Director of Human Resources

Description:

Who Are We?

We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No, really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory.? Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers. ?

Check out our website at?www.strong-hold.com.

We Are Not:

• Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
• Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
• Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.

What We’re Looking For:

As our Director of Human Resources, you’ll shape the people strategy for our manufacturing and office teams, blending hands-on leadership with strategic vision. We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about manufacturing and supporting the people who build products.
• A player-coach who balances tactical tasks with strategic leadership.
• Experienced in working with or on a leadership team, driving HR strategy.
• Competitive, metrics-driven, and committed to winning as a team.
• Emotionally intelligent, patient, and collaborative, with a knack for building trust and having fun.
• Skilled in compensation systems, with ideas to improve pay-for-performance models.
• Knowledgeable about leadership vs. management and the value of both.

Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership: Align HR objectives with business goals, collaborating with leadership to drive organizational success. Confidently provide candid feedback and challenge peers to elevate performance.

Talent Development: Design and execute programs to transform junior employees into managers, fostering growth across production and office teams. Mentor high-potential employees to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Management: Leverage performance systems to set goals, conduct reviews, and rank team members, driving career growth and accountability.

Compensation & Benefits: Optimize pay-for-performance systems and manage self-insured health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Partner with vendors to enhance benefits while controlling costs.

Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruiting process and understand metrics to improve hiring success.

Policy & Compliance: Develop and maintain policies on hiring, terminations, affirmative action, PTO, and workplace safety, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.

Process Improvement: Streamline HR processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of progressive HR management experience in manufacturing or distribution organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• SPHR / SHRM-CP a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with Paylocity a plus.