Human Resources Director

AP is working with a successful, private manufacturing company to fill a newly established human resources director position.  This company continues to have significant growth in their operations. The company's reputation as a great culture and place to work has helped them retain employees for the long term and attract future employees from the same families! The human resources director will be hands-on and a strategic leader with regards to human resources initiatives.

• Leads the company's employee relations efforts as a listener and ambassador regarding policies, practices, and company culture.
• Manager the human resources department to allocate work and provide opportunities for team member growth.
• Provides a human resources strategy that is in alignment with the company's overall  goals.
• Pays attention to external trends and opportunities that might benefit the company from a competitive advantage and retention perspective.
• Maintains HR policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws.
• Cultivates relationships to support a healthy  talent pipeline.
• Designs and leads learning and development initiatives for the benefit of employees and the company's success.
• Proactively, offers continuous improvement suggestions.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or relevant field, Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM CP or PHR certification

• 6+ years in a human resource management role
• Manufacturing experience preferred

• Demonstrates high-level business acumen and learning agility
• Solutions-oriented leader
• Able to focus on details while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
• Effective communication skills; verbal, listening, writing, presenting and interpersonal.
• Knowledge of various methods and underlying principles used in the human resources areas of compensation and benefits, performance management, recruitment and retention, and learning and development.