Human Resources Director

Allen Austin

South Bend (IN)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A well-established family-owned company in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead their HR strategy and play a key role in transformation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR leadership experience and a strong background in cultural transformation. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence growth within a respected organization poised for significant change.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
Strong background in HR systems, development, and performance management.
Experience in manufacturing or consumer products environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to design people and culture strategy.
Lead talent acquisition and succession planning.
Modernize HR systems and policies.

Skills

Strategic partnership with executives

Cultural transformation

HR systems and talent development

Data-informed decision-making

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Advanced degree or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification

Job description

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Director of Human Resources

South Bend, Indiana | On-Site

Represented by Allen Austin Executive Search

The Opportunity

Allen Austin is representing a well-established, fourth-generation, family-owned company in its search for a Director of Human Resources. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned HR executive to step into a high-impact, transformative role with direct influence on the company’s growth and culture.

Backed by a bold five-year plan to double revenue and expand headcount by 75%, the organization is investing significantly in its people, systems, and leadership capabilities. The Director of HR will play a central role in modernizing HR practices, embedding high-performance systems, and shaping a culture of accountability, engagement, and trust.

This is not a maintenance role—it’s a chance to leave a lasting mark by building the infrastructure and leadership capability to fuel sustained growth.

About the Company

With more than a century of history, this organization has earned a reputation for integrity, quality, and long-standing relationships across industries such as personal care, food & beverage, and wellness. It is entering an exciting new chapter of growth and transformation, combining the stability of a legacy business with the energy of a forward-looking strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the President and senior leadership to design and execute people and culture strategy aligned with growth objectives.
Lead talent acquisition, development, and succession planning to build high-performing teams.
Modernize HR systems, policies, and processes for scalability and efficiency.
Drive employee engagement and embed a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
Oversee compensation, benefits, and compliance, ensuring competitive, transparent, and equitable practices.
Guide the organization through change with clarity, empathy, and consistency.

The Ideal Candidate

10+ years of progressive HR leadership, with proven success as a strategic partner to executives.
Experience leading cultural transformation and organizational design.
Strong background in HR systems, talent development, and performance management.
Adept at using data and metrics to inform decision-making.
Collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and values-driven leader.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification preferred.
Experience in manufacturing or consumer products environment strongly desired; family-owned business experience is a plus.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to:

Shape the people strategy of a respected, 100+ year-old company poised for transformation.
Partner directly with the President and senior leadership team.
Lead meaningful change in a values-driven, people-first environment.
Live and work in South Bend, Indiana—an affordable, community-oriented city with proximity to Chicago and the University of Notre Dame.

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