Director of Human Resources

National-Safety-Apparel; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA Plan

Dental

Voluntary Vision

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Identity Theft Protection

Voluntary Legal Insurance

401K Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Bereavement

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

National Safety Apparel in Cleveland, OH seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer. The role is on-site with occasional work-from-home flexibility and travel under 20%.

You will oversee employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, learning and development, HR compliance, and HR systems, while partnering with leaders to drive organizational growth and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, business, or related field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Eight+ years of progressive HR experience with at least five years in leadership roles.
• Experience in a growing manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HR operations, programs, and systems to support business objectives.
• Coach, develop, and manage the HR team for high performance.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent, and employee relations.
• Develop standardized HR policies, processes, and metrics to drive decisions.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, HRIS, and HR analytics to improve operations.
• Support acquisitions through HR due diligence, integration planning, and transition of employees.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Employee relations

Talent management

HR policy & compliance

HR analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

Job description

The Director of Human Resources is based at the company’s headquarters in Cleveland, OH and reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer. The role is on site, with the ability to work from home occasionally. Travel is less than 20%.

Direct reports include 1) HR Manager, Talent Development 2) HRIS Specialist, and 3) Benefits, Comp & Leave Specialist. Indirect reports include 2 Talent Specialists.

This role provides corporate leadership for the Company's Human Resources function by overseeing day-to-day HR operations, programs, and systems that support business objectives and organizational growth. This role leads a team of HR professionals responsible for employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, learning and development, HR compliance, and HR systems.

As a strategic business partner, the Director works closely with leaders to strengthen organizational capability, develop leaders, enhance employee engagement, and ensure consistent, compliant, and scalable HR practices. The role also supports acquisitions through HR due diligence, integration planning, and the successful transition of employees into the Company's people programs and culture.

Essential Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Lead the daily operations of the Human Resources function while ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused service delivery.
• Manage, coach, and develop the HR team, establishing priorities, accountability, and high performance.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee relations.
• Develop standardized HR policies, processes, and metrics that support informed business decisions and continuous improvement.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide leadership on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance issues, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain effective HR policies and employment practices.
• Partner with legal counsel on employment matters as appropriate and promote a positive, respectful workplace culture.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning strategies that support business growth.
• Lead learning and development initiatives, including leadership development, compliance training, succession planning, talent reviews, and career development.
• Foster a high-performance culture through effective performance management, coaching, and employee development programs.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Oversee compensation programs, salary administration, benefits strategy, annual planning processes, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure competitive, equitable, and cost-effective compensation and benefit programs.
• Lead HRIS administration, workforce reporting, HR analytics, and process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and the employee experience.

Acquisition Integration

• Support acquisitions through HR due diligence, integration planning, employee onboarding, HR systems implementation, benefits transition, organizational communications, and change management.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of employees, policies, systems, and culture.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Experience

• Eight or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least five years leading HR professionals.
• Experience supporting a growing manufacturing organization strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in employee relations, talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, HR compliance, HR systems, and organizational change.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and HR integration activities preferred.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Dayforce, Workday, or similar systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to organizational objectives.
• Excellent communication, analytical, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and effectively influence organizational change.
• International HR experience is a plus.

Preferred Certification

• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.

Success Measures

• Building and leading a high-performing HR team that delivers exceptional service and business partnership.
• Strengthening the Company's ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent.
• Delivering effective leadership development, performance management, and learning initiatives.
• Successfully integrating acquired companies into the Company's HR programs, systems, and culture.
• Maintaining compliant, consistent, and efficient HR operations across the organization.
• Serving as a trusted advisor who helps leaders improve organizational performance and achieve business objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and the overall employee experience.

Benefits we offer

• Medical
• HSA Plan
• Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time

Recruitment Partnership Notice

Staffing Solutions Enterprises is the exclusive recruiting partner for National Safety Apparel and is conducting the search for this position on NSA's behalf. Qualified candidates will be considered for direct employment with National Safety Apparel.