Director, Human Resources

Atlas Tube; Missouri; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Loyalty awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Director of Human Resources to partner with business units across Atlas Tube locations, including Missouri. You will drive talent strategies, workforce effectiveness, and compliant HR programs in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires 10+ years of HR leadership, strong labor relations expertise, and strategic thinking to influence leaders and shape organizational growth while ensuring regulatory compliance and high employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years HR leadership, preferably in manufacturing, industrial or unionized environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations, labor negotiations and employment law compliance.
• Experience with workforce planning, succession planning, and development programs.
• Strong analytical and technology skills with HRIS and workforce data.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategically partner with Business Unit leaders to develop HR strategies.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning.
• Advise leaders on people-related initiatives and challenges.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to recruit top talent.
• Coach leaders through performance management and development processes.
• Work with Talent Management and L&D on career paths and succession.
• Design and deliver training programs to build capabilities.
• Foster positive employee relations and high performance.
• Provide guidance on conflict resolution, investigations, and actions.
• Develop workforce and labor strategies with business leaders.
• Lead HR compliance efforts across the business unit and minimize risk.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws and maintain accurate HR records.
• Oversee HR operations and technology, ensure data integrity and analytics.

Skills

Labor relations

Workforce planning

Succession planning

HR analytics

HRIS

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Labor law

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

As a Director, Human Resources at Zekelman Industries, you will serve as a strategic partner to Business Unit leadership, driving people strategies that support operational success, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational growth. This position requires strong business acumen, labor relations expertise, and leadership capabilities, while offering the opportunity to directly influence talent strategies, workforce effectiveness, and overall business performance. You will collaborate with Business Unit leadership, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, and HR team members to ensure alignment between business objectives and people initiatives. This role can be based out of any of our Atlas Tube locations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex organizational challenges, and is passionate about developing talent while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture.

What You’ll Do

• - Strategic HR Leadership – Partner with Business Unit leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• - Provide guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and succession planning.
• - Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on people-related initiatives and challenges.
• - Talent Acquisition & Development – Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop effective recruiting strategies and attract top talent.
• - Support and coach leaders through performance management and employee development processes.
• - Collaborate with Talent Management and Learning & Development teams on career pathing and succession initiatives.
• - Lead training and professional development programs that enhance employee capabilities and support growth opportunities.
• - Employee Relations & Labor Strategy – Foster a positive employee relations environment that promotes engagement, accountability, and high performance.
• - Provide guidance on conflict resolution, corrective action, investigations, and employee relations matters.
• - Partner with business leaders to develop workforce and labor strategies that support operational goals.
• - HR Compliance & Risk Management – Lead and support HR compliance efforts across the business unit.
• - Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• - Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices that minimize organizational risk.
• - Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.
• - HR Operations & Technology – Oversee HR systems and ensure data integrity and process effectiveness.
• - Utilize workforce analytics and HR metrics to support informed business decisions.
• - Drive process improvements and technology adoption to enhance the employee experience and HR service delivery.

Who You Are

• - 10 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, preferably supporting manufacturing, industrial, or unionized environments.
• - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• - SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification preferred.
• - Strong knowledge of labor relations, labor negotiations, collective bargaining, and employment law compliance.
• - Experience with workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and employee development programs.
• - Strong analytical and technology skills with experience utilizing HRIS platforms and workforce data to drive decision-making.
• - Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• - Strategic mindset with the ability to align HR initiatives to business objectives and influence leaders at all levels of the organizat on.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• - Competitive Compensation
• - Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• - 401(k) with Company Match
• - Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• - Tuition Assistance Program
• - Paid Vacation & Holidays
• - Employee Loyalty Awards

Compensation & Benefits

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Salary Range: [$140K-$200K USD]

Additional compensation may include: ? Yearly merit-increase ? Profit-sharing bonus opportunities

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.