HR Director

Versique Consulting & Search; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A hiring and placement firm is seeking an experienced HR Director to oversee HR support for approximately 350 employees across two local sites. The ideal candidate will manage a small HR team, guiding strategic business partnerships, labor relations, and compliance in a manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong background in HR practices with a focus on building a positive culture and driving operational goals.

Benefits

Competitive pay and overtime opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan (401(k) matching)

Paid time off including holidays

Training and career development programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a business partner role.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main HR partner for leadership, aligning people strategy with business goals.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Serve as the HR lead for union relations at both sites.

Skills

Strategic business partnership

Labor relations

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or closely related field

Job description

The HR Director will be a strategic business partner and people leader, overseeing HR support for about 350 employees across two local sites. This role manages a small HR team while also providing hands-on guidance to leaders, managers, and employees. The position requires strength in HR execution and labor relations, with an emphasis on building a positive culture, driving growth, and supporting operational goals. The ideal candidate is a strong business partner, people developer, and problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Location: Dayton, MN - Onsite

Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000 + 20% Bonus

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities in a manufacturing environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan (e.g. 401(k) matching)
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave
• Training and career development programs

Roles & Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Strategy

• Act as the main HR partner for leadership, aligning people strategy with business goals.
• Coach and guide leaders on talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinate with other business units while tailoring solutions locally.

Talent & Culture

• Lead recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Partner with staffing agencies as needed.
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive employee engagement and embed company values in daily practices.

Labor & Employee Relations

• Serve as the HR lead for union relations at both sites.
• Manage collective bargaining agreements and support grievance processes.
• Train managers on working in a union environment and maintain positive employee relations.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and CBAs.
• Advise managers and HR staff on policy and legal requirements.

Leadership & HR Operations

• Lead and develop a small HR team.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, performance, and training programs.
• Partner with operations on workforce planning and labor management.
• Continuously improve HR processes and systems for efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or closely related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a business partner role while supervising HR team members.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility with senior leaders and frontline employees alike.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Union experience.
• Proven track record of leading and developing HR professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on execution in a growing and dynamic environment.

About Versique

Versique is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.