Division HR Director - Custom Components

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Bonus Potential

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corp. is searching for a Division Human Resources Director in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HR leadership, partnering with division leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness across multiple locations. Responsibilities include talent management, compliance with laws, and driving employee engagement. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $180,000 and excellent bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources.
• Multi-site and multi-state management experience.
• Expertise in employment law and organizational design.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR functions integrated into business operations.
• Partner with division leadership for talent management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience

HR expertise

Communication skills

Talent management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Masters degree in HR or related field

Job description

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: DIVIS007089

• Posted: May 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

St Cloud, MN 56304, USA

Description

Quanex is seeking a Division Human Resources Director to join our team in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

The Division Human Resources Director is responsible for leading all aspects of Human Resources for the Quanex Custom Components division of Quanex Building Products. The successful individual will lead in a manner that fully integrates the HR function into the organizations’ business operations throughout multiple locations. As a trusted and confidential advisor, the Division HR Director will partner with the division leadership team to lead and manage the delivery of human resources on matters relating to organizational development, employee relations, performance management, training, safety, workers’ compensation, legal compliance, and talent management.

We Offer You!

• Excellent Bonus Potential
• Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
• Charitable Contribution Match Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness/Fitness Resources
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What’s Attractive About the Division Human Resources Director?

• Strategic HR leadership with real influence
• Develop leaders and teams at scale
• Build and sustain a high‑performance culture

What Success Looks Like:

• Partner with the division President, division leadership, and individual locations to ensure company strategic initiatives and culture are being demonstrated and driven by leadership, surfacing any gaps and resolving them directly.
• Assess talent as part of broader year-round talent management strategies.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team, ensure plants are adequately staffed, including driving strong employee retention, tracking recruitment and retention metrics, and partnering with division leadership on addressing staffing challenges.
• Act as both a business partner and internal coach to supervisors and leadership.
• Lead 5-12 direct or indirect reports in the Human Resources department.
• Execute strategies that will help expand the knowledge and effectiveness of people to accomplish and exceed business goals.
• Ensure the appropriate level, quality, and effectiveness of HR programs and services provided across all regions of the division.
• Help evolve the company's culture and values, including driving employee engagement to enable a high-performing workforce that contributes to strategic growth and profitability.
• Assist in leading organizational alignment and any appropriate structures to enhance the company's growth opportunities and objectives.
• Ensure consistent, timely, and accurate application and compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations.

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management or a related field required. Masters degree and/or HR certification preferred.
• Multi-site and multi-state management experience.
• Expertise in a broad range of topics including employment law, organizational design and effectiveness, leadership development, succession planning, change management, culture assessment, employee/labor relations, and workers comp.
• Proven track record on being a successful mentor and developer of leaders.
• Proven track record on being equally effective and credible in building relationships and communicating across the spectrum of constituents.
• Experience managing and helping to build a culture across multiple locations.
• Willingness to travel to field locations across the US up to 30-50%

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 with bonus potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.