Head of People & Strategy – Manufacturing Leader

Evolve HR Group; Spiceland (IN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, Inc. seeks an experienced on-site Head of HR/Director of Human Resources to join the Executive Committee and lead the company’s people strategy.

You will oversee the full HR function and a team of eight professionals, partnering with leadership to align talent, culture, and organizational design with growth goals. The role is hands-on, blending frontline manufacturing insight with executive-level counsel to shape workforce strategy, leadership development, and employee relations across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 15+ years of HR leadership experience in manufacturing contexts.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive people strategy.
• Experience building and leading HR teams and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full Human Resources function across the employee lifecycle.
• Be the chief people strategist and senior HR partner to leadership.
• Coach and develop a team of eight HR professionals.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliant, equitable pay practices and HR processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration / Organizational Development / Industrial Relations

15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience

HR leadership in manufacturing/industrial environment

Experience partnering with executive leadership and boards

Job description

Draper, Inc. seeks an experienced on-site Head of HR/Director of Human Resources to join the Executive Committee and lead the company’s people strategy.

You will oversee the full HR function and a team of eight professionals, partnering with leadership to align talent, culture, and organizational design with growth goals. The role is hands-on, blending frontline manufacturing insight with executive-level counsel to shape workforce strategy, leadership development, and employee relations across