Sr. Director of Human Resources

This position is based at the company’s headquarters in Cleveland, OH and reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer. The role is on site, with the ability to work from home occasionally. Travel is less than 20%.

About the role

This role provides corporate leadership for the Company's Human Resources function by overseeing day-to-day HR operations, programs, and systems that support business objectives and organizational growth. As a strategic business partner, the Director works closely with leaders to strengthen organizational capability, develop leaders, enhance employee engagement, and ensure consistent, compliant, and scalable HR practices. The role also supports acquisitions through HR due diligence, integration planning, and the successful transition of employees into the Company's people programs and culture.

Direct reports include an HR Manager (Talent Development), HRIS Specialist, and Benefits, Comp & Leave Specialist. Indirect reports include two Talent Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Human Resources Leadership
  • Lead the daily operations of the Human Resources function while ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused service delivery.
  • Manage, coach, and develop the HR team, establishing priorities, accountability, and high performance.
  • Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee relations.
  • Develop standardized HR policies, processes, and metrics that support informed business decisions and continuous improvement.
• Employee Relations & Compliance
  • Provide leadership on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance issues, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain effective HR policies and employment practices.
  • Partner with legal counsel on employment matters as appropriate and promote a positive, respectful workplace culture.
• Talent Acquisition & Development
  • Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning strategies that support business growth.
  • Lead learning and development initiatives, including leadership development, compliance training, succession planning, talent reviews, and career development.
  • Foster a high-performance culture through effective performance management, coaching, and employee development programs.
• Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations
  • Oversee compensation programs, salary administration, benefits strategy, annual planning processes, and vendor relationships.
  • Ensure competitive, equitable, and cost-effective compensation and benefit programs.
  • Lead HRIS administration, workforce reporting, HR analytics, and process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and the employee experience.
• Acquisition Integration
  • Support acquisitions through HR due diligence, integration planning, employee onboarding, HR systems implementation, benefits transition, organizational communications, and change management.
  • Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of employees, policies, systems, and culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Eight or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least five years leading HR professionals.
• Experience supporting a growing manufacturing organization strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in employee relations, talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, HR compliance, HR systems, and organizational change.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and HR integration activities preferred.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Dayforce, Workday, or similar systems.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to organizational objectives.
• Excellent communication, analytical, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and effectively influence organizational change.
• International HR experience is a plus.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.

Success Measures

• Building and leading a high-performing HR team that delivers exceptional service and business partnership.
• Strengthening the Company's ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent.
• Delivering effective leadership development, performance management, and learning initiatives.
• Successfully integrating acquired companies into the Company's HR programs, systems, and culture.
• Maintaining compliant, consistent, and efficient HR operations across the organization.
• Serving as a trusted advisor who helps leaders improve organizational performance and achieve business objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and the overall employee experience.