HR Director

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced HR Director for our Olmsted Falls, Ohio site. This salaried leadership role oversees staffing, policy development, and employee relations across manufacturing operations.

You will drive recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, while managing CBAs and labor relations in collaboration with union leadership. The role emphasizes compliance, benefits administration, compensation governance, and data-driven HR initiatives to align with the

Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of HR leadership overseeing multiple staff.
• MBA in HR or related field and HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for HR department, including staffing, workflow, and performance evaluations.
• Implement HR policies and employee relations programs aligned with business objectives.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and employee development for assigned site(s).
• Manage labor relations and CBAs; resolve grievances with union leadership where needed.
• Conduct investigations into workplace incidents while ensuring compliance and confidentiality.
• Align HR initiatives with organizational goals and the Annual Operating Plan.
• Oversee administration of benefits programs and effective communication of offerings.
• Monitor compensation practices to ensure market-competitive and equitable pay.

Skills

HR leadership

Staffing & recruitment

Employee relations

Labor relations

Performance evaluations

Policy development

Data & analytics

Education

MBA in HR

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Union & CBAs

Job description

Description Job Title: HR Director Location: Olmsted Falls, Ohio Employment Type: Salaried direct Industry: Manufacturing – machine shop Compensation: $150K – $170K base

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Human Resources department, including staffing, workflow management, team development, and performance evaluation.
• Implement and recommend HR policies, employee relations practices, and employment programs that support business objectives and enhance the employee experience.
• For your assigned site(s), lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee development; plan and assign work; conduct performance evaluations; and manage recognition and corrective actions.
• Manage labor relations, administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), resolve grievances, and partner with union leadership to maintain smooth operation.
• Conduct thorough and timely investigations into workplace incidents, employee concerns, and policy violations while ensuring legal compliance, confidentiality, and consistency.
• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals and support achievement of the Annual Operating Plan.
• Oversee local administration of corporate-defined benefit programs, ensuring effective communication, accurate execution, and high-quality employee support.
• Monitor compensation practices to ensure competitive, equitable pay decisions in alignment with company guidelines and market data.
• Develop and deliver employee communication strategies that enhance understanding, engagement, and alignment with company priorities.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Promote a positive culture aligned with company values, fostering engagement, accountability, and employee well-being.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing HR processes, leveraging data and analytics, and introducing best practices that improve organizational effectiveness.
• Partnering with the organization’s HR Leadership Team, integrate HR initiatives, programs, and practices into broader business processes to support operational success.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Min 12 years of experience in HR with the majority within a manufacturing setting supporting all levels of staff within the organization
• Min 5 years of HR leadership experience, ideally overseeing multiple HR management and administrative staff

What Sets You Apart:

• MBA HR Cert Automotive or similar industry experience