Strategic HR Director - Multi-Site Leadership & Growth

Quanex; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

ESPP participation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex in St. Cloud, Minnesota is seeking a Division Human Resources Director to lead all HR aspects for the Quanex Custom Components division across multiple US locations.

You will partner with division leadership to deliver organizational development, employee relations, performance management, training, safety, workers’ compensation, legal compliance, and talent management. Responsibilities include developing leaders, expanding a high-performance culture, staffing across plants, and driving

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources.
• Multi-site and multi-state management experience.
• Expertise in employment law, organizational design, leadership development, succession planning, change management, and employee relations.
• Proven track record as a mentor and leader developer.
• Willingness to travel to field locations across the US up to 30-50%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the division President and leadership to drive HR initiatives.
• Assess talent as part of year‑round talent management strategies and succession planning.
• Ensure plants are staffed, driven retention metrics, and partnered with division leadership on staffing challenges.
• Act as a business partner and internal coach to supervisors and leaders.
• Lead 5–12 HR reports and oversee HR programs across all regions.
• Advance culture evolution, employee engagement, and growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Organizational design

Succession planning

Change management

Talent development

Executive partnering

Staffing and retention

Communication across stakeholders

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related field

Master’s degree or HR certification preferred

Job description

Quanex in St. Cloud, Minnesota is seeking a Division Human Resources Director to lead all HR aspects for the Quanex Custom Components division across multiple US locations.

You will partner with division leadership to deliver organizational development, employee relations, performance management, training, safety, workers’ compensation, legal compliance, and talent management. Responsibilities include developing leaders, expanding a high-performance culture, staffing across plants, and driving