Strategic HR Director: Culture, Talent & Growth

CFS; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Director of Human Resources in the United States (Aurora, IL area) to lead HR strategy and programs in a unionized environment. This senior role collaborates with executives on workforce planning, development, and succession planning to drive organizational performance.

The position oversees talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and performance management, ensuring legal compliance and strong labor relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Union labor relations experience required.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall HR strategy, policies, and people initiatives across the organization.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and succession planning.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and labor regulations.
• Manage union-related HR matters and support positive labor-management relationships.
• Develop employee engagement, retention, and leadership development programs.

Skills

Leadership

HR Strategy

Union relations

Employment law

Talent management

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

CFS is seeking a Director of Human Resources in the United States (Aurora, IL area) to lead HR strategy and programs in a unionized environment. This senior role collaborates with executives on workforce planning, development, and succession planning to drive organizational performance.

The position oversees talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and performance management, ensuring legal compliance and strong labor relations.