HR Director

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company; Olmsted Falls (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company, is seeking a Senior HR Manager prepared to assume Director responsibilities to support two plants (OH and CA with occasional HQ travel). You will partner with plant leadership and the union to maintain a positive relationship and drive HR initiatives across staffing, development, and labor relations.

The role requires hands-on HR leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 2+ years of union experience is preferred.
• 3+ years of HR leadership experience overseeing multiple staff.
• Occasional travel up to 30% to CA plant or HQ.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the HR department across two plants.
• Develop and implement HR policies and programs aligned with business objectives.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and employee development at assigned sites.
• Manage labor relations, CBAs, grievances, and union partnerships.
• Ensure legal compliance, confidentiality, and consistent HR practices.

Skills

Data-driven

Analytical thinker

Business acumen

Leadership

Education

MBA

HR Certification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

They will consider a senior HR Manager that is ready to accept Director responsibilities.

What You'll Do:

- This position supports 2 plants, the local facility and California facility (minor travel expected between the 2 and possibly HQ)

- Partner with leadership, including working closely with the GM at each plant.

- 'Partner' with the Union. The organization and the union have a strong relationship and work well together. It's not an "us against them" atmosphere. Work to maintain this positive relationship.

- Very fast passed.

- 3 direct reports (HR Manager and Coordinator in CA and a Senior HRBP in OH)

- Data driven- analytical thinker with business acumen

- Action oriented- can move fast

• 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 record keeping 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.

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 (very hands-on).

Min 2 years of Union experience (a plus to have been involved with CBA's)

Min 3 years of HR leadership experience, ideally overseeing multiple HR management and administrative staff

The ability to travel quarterly to the CA plant and possibly HQ from time-to-time - possibly as high as 30%

What Sets You Apart:

MBA

Strong HRIS

HR Cert

Automotive or similar industry experience