Human Resources Director

Vida Group International; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vida Group International is seeking a transformational HR leader to direct the Human Resources function for a large, high-volume manufacturing site in the United States. This role partners with operations leaders to shape people strategy, elevate culture, and drive engagement on the production floor.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of HR leadership in manufacturing, a proven track record transforming organizations, and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish to engage diverse workforces.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience in manufacturing or high-volume industrial settings.
• Experience transforming culture, building organizational capability, and leading large teams on the floor.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required for broad employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR activities for a large, complex manufacturing operation with a large workforce.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to site leadership on organizational, workforce, and people priorities.
• Develop and execute an HR strategy aligned with site growth and operational goals.
• Lead cultural and organizational transformation initiatives across the facility.
• Improve employee retention, engagement, attendance, and workforce stability.
• Strengthen frontline supervisors and managers through coaching and leadership development.
• Build scalable recruiting, onboarding, training, talent management, and development processes.

Skills

HR leadership (manufacturing)

Bilingual English/Spanish

Change management

Talent development

Frontline leadership coaching

Workforce planning & recruiting

Data-driven HR KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree and/or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification preferred

Job description

Our client is a leading food and beverage manufacturer experiencing significant growth and expansion. The company operates a large, high-volume manufacturing facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with a large workforce.

As the organization continues to scale, it is investing in its people, leadership capabilities, organizational structure, and HR infrastructure to support the next phase of growth. The company is seeking a transformational Human Resources leader who can serve as a change agent and strategic partner to the site leadership team.

Position Overview

The Director of Human Resources will lead the HR function for a large, fast-paced manufacturing operation and play a critical role in transforming the site's people strategy and culture.

This individual will partner closely with site and operations leadership to improve employee engagement and retention, strengthen frontline leadership, build organizational capability, and establish scalable HR processes. The successful candidate will be highly visible on the manufacturing floor and comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on leadership in a dynamic environment.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing HR leader to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Human Resources activities for a large, complex manufacturing operation with a large workforce.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and business partner to site leadership on organizational, workforce, and people-related priorities.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the site's growth and operational objectives.
• Lead cultural and organizational transformation initiatives across the facility.
• Develop strategies to significantly improve employee retention, engagement, attendance, and workforce stability.
• Identify the root causes of employee turnover and implement measurable programs to improve retention.
• Strengthen the effectiveness of frontline supervisors and managers through coaching, leadership development, and accountability.
• Build scalable recruiting, onboarding, training, talent management, and employee development processes.
• Establish workforce planning strategies capable of supporting continued production and organizational growth.
• Lead employee relations and ensure issues are addressed consistently, fairly, and proactively.
• Improve HR processes, systems, policies, and metrics to support a large workforce.
• Develop and monitor HR KPIs around turnover, retention, absenteeism, recruiting, engagement, training, and workforce productivity.
• Partner closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, Finance, and other functional leaders.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing site HR organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a transformational and hands-on HR executive who has successfully led Human Resources within a large, complex manufacturing environment. This individual should have experience supporting a large workforce and understand the unique challenges associated with high-growth, high-volume operations. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required to effectively engage with employees and leaders across the organization.

Candidates should have demonstrated success improving retention, changing culture, developing frontline leadership, and professionalizing HR processes within organizations experiencing rapid growth or significant change.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating both strategically and tactically. The candidate must be capable of advising senior leadership while also spending significant time on the manufacturing floor understanding employees, supervisors, and operational challenges firsthand.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Significant HR leadership experience within manufacturing, food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, or another high-volume industrial environment.
• Experience supporting a large workforce within a complex manufacturing operation.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational and cultural transformation.
• Proven track record improving employee retention and reducing turnover.
• Strong employee relations and frontline workforce experience.
• Experience developing supervisors, managers, and site leadership teams.
• Experience building or transforming HR processes within a rapidly growing organization.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and talent development.
• Data-driven approach with experience establishing and managing HR KPIs.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior operational leaders.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and/or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification preferred.

Leadership Profile

The company is seeking a leader who is transformational, hands-on, and comfortable serving as a true change agent. This individual should be willing to challenge legacy practices, establish greater accountability, and introduce new processes and expectations while building credibility across the workforce.

The ideal candidate will be operationally minded and understand how HR impacts safety, quality, productivity, service, and overall business performance. They will use data to identify problems and measure progress while maintaining a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and building relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.