Strategic HR Director - Manufacturing (On-Site)

Direct Recruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is guiding an established industrial organization to hire a Human Resources Director who will drive people strategy and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Reporting to the President, this role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution and requires effective engagement with manufacturing and operations. The incumbent will lead workforce planning, talent development and HR compliance while operating as the HR department of one.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of well-rounded HR experience.
• Ability to contribute confidently in strategic leadership conversations.
• A hands-on approach and comfort operating as an HR department of one.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting a growing organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field.
• SHRM or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Workforce planning, recruiting and retention.
• Employee relations, investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Compensation, benefits and leave administration.
• Performance management, training and employee development.
• HR policies, compliance and employment practices.
• HR reporting, metrics and organizational planning.
• Outside vendors supporting HR-related initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Hands-on HR

Employment law knowledge

Employee relations

HR policy and compliance

HR reporting and analytics

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is guiding an established industrial organization to hire a Human Resources Director who will drive people strategy and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Reporting to the President, this role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution and requires effective engagement with manufacturing and operations. The incumbent will lead workforce planning, talent development and HR compliance while operating as the HR department of one.