Director, Human Resources

Vestis Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation seeks a Director of Human Resources to align HR strategies with business goals. The role provides hands-on support in employee relations, career mapping, training, and compensation, collaborating with location management to drive engagement and performance.

You will lead HR program rollouts, educate managers on talent strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance across regions while supporting a fast-paced organization with a strong focus on ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years professional Human Resources experience.
• At least 5 years in a Business Partner capacity supporting multiple client groups in multiple locations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support in employee relations, talent management, compensation, policy interpretation, and development.
• Serve as first-line resource to managers and employees on HR issues and partner to implement solutions.
• Develop plans to increase engagement and organizational performance; lead HR program rollouts within location.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Policy interpretation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS

Job description

Meet Vestis®:

For the People Who Make It All Work

At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running.

Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work.

Overview

The Director, Human Resources will work with functional management to ensure business strategies are defined and carried out with supportive Human Resources and organizational plans. The incumbent will provide hands‑on support in the areas of employee relations, career mapping, training and development, and compensation.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Provide day-to-day support and counsel to functional location in the areas of employee relations, talent management, compensation, policy interpretation, and employee development.
• Act as first line resource to managers and employees on human resources issues and partner with them to implement solutions.
• Work with managers and their teams to assess needs and develop and implement appropriate plans to increase employee engagement and drive organizational performance.
• Resolve employee relations issues effectively and identify broader opportunities for long‑term success. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Lead HR program rollouts for functional location. Assess effectiveness of HR practices and actions. Look for opportunities to improve programs and provide training that will yield better performance or results.
• Educate management team on talent management strategies, development opportunities, succession planning, compensation planning, and policies/procedures.
• Partner with management teams to continually evaluate and develop all employees within the organization (including career planning, mentoring programs, and skill building).
• Assess training and development needs and develop/implement solutions. Conduct training programs such as supervisory training, staff skills & onboarding initiatives.
• Provide guidance and direction to management team and employees on HR related topics.
• Ensure compliance and consistency to HR practices, and adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations both as a consultant and oversight to all location reps within region.
• Conduct research and analysis on assigned HR projects.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in effective human resources management techniques, plans, and strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills required.
• Ability to diplomatically and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable State and Federal regulations and general business practices required.
• Must be detail‑oriented and organized, with excellent follow‑through and analytical skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to interface with others inside and outside of the company in a positive and professional manner.
• Must be able to work independently with the ability to juggle priorities and manage time to effectively meet deadlines.
• Strong project management skills necessary.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Strong HRIS and computer skills required: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills required.
• Demonstrated influencing, creative problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Highest professional standards regarding internal customer service, confidentiality and ethical conduct required.
• Ability to successfully work in fast paced environment and handle highly sensitive issues while balancing employee advocacy, management demands, and business objectives.
• Results-oriented with ability to gain and maintain organizational credibility.

Experience

7-10 years professional level Human Resources experience is required, including at least 5 years in a Business Partner capacity supporting multiple client groups in multiple locations.

Travel Requirements

Travel between 30-35%.

Education

A bachelor’s degree is required.

License Requirements/Certifications

A PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company’s comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.

Vestis® is an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process

Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-833-901-8823 or email us at [e-mail].

Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.