Human Resources Director

Find Great People | FGP; Barnwell (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Find Great People | FGP is seeking a Director of Human Resources in South Carolina to partner with executive leaders and align people strategies with business objectives. This role oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, and HR operations, shaping culture and continuous improvement across the organization.

The candidate will lead workforce planning, organizational design, and performance management for a manufacturing environment, with focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments and multi-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Partner with executives on workforce planning and organizational design.
• Lead recruiting for hourly, skilled trades, technical, professional, and leadership roles.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Communication

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

The Director of Human Resources will serve as a key member of the team, partnering with executive leadership to align people strategies with operational and business objectives. This individual will oversee the full spectrum of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, organizational development, performance management, and HR operations. The role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on culture, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies that support business, operational, and financial goals.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Lead recruiting efforts for hourly, skilled trades, technical, professional, and leadership positions.
• Build talent pipelines through partnerships with technical schools, workforce development organizations, and community resources.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture-building programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Oversee compensation and benefits programs, market analysis, and annual compensation planning.
• Lead performance management, leadership development, and employee training initiatives.
• Manage HR operations, HRIS administration, policy development, reporting, and process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similar operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and employee relations.
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated success managing complex employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting multi-shift, high-volume, or 24/7 operations preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, MBA, or other advanced credentials preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, and union or non-union environments is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, change management, and data-driven decision-making skills.