Strategic HR Director - Manufacturing and Labor Relations

IDEX; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Akron Brass in Wooster, OH is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director who serves as a strategic business partner and hands-on HR leader. This role partners closely with site and business leadership to align people strategies with business objectives, strengthening organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, employee engagement, and overall performance.

You will lead labor relations in a unionized manufacturing environment, coach senior leaders, drive organizational change,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Demonstrated HR leadership experience in a business-facing environment.
• Experience with labor relations in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategies aligning with business objectives and site leadership.
• Manage labor relations and collective bargaining in a unionized environment.
• Coach senior leaders and build organizational capability and succession plans.
• Ensure consistent execution of core HR processes and policies across the site.

Skills

HR Leadership

Labor relations

Manufacturing experience

Change management

Strategic partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field

Master's degree or SHRM/SPHR certification

Job description

IDEX Akron Brass in Wooster, OH is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director who serves as a strategic business partner and hands-on HR leader. This role partners closely with site and business leadership to align people strategies with business objectives, strengthening organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, employee engagement, and overall performance.

You will lead labor relations in a unionized manufacturing environment, coach senior leaders, drive organizational change,