HR Director

Aleron; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks an HR Director to lead the HR function at an Olmsted Falls site in Ohio. You will direct staffing, policy development, and employee relations, ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals. The role oversees recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and labor relations with unions.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in HR within manufacturing, 5+ years in leadership, and an MBA with HR certification. Automotive or similar industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR experience in manufacturing
• 5+ years in HR leadership roles
• MBA or equivalent preferred; HR certification desirable
• Experience with labor relations and CBAs is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for HR department, staffing, workflow, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and implement HR policies and programs aligned with business objectives.
• Lead site recruitment, onboarding, and employee development; manage performance and recognition.
• Manage labor relations and CBAs; collaborate with union leadership to maintain operations.
• Conduct investigations with focus on legality, confidentiality, and consistency.
• Coordinate HR strategies with senior leadership to support annual operating plan.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Recruitment

Labor relations

Policy implementation

Performance management

People development

HR analytics

Education

MBA

HR Certification

Job 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

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.