HR Director

Purposive Consulting LLC; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Purposive Consulting LLC seeks an experienced HR Director/Head of HR to join the leadership team in the Elizabeth, NJ area. This high-impact role reports directly to the executive team and serves as a strategic partner while driving day-to-day HR operations in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate will blend strong operational HR expertise with strategic thinking on organizational design, workforce planning, culture, and leadership development to attract, develop, and retain talent while

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in manufacturing, distribution, or similarly operational environments.
• Experience building or scaling HR infrastructure, policies, and programs in a growing organization.
• Strong operational HR foundation with demonstrated strategic advisory capability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior HR leader for the organization and trusted advisor to the executive team
• Oversee all core HR functions including employee relations, compliance, performance management, compensation support, training, and organizational development
• Design, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, programs, and infrastructure to support a scaling organization
• Partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning
• Drive a strong, accountable, and performance-oriented culture across the organization
• Coach leaders and managers on employee relations, performance issues, and team effectiveness
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Develop and deliver training and leadership development initiatives aligned with business needs
• Support both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day operational HR needs as the organization evolves

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Organizational design

Workforce planning

Strategic advisory

Job description

Our client, a rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor of chemical products serving commercial customers and distributors throughout the Northeast, is seeking an experienced HR Director / Head of HR to join its leadership team in the Elizabeth, NJ area.

This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the executive team and serving as a key strategic partner to the business. The organization is scaling quickly and is seeking a senior HR leader who can both build and evolve the HR function, while also supporting day-to-day operational excellence in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong operational HR foundation combined with the ability to think strategically about organizational design, workforce planning, culture, and leadership development. This individual will play a critical role in shaping how the company attracts, develops, and retains talent as it continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior HR leader for the organization and trusted advisor to the executive team
• Oversee all core HR functions including employee relations, compliance, performance management, compensation support, training, and organizational development
• Design, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, programs, and infrastructure to support a scaling organization
• Partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning
• Drive a strong, accountable, and performance-oriented culture across the organization
• Coach leaders and managers on employee relations, performance issues, and team effectiveness
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Develop and deliver training and leadership development initiatives aligned with business needs
• Support both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day operational HR needs as the organization evolves

Requirements

7–12+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in manufacturing, distribution, or similarly operational environments

• Proven experience building or scaling HR infrastructure, policies, and programs in a growing organization
• Strong operational HR foundation with demonstrated strategic advisory capability
• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership or senior management teams
• Strong employee relations, organizational development, and compliance expertise
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and hands-on environment
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills