On-site HR Director: Builder of People & Growth

TriVista Recruitment; Springboro (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TriVista Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function for a growing aerospace and defense manufacturing client. The role is based in Springboro, OH, on-site, reporting to the President & CEO, with a mandate to build scalable people infrastructure during a period of rapid growth.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of progressive HR experience across recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and compensation, with manufacturing experience

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with broad responsibilities in recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and HR operations.
• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred; aerospace/defense or regulated environments are a plus.
• Hands-on HR leader who can partner with a CEO to build structure without bureaucracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an HR strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Own full-cycle recruiting across hourly manufacturing, technical, professional, and leadership roles.
• Build sustainable talent pipelines and recruiting partnerships.
• Establish job architecture, salary bands, market benchmarks, and compensation practices.
• Drive employee engagement, communication, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Lead performance management, employee relations, development, and succession planning.
• Partner with senior leadership to improve clarity, accountability, and manager effectiveness.
• Build scalable HR processes, policies, metrics, and infrastructure to support growth.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruiting

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation

HR operations

Manufacturing experience

Job description

TriVista Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function for a growing aerospace and defense manufacturing client. The role is based in Springboro, OH, on-site, reporting to the President & CEO, with a mandate to build scalable people infrastructure during a period of rapid growth.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of progressive HR experience across recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and compensation, with manufacturing experience