisory experience with demonstrated success in developing and leading HR talent pipelines and high-performing teams.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, health and safety requirements, and risk mitigation practices across multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to serve as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing decisions related to workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy.
• Strong expertise in performance management systems, leadership development, and succession planning within a high-performance organization.
• Business and financial acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to operational and financial objectives and support enterprise decision-making.
• Strong communication, executive presence, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex HR projects that drive organizational effectiveness and culture improvement.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Microsoft Office applications, with ability to analyze and present workforce data to support decision-making.

Benefits

While not specified in the job posting, typical benefits for a Human Resources Director at R&L Spring Company and Medicoil might include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Retirement plan contributions.

Pay

Salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The Human Resources Director works a standard Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule, with occasional flexibility to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.