Human Resources Director

JBM Packaging; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and personal days

401(k) + employer match

Bonus opportunities

Wellness programs

Gym membership reimbursement

Work-from-home twice a month

Job summary

JBM Packaging, based in Lebanon, Ohio, seeks a Director of Human Resources to join the executive team and shape the people strategy for a purpose-driven organization.

Lead HR functions including succession planning, employee engagement, performance systems, and KPI tracking while guiding the Fair Chance Program and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Manufacturing/operational environment experience is highly preferred.
• Strong strategic advisory capabilities to reach executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead succession planning and workforce strategy to support long‑term growth.
• Drive employee engagement aligned with company purpose, vision, and values.
• Partner with executives to translate business goals into people initiatives.
• Build and lead a high‑performing HR team.
• Oversee and elevate the Fair Chance Program and community partnerships.
• Implement and improve performance management, training, and career development programs.
• Establish and track HR metrics and KPIs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and influencer to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Succession planning

Employee engagement

Workforce planning

Executive collaboration

HR metrics & analytics

Job description

JBM Packaging is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join its executive leadership team and help shape the future of the organization’s people strategy.

JBM Packaging, based in Lebanon, Ohio, is a purpose-driven organization committed to delivering “better solutions, better lives, better world.” With a strong focus on sustainability and paper-based packaging solutions, JBM partners with customers to reduce environmental impact while investing deeply in its people and community. A cornerstone of JBM’s culture is its Fair Chance Program, providing meaningful employment opportunities and support systems that help individuals build stable, successful futures.

What You’ll Do

• Lead succession planning and workforce strategy to support long‑term business growth
• Drive employee engagement and alignment with company purpose, vision, and values
• Partner with executive leadership to translate business goals into people-focused initiatives
• Build and lead a high‑performing HR team
• Oversee and elevate JBM’s Fair Chance Program and related community partnerships
• Implement and improve performance management, training, and career development programs
• Establish and track HR metrics and organizational KPIs
• Act as a key resource for employee relations, compliance, and risk management
• Serve as a strategic advisor with the confidence to challenge and influence leadership

What You’ll Bring

• 10–15+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility
• Strong background in organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and workforce planning
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment is highly preferred
• Ability to operate as a “player‑coach” — strategic but hands‑on
• Confidence to contribute at the executive level with a strong point of view

Why Join JBM

• We offer competitive pay & benefits: vacation & personal days, 401(k) + employer match, bonus opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance programs.
• We are a family‑run business. We value family, community, and opportunity. We live by our Core Values - Collaboration, Grit, Growth Mindset, Innovation, Ownership, and Passion for a Better World.
• We are committed to helping team members become the best version of themselves - at work and beyond. We offer financial wellness workshops, internal promotion opportunities, gym membership reimbursement, work‑from‑home twice a month, and more!

This is a chance to:

• Sit at the executive table and influence real decisions
• Build and shape HR strategy in a meaningful way
• Make an impact through a purpose‑driven culture and community initiatives
• Help guide the organization through key leadership transitions and future growth