Director of Human Resources JN -102026-181961

Goodwin Recruiting; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Director of Human Resources in Naperville, IL to lead HR strategy across multiple locations. You will drive scalable HR systems, partner with senior leadership, and guide compensation, policies, and workforce planning to support rapid growth.

The role demands 10+ years in HR, experience in construction/manufacturing environments, and a hands-on leadership approach. Union and non-union relations, HRIS/payroll experience (Paycom) and acquisitions support are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Proven HR leadership in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to build and implement scalable HR infrastructure.
• Expertise in compensation design, policies and performance management.
• Experience with employee relations, recruitment, payroll and benefits.
• Experience managing HR across multiple locations.
• Strong communication with employees, managers and senior leaders.
• Hands-on leadership blending strategy with daily operations.
• Experience with union and non-union labor relations.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and HR integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and oversee daily HR operations across sites.
• Enhance HR practices to scale with growth.
• Develop and refine HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Design and maintain compensation programs and performance processes.
• Oversee employee relations, recruitment, payroll, benefits and planning.
• Partner with senior leadership on organizational design and development.
• Support HR integration during acquisitions and expansion.
• Maintain HRIS and payroll systems for efficiency and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws.
• Foster an entrepreneurial, people-focused culture with governance for growth.

Skills

HR leadership

Multi-location

Compensation design

Performance management

HR policies

Employee relations

Recruitment

Payroll

Benefits administration

Workforce planning

Labor relations support

HRIS/payroll (Paycom)

SHRM certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Acquisitions integration

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Director of Human Resources

Join a growing, multi-location organization as a Director of Human Resources and play a pivotal role in shaping its next phase of expansion. This hands-on leadership position offers the chance to evaluate existing HR structures, implement scalable systems, and partner directly with senior leadership to advance the people strategy during an exciting period of growth.

Director Of Human Resources Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary of approximately $180,000 with 20% bonus potential
• Leadership opportunity to drive HR strategy across multiple locations
• Significant influence in establishing scalable HR systems, processes, and people initiatives
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership amid organizational growth and acquisitions

Director Of Human Resources Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Strong career stability with proven HR leadership in construction or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement HR infrastructure for growing organizations
• Expertise in compensation design, performance management, HR policies, and best practices
• Skilled in employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, payroll, compliance, and workforce planning
• Experience managing HR functions across multiple locations
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage employees, managers, and senior leaders
• Hands-on leadership approach blending strategic vision with daily operational involvement

Director Of Human Resources Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience working with union and non-union employees, including labor relations support
• Familiarity with Paycom or similar HRIS/payroll systems
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience supporting acquisitions and HR integration
• Background in fast-growing, entrepreneurial organizations

Director of Human Resources Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead overall HR strategy and oversee daily HR operations across multiple sites
• Assess and enhance current HR practices to establish scalable systems supporting growth
• Develop and refine HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Design and maintain compensation programs, salary structures, and performance management processes
• Manage employee relations for union and non-union workforce issues
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and workforce planning efforts
• Partner closely with senior leadership on organizational design and employee development
• Support HR integration during acquisitions and business expansion
• Maintain and optimize HRIS and payroll systems to increase efficiency and reporting quality
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment and labor laws
• Foster an entrepreneurial, people-focused culture while establishing necessary structure for growth

This role is well-suited for an accomplished HR leader from the construction or manufacturing sector, eager to implement scalable HR solutions and contribute to the ongoing success of a dynamic, expanding organization.

$175,000 - $180,000