Human Resources Director

Director of Human Resources, Operations Function - Multi- Manufacturing Facilities (USA)We are currently seeking a Director of Human Resources for our Operations function where we have multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the USA.SUMMARY:Reporting to the VP, Human Resources - Americas, this role requires a seasoned leader with expertise in managing HR operations within multi-manufacturing locations spread across the USA. Working closely with other leaders, the ideal candidate will provide strategic HR leadership, drive operational excellence, growth, and implement continuous improvement and best practices in talent management, workforce planning, labor relations, compliance, and employee engagement to support the growth and success of the manufacturing operations.Currently our USA manufacturing footprint totals more than 1,000+employees across at least 8 sites.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to those listed in the Summary section above, the following are duties necessary to meet the minimum requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs:Plan, organize, direct, and implement HR activity for our multiple plants to assure coordination and oversight, and to support the business objectives and operations.Lead, train, and mentor factory HR teams, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.Use coaching, consulting and facilitation skills with leaders to influence behavior and business decisions consistent with Camfil values and expectationsMaintain positive employee relations by creating a responsive, open environment and being available to associates to facilitate open and continuous communicationPartners with Operational staff in order to assist in resolving employee relations issues and complaints while identifying ways to reduce the number of concerns and issues through early intervention and prevention.Identify, implement, and maintain HR programs that improve employee performance, increase productivity, and reduce turnover across manufacturing facilities.Drives quantitative decision-making leveraging available data and building systems/process that will yield data to enable strong decisions.Lead and influence change management initiatives across multiple locations to drive organizational improvements.Develop strategies to address any labor shortages and skill gaps, including workforce planning and succession planning.Conduct audits of HR processes to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks.Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, high-performance work culture.Implement programs to enhance retention, reduce turnover, and increase job satisfaction among employees.Monitor employee satisfaction through surveys, feedback mechanisms, and regular communication.Analyze HR data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs and make data-driven recommendations.Prepare and present regular reports on HR metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders.Leverage HR technology and systems to streamline operations and improve efficiency.Serve as backup to plant HR managers/personnel when out of the office or a gap for extended periods of time.Develop and maintainHR procedures and standard work.Ensure all factories, as it relates to employment laws and regulations, are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.Typical travel will be up to 75% domestically, with potential for infrequent international travel. Must have the ability to travel more than 75% when special circumstances present itself such as building a new factory, covering for plant HR when absent, etc.Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources management, or a related field is preferred; professional certifications are a plus.Proven experience (7+ years) in Human Resources in a manufacturing setting, with a minimum of 5 years in supervisory capacity; multi-site leadership is preferred.Strong labor relations background with extensive experience and knowledge working in Manufacturing Operations environment.Strong strategic thinking skills with ability to develop long-term strategic plans and follow-up action plan to execute on these deliverables.Ability to drive change transformation - both culturally, organizationally, and through process enhancement.Strong leadership style and skills; ability to coach, motivate, influence, develop and mentor both the HR manufacturing organization as well as other leaders and managers in manufacturing.Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of human resource administration including strong knowledge of wage and hour, employment and labor laws and regulations.High degree of project management, process management and process improvement capabilities, including analytical skills to support action planning and decision making.Excellent facilitation/ coaching skills; strong employee relations skills with the proven ability to: drive and influence change, manage conflict, and foster an environment of positive employee relations at all levels of the organization.Strong professional presence and high ethical standards of conduct; ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.Resourceful and well organized.Excellent experience in managing projects from planning through execution, with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and budgets, including use of project management software tools.Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage teams effectively.Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness.Strong computer skills in MicrosoftSuite products, payroll, and HRIS systems.Ability to balance the needs of multiple and competing stakeholders and priorities.Office location is preferable near a major airport.WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position requires frequent travel and the ability to work in various environments. The work environment will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in each of our factories. The noise level in the work environment varies and hearing protection is required in some work areas in some of our factories.EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-03-09