Director of Operations

Employbridge; Westby (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Executive leadership exposure

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Director to lead all HR functions within a growing manufacturing organization in Wisconsin. This role partners with executive leadership to align people strategy with business goals, build workplace culture, and drive operational excellence.

You will manage talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR systems, while developing leadership capabilities and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within manufacturing or operational environments.
• Strong leadership background with experience developing teams and influencing business strategy.
• Deep understanding of employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Experience with workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Experience managing compensation and benefits programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS platforms; UKG Ready experience is a plus.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute workforce and talent strategies.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, retention, and succession planning efforts.
• Drive employee engagement programs and workplace culture initiatives.
• Oversee compensation structures, salary administration, and benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Workforce planning

Employee engagement

Compliance

HR policies & procedures

HRIS platforms

UKG Ready experience

PHR/SPHR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS (UKG Ready)

Job description

Seeking an opportunity to lead people strategy, build a strong workplace culture, and make a lasting impact within a growing manufacturing organization?

Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to serve as a key member of the leadership team. This position will oversee all human resources functions while driving talent strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement, leadership development, compensation programs, compliance, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate is a strategic HR leader who enjoys balancing high-level planning with hands-on execution and thrives in a manufacturing environment.

What's in it for you?

• Direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing organization
• Competitive salary ranging from $125,000 - $168,250
• Leadership role with executive-level visibility and influence
• Opportunity to shape workforce strategy and organizational culture
• Collaborative environment where employee engagement and development are priorities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, PTO, and other employee programs
• Chance to work closely with senior leadership on long-term business initiatives

Job Summary

The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and direction for all human resources functions across the organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership to align people strategies with business goals, strengthen employee engagement, support operational excellence, and ensure compliance with employment regulations. The position oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, succession planning, compensation, benefits, performance management, HR systems, and professional development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute workforce and talent strategies
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, retention, and succession planning efforts
• Drive employee engagement programs and workplace culture initiatives
• Oversee compensation structures, salary administration, and benefits programs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and corrective actions
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within manufacturing or operational environments
• Strong leadership background with experience developing teams and influencing business strategy
• Deep understanding of employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices
• Experience with workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development
• Experience managing compensation and benefits programs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS platforms; UKG Ready experience is a plus
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred