Human Resources Director

Trystar; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar, headquartered in Minnesota, seeks a Human Resources Director to lead HR strategy and operations across multiple sites, including Burnsville and Houston. You will mentor HR managers, design workforce plans, and drive talent development while championing culture, engagement, and compliance.

Travel to distributed sites is required. Reporting to the VP of HR, you will partner with executives to align HR initiatives with business goals, shape succession plans, and oversee integration of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field.
• 10+ years HR experience with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in employee engagement and organizational development.
• Experience in M&A integration highly preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience across the U.S. and Canada.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR team and develop capabilities aligned with strategic goals.
• Advise senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning and talent development.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and culture improvements.
• Oversee policy development and compliance across sites.
• Lead integration of acquired companies and ensure smooth transitions.
• Support change management during business transformation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Employee Engagement

M&A Integration

Change Management

Spanish Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords, they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization.

Job Title: Human Resources Director

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords, they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization.

Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar and wind powered by our own microgrid! Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a Human Resources Director based at our Burnsville, MN or Houston, MN office.

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Human Resources Director will lead a team of HR Managers and Generalists across Trystar, serving as a strategic partner to senior leadership and a champion for employee engagement and experience. This role is responsible for driving enterprise-wide HR initiatives, supporting organizational growth through talent strategy, and ensuring seamless cultural and operational integration of newly acquired companies. A key focus of this role is to mentor, coach, and develop HR team members to build a strong, agile, and future‑ready HR function.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Team Leadership & Development:
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of HR professionals to foster growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Create and implement development plans to build HR capabilities aligned with Trystar’s strategic goals.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the HR team.
• Strategic Partnership:
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession, and talent development strategies.
• Represent the voice of Trystar leaders and team members and partner with the HR Centers of Excellence to ensure solutions meet the needs of the business.
• Employee Engagement & Experience:
• Lead initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and culture, including engagement surveys, action planning, and recognition programs.
• Employee Relations:
• Provide expert guidance and support to HR team members in resolving complex employee relations issues, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance.
• M&A Integration:
• Lead HR integration efforts for newly acquired companies, aligning policies, processes, and culture while minimizing disruption.
• Policy & Compliance:
• Oversee the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures that align with Trystar’s values and legal requirements.
• Change Management:
• Champion change initiatives that support business transformation and organizational agility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in employee engagement, organizational development, and M&A integration.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing HR talent.
• Prior HR experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably supporting multiple sites or locations across the U.S. and Canada
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support Trystar’s geographically distributed operations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and change management principles.
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Position may require up to 25-50% travel