Corporate Director of Human Resources

Arrowhead Talent Solutions; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing manufacturer in Alliance, OH, to recruit a Corporate Director of Human Resources. You will report to the President/Owner and lead HR across multiple sites, focusing on workforce planning, safety compliance, labor relations, and talent management.

You will drive recruitment for welders, assemblers, technicians, and engineers, partner with schools and apprenticeship programs, and ensure OSHA compliance while overseeing compensation and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of OSHA guidelines, labor laws, payroll/HRIS software
• On-site presence required, working on the plant floor with production teams

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and recruiting for shop-floor talent and technical personnel, partnering with local schools and apprenticeship programs.
• Collaborate with EHS managers to ensure OSHA compliance and manage workers’ compensation claims.
• Oversee employee relations, performance evaluations, and retention initiatives for manufacturing labor.
• Oversee compensation and benefits, including wage structures, shift differentials, and benefits administration.
• Develop and implement onboarding and training programs to reduce turnover and accelerate productivity.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment

Labor relations

OSHA knowledge

Payroll/HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is assisting a reputable and rapidly growing manufacturer in the greater Alliance OH area on a search for their next Corporate Director of Human Resources.

Position Summary

Reporting to the President/Owner and serving as a member of executive team, the Corporate Director of Human Resources will oversee the comprehensive HR functions and provide leadership to a team of HR Managers across multiple manufacturing sites. This role will focus on workforce planning for skilled skilled-trade labor (welder/fabricators, assemblers, painters), plant safety compliance, labor relations, talent acquisition, and retention in a high-throughput industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Workforce Planning & Recruiting: Lead recruitment strategies for shop-floor talent (welders, mechanics, assembly line operators) and technical personnel (manufacturing engineers, supply chain specialists). Partner with local vocational trade schools and apprenticeship programs.
• Safety & Workplace Compliance: Collaborate directly with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) managers to ensure full compliance with OSHA standards, manage Workers' Compensation claims, and foster a safety-first shop culture.
• Employee Relations & Retention: Oversee resolution of plant floor disputes, manage performance evaluations, and implement retention initiatives tailored to direct and indirect manufacturing labor.
• Compensation & Benefits: Oversee competitive wage structure designs using regional industrial benchmarks, shift differential pay policies, and health/retirement benefit plan administration.
• Training & Onboarding: Partner with plant management to build robust shop-floor safety and technical skills onboarding programs, reducing early turnover and acceleration time to productivity.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive HR leadership, specifically in a manufacturing or industrial environment (metal fabrication, automotive, or heavy equipment manufacturing preferred).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred).
• Skills: Strong working knowledge of OSHA guidelines, labor laws, payroll/HRIS software, and experience managing high-turnover hourly talent pools.
• On-site Presence: Must be comfortable spending regular time on the plant floor interacting directly with production supervisors and assembly crews.