Human Resources Director

CapstoneONE Search; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking a Human Resources Director for Grand Haven, MI, on-site. You will lead HR strategy across three manufacturing plants, oversee a 6-person HR team, and partner with executives to drive people initiatives that align with business goals.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in manufacturing HR with cross-location leadership, strong strategic communication, and a track record of building high-performing HR functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing environment, including multi-site leadership.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team of HR professionals.
• Experience supporting a privately held or mid-cap organization preferred.
• Strong strategic, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the HR function across three manufacturing facilities, ensuring consistent policies, practices, and compliance.
• Manages a team of 6 direct reports, HR generalists, and/or HR business partners.
• Partners with plant and senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Leads employee relations, performance management, and organizational development initiatives across all sites.
• Drives compensation, benefits, and HR policy strategy in partnership with executive leadership.
• Leads change management, workforce planning, and succession planning efforts across the organization.
• Ensures compliance with employment law and regulatory requirements across all locations.
• Builds a strong HR team and develops talent within the function.

Skills

Leadership

HR Strategy

Employee Relations

Compensation & Benefits

Change Management

Workforce Planning

Succession Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Human Resources Director CapstoneONE Search | Grand Haven, MI (On-site)

We are representing a privately held, mid-cap manufacturing organization ($700MM+ in revenue) actively seeking a Human Resources Director to lead HR strategy and execution across three manufacturing plants. This role will oversee a team of 6 direct reports, including HR Managers, and Business Partners, and serve as a key strategic partner to plant and executive leadership.

Position Overview

• Leads and directs the HR function across three manufacturing facilities, ensuring consistent policies, practices, and compliance
• Manages a team of 6 direct reports, HR generalists, and/or HR business partners
• Partners with plant and senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives
• Leads employee relations, performance management, and organizational development initiatives across all sites
• Drives compensation, benefits, and HR policy strategy in partnership with executive leadership
• Leads change management, workforce planning, and succession planning efforts across the organizationEnsures compliance with employment law and regulatory requirements across all locations
• Builds a strong HR team and develops talent within the function

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree a plus
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing environment, including multi-site leadership
• Proven experience managing and developing a team of HR professionals
• Experience supporting a privately held or mid-cap organization preferred
• Strong strategic, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills