Strategic HR Director – Manufacturing & Workforce Builder

Vantage Plastics; Standish (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Plastics in Standish, MI seeks a Human Resources Director to lead strategic HR initiatives across talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, and compliance in a manufacturing environment.

You will partner with plant leadership to implement workforce planning, develop programs, and ensure safety and operational alignment while modeling integrity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance and employment laws.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading recruitment, compensation, benefits, and payroll processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the senior leadership team and influence HR strategy.
• Develop, implement, and manage HR programs aligned with business goals and manufacturing needs.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Partner with plant leadership to forecast workforce needs and drive workforce planning.
• Lead compensation, benefits, payroll, and 401(k) administration with integrity and accuracy.
• Provide guidance on employee development, policy administration, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Vantage Plastics in Standish, MI seeks a Human Resources Director to lead strategic HR initiatives across talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, and compliance in a manufacturing environment.

You will partner with plant leadership to implement workforce planning, develop programs, and ensure safety and operational alignment while modeling integrity and collaboration.