Senior Director Human Resources

PMX Industries; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PMX Industries seeks a Senior Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership across HR, Safety, and Security, reporting to the leadership team. The role blends strategic direction with hands-on management of employee relations, benefits, compliance, and organizational development.

Responsible for leading collective bargaining, policy administration, and ERISA fiduciary oversight, you will partner with site leaders to drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Significant labor relations and collective bargaining experience (manufacturing/unionized preferred).
• Experience leading and developing HR teams.
• Experience administering benefits and ERISA-related responsibilities.
• Manufacturing environment experience and/or safety and security familiarity preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations and labor matters.
• Solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the HR, Safety, and Security functions, including goals, plans, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Be a member of the leadership team, guiding organizational matters and promoting a positive, respectful environment.
• Lead collective bargaining negotiations and oversee grievance processes.
• Develop and ensure consistent administration of policies and guidelines; guide leaders on employee relations and workplace issues.
• Oversee benefits programs, retirement plans, ERISA administration, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws; maintain HR, safety, and security records.
• Support safety programs and initiatives to promote a safe work environment.
• Drive process improvement and organizational effectiveness across HR, Safety, Security, and related areas.
• Ensure ISO/Quality Management System compliance and timely reporting and forecasting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS/ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

PMX is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership and direction for the Human Resources, Safety, and Security functions. This position serves as a key member of the Company’s leadership team and is responsible for developing and executing programs, policies, and initiatives that support the Company’s overall business objectives.

The Senior Director will provide both strategic and hands‑on leadership across employee relations, labor relations, benefits, compliance, safety, security, organizational development, and departmental operations. This position will work closely with leaders throughout the organization to promote a positive work environment, drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the Company’s workforce and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Human Resources, Safety, and Security functions, including establishing departmental goals, objectives, business plans, budgets, and performance expectations.


• Serve as a member of the Company’s leadership team, providing HR expertise and guidance on organizational matters while promoting a positive, respectful, productive, and collaborative work environment.


• Lead the collective bargaining process, including serving as chief negotiator for labor contract negotiations, interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements, and overseeing the grievance and alternative dispute resolution processes.


• Develop, implement, and ensure the consistent administration of Company policies, procedures, and guidelines, while providing guidance to leaders and supervisors on employee relations and workplace issues.


• Oversee the administration of employee benefit programs, including health and retirement plans, and maintain responsibility for ERISA administration, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities related to Company retirement plans.


• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to employment, safety, benefits, and other areas of responsibility, as well as maintaining required HR, safety, and security records and documentation.


• Provide leadership and support for the Company’s safety programs and initiatives, working with department leaders to promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.


• Lead process improvement and organizational effectiveness initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, communication, and collaboration across Human Resources, Safety, Security, and other areas of the organization.


• Ensure departmental compliance with the Company’s Quality Management System and ISO processes, and ensure required daily, monthly, and annual reports, metrics, and forecasts are completed accurately and timely.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This position primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in production facilities. The employee is expected to follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures and work in a manner that protects themselves, coworkers, and other stakeholders from hazards and injuries.

Department Structure / Reporting Relationship:

The Senior Director of Human Resources provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the Human Resources, Safety, and Security functions. The HR Manager and the Director of Safety and Security report directly to the Senior Director of Human Resources and are responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of their respective departments and teams.

This position provides leadership, guidance, accountability, and support to these department leaders while establishing and maintaining consistent policies, procedures, goals, and organizational priorities across the functions. The Senior Director is not intended to directly supervise all employees within the Human Resources, Safety, and Security departments, but rather leads through the respective department managers and supervisors.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.


• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Significant experience in labor relations and collective bargaining, preferably in a manufacturing or unionized environment.


• Experience leading and developing HR teams.


• Experience administering employee benefit programs, retirement plans, and ERISA-related responsibilities.


• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or with safety and security functions is preferred.


• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team.


• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.


• Ability to develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets.


• Strong knowledge of Human Resources practices, policies, and employment regulations.


• Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations and labor relations matters.


• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.


• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.


• General understanding of personal computers and experience with HRIS/ERP systems.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and business information.


• Must be able to communicate effectively in English for all business and job-related transactions.

Physical & Visual Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, write, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands, fingers, type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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