Job Title:  HR Director

Position Summary

Are you passionate about shaping organizational success through effective human resources practices? Do you thrive on developing talent, fostering collaboration, and driving performance excellence? Look no further! We’re seeking an exceptional HR Director to lead our dynamic HR team for manufacturing operations based in our Mentor, Ohio office. 

Role will require travel to sites in US, Canada and Mexico.  

As our HR Director, you’ll wear many hats and play a pivotal role in our success story. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement human resources strategies aligned with our business goals.
Collaborate with business departments to ensure effective HR practices across the organization.

Talent Acquisition and Staffing:
Lead our HR team in acquiring top-notch candidates who exceed business requirements.
Optimize recruitment processes, ensuring quality, retention, and timely hires.
Empower hiring managers with tools and training for effective candidate assessment.

Training and Development:
Prioritize training needs, especially for our plant leadership.
Create a comprehensive training strategy that fuels employee growth.
Partner with our corporate training department to deliver impactful sessions.

Talent Management:
Assess current employees’ performance and define future needs.
Craft meaningful developmental plans for our high-potential team members.

Performance Excellence:
Coach and guide managers in implementing effective performance management systems.
Encourage top performers and address performance gaps.
Collaborate with managers to identify skill development opportunities.

Organizational Design and Compensation:
Contribute to organizational design decisions that enhance efficiency.
Stay informed about market trends to ensure competitive compensation packages.

Employee Relations and Communication:
Foster open communication channels within our organization.
Mediate and provide solutions for employee relations matters.

Required Experience

1.    Bachelor's Degree in HR or Related field.
2.    A minimum of 12 years’ experience in a Human Resources Management role providing direct support senior leaders in a manufacturing/operations environment. 
3.    Multi-site HR experience required and familiarity working with a dispersed organization.
4.    Labor relations and union negotiations experience strongly preferred.
5.    HR experience with Canada and Mexico locations, strongly preferred.
6.    Strong HR leadership and technical skills, with demonstrated business partnership experience in supporting integrations, growth, and business development. 
7.    Experience with process improvement approaches (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Practical Process Improvement, etc.)
 

Preferred Experience

1.    A track record of positive results and enhancing or driving cultural change.
2.    He/she should be someone who is sought out for their opinion and advice and who can forge and maintain close relationships across all constituencies.
3.    Self-motivated; bias for action.
4.    Effective negotiating and influencing skills.
5.    Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
6.    Strong analytical skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 
7.    Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8.    Excellent multi-tasking, priority setting capabilities.