Job Description

Director of Human Resources
Global Fortune 200 Industrial Manufacturer | 1,800+ Employees | 5 U.S. Locations
Are you a strategic HR leader ready to make a large-scale impact? Our client, a global Fortune 200 industrial manufacturer, is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations across five U.S. sites supporting over 1,800 employees.
This is a visible, high-impact role partnering directly with senior executives to shape workforce strategy, strengthen leadership capability, and drive a culture of engagement, performance, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
• Lead HR strategy and operations across five manufacturing sites, providing direction and development to a distributed HR team.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Drive enterprise-wide talent strategies that strengthen leadership pipelines, improve retention, and enhance engagement.
• Oversee recruiting and workforce planning to ensure each site is staffed, developed, and aligned to business goals.
• Partner with corporate HR to implement global programs in performance management, compensation, DE&I, and training.
• Lead continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making through advanced HR analytics and KPI tracking.
• Ensure consistency in policy, compliance, and culture across all locations.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and communication throughout the organization.
What You Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 10–15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a multi-site or regional leadership role.
• Background supporting large manufacturing or industrial operations (1,000+ employees minimum).
• Proven success leading HR teams and implementing enterprise-wide people strategies.
• Strong command of employment law, labor relations, and organizational development.
• Exceptional interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
• Experience driving transformation and supporting business growth in complex environments.
• Comfort operating both strategically and hands-on in a dynamic, results-driven culture.

Why It’s a Great Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a globally respected manufacturer with a strong culture of innovation, operational excellence, and people development. You’ll have the scope to shape strategy, mentor a talented HR team, and influence decisions that impact thousands of employees across multiple locations.