Segment Director of HR

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with VP of HR and segment leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives, growth plans, and operational needs.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and culture.
• Coach and mentor senior leadership, author and support leadership development programs, and drive organizational change and transformation as needed.
• Lead company initiatives such as talent development, performance management, succession planning, and change management.
• Drive HR metrics (KPIs) and analytics to support business decisions.
• Dotted-line supervision of assigned Business Unit HR Managers to support multi-site manufacturing operations, ensuring HR practices align with production goals, safety standards, and workforce demands.
• Partner with plant leadership and local human resources to drive productivity, engagement, and retention.
• Ensure onboarding, training, and workforce readiness programs meet operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Oversee audits, investigations, and reports related to HR employee relations matters.
• Works along with corporate HR team to maintain policies, procedures, and employee handbook compliance.
• Lead HR related compliance matters on an annual basis.
• Champion a culture of safety across all locations.
• Partner with EHS and Operations to investigate incidents, ensure timely reporting, and support corrective actions.
• Ensure safety training programs are implemented and tracked.
• Support OSHA compliance and workers’ compensation processes.
• Support talent acquisition strategy for hourly, technical, and leadership roles.
• Oversee leadership development programs, succession planning, and performance management processes.
• Drive organizational development initiatives, including employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Partner with local teams to build pipelines (schools, workforce programs, community engagement).
• Provide executive-level guidance on complex employee relations matters.
• Coach and mentor leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Drive a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement consistent with company values.
• Support engagement efforts including surveys, stay interviews, and action planning.
• Partner with the VP of HR to oversee compensation strategy, including benchmarking, merit planning, and incentive programs.
• Ensure competitive and equitable pay practices aligned with market.
• Collaborate with Finance and leadership on workforce budgeting and labor cost management.
• Contributes to annual budget process to ensure HR matters are appropriately budgeted.
• Ensure effective use and optimization of HRIS systems (UKG) and reporting tools.
• Drive process improvement and standardization across HR functions.
• Maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Senior level HR Certification is preferred.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience, including multi-site or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in manufacturing, or highly regulated industries, is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leadership and leading high-performing HR teams.
• Strong skills in problem solving and uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and regulatory environments.
• Computer Skills: Understands Microsoft Office Software, especially knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.