Director, Human Resources

Dexter Mag; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter Magnetic Technologies is seeking a Director of Human Resources to partner with executives and plant leadership across Elk Grove Village, IL and Torrance, CA. You will shape HR strategy, workforce planning, talent development, and compliance to support growth and production goals.

Responsibilities include talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, safety program leadership, and multi-site HR oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; master's preferred.
• 8+ years progressive HR experience, ideally in manufacturing/operations.
• Minimum 3 years leading an HR function or HR team.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• This role requires U.S. person status per ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to executive and plant leadership teams, aligning HR with business goals.
• Partner with plant leadership to design workforce plans that support production and growth.
• Lead organizational development initiatives: talent management, succession, leadership development, performance, engagement.
• Drive talent acquisition for hourly and salaried roles; ensure effective onboarding.
• Foster a high-performance culture and coach managers at all levels.
• Advise on employee relations, investigations, and terminations with fairness.
• Lead safety partnership efforts with operations, including OSHA compliance and workers' comp.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local employment laws and wage/hour rules.
• Monitor HR metrics and drive data-informed improvements.
• Lead, develop, and mentor HR professionals and team.

Skills

HR strategy

Talent management

Leadership

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Performance management

Data analytics

OSHA compliance

ITAR awareness

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related

Master's preferred

Job description

Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and components to demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial end markets. Dexter's engineers solve complex customer problems with innovative solutions, winning business based on quality, customer support, and application engineering expertise.

The Director, Human Resources plays an integral role in the organization by providing full range HR support to our Dexter/MCE Division with manufacturing facilities in Elk Grove Village, IL and Torrance, CA. In this role, you will be a true business partner in a growing company. The work this role will perform will directly impact attracting top talent to the business, retaining top talent, and developing top talent.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a self-starter to work in a dynamic environment and shape the future growth of the company. We offer an inspiring career development opportunity where every day you can see the impact you're making on the organization.

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive and plant leadership teams, developing and executing HR strategies aligned with overall business and operational objectives.
• Partner with plant leadership to design and implement workforce plans that support production schedules, capacity planning, and long-term growth.
• Lead organizational development initiatives, including talent management, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement, ensuring a strong and sustainable talent pipeline.
• Drive talent acquisition strategy for hourly and salaried roles, collaborating with hiring managers to identify workforce needs, enhance selection processes, and deliver an effective onboarding experience.
• Build a high-performance culture that empowers employees at all levels to contribute, grow, and perform at their best.
• Coach and advise plant managers and frontline supervisors on leadership effectiveness, employee relations, performance management, and workforce engagement.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, reasonable accommodations, policy interpretation, and terminations, ensuring fair and consistent practices.
• Lead safety partnership efforts in collaboration with operations, including OSHA compliance, workers' compensation management, return-to-work programs, and strengthening the overall safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, attendance practices, and manufacturing-specific employment requirements.
• Monitor and analyze key HR and workforce metrics (turnover, absenteeism, overtime, safety incidents, time-to-fill), leveraging data to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement HR best practices and process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce non-value-added activities, and enhance employee experience.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of HR professionals to deliver high-quality, responsive HR support to the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading an HR function or HR team.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Other requirements:
  • This position may require access to ITAR-controlled technical data and services. As such, all applicants must be U.S. persons, as defined by ITAR, to be considered for this role. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or individual with protected status under U.S. immigration laws. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for the position

Salary Range: $175,000-$190,000 + bonus

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Basic Life/AD&D (includes coverage for dependents 100% Company paid), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability (100% Company paid), Supplemental Life/AD&D, 401(k) with Company match, tuition assistance after 1 year, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.

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