Strategic HR Leader — Manufacturing & M&A Growth

Jobot; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Human Resources in Vadnais Heights, MN to lead the people function during a pivotal growth phase. You will partner with the CEO and President, influence strategy, and drive organizational change as the company relocates to a new facility.

You will oversee a full spectrum of HR activities, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and performance management, in a small, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field.
• 8+ years HR experience, including 3+ years in an HR leadership role.
• Manufacturing/industrial environment experience preferred.
• Experience with M&A activity and organizational transitions.
• Ability to travel to Somerset, WI during initial months.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to CEO/President, aligning people strategy with business goals.
• Design and lead change management during transition and relocation.
• Oversee employee relations, investigate concerns, coach managers, resolve conflicts.
• Manage full lifecycle for exempt and non-exempt employees, from recruitment to offboarding.
• Partner with external recruiters to hire talent for warehouse, engineering, quality and office roles.
• Administer and oversee benefits program and renewal process.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws in MN and WI.
• Develop, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and handbooks.
• Support compensation planning, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on HR execution in a lean environment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Employee relations

Communication

Policy development

Compensation planning

Recruitment & onboarding

Leadership collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Director of Human Resources in Vadnais Heights, MN to lead the people function during a pivotal growth phase. You will partner with the CEO and President, influence strategy, and drive organizational change as the company relocates to a new facility.

You will oversee a full spectrum of HR activities, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and performance management, in a small, fast-paced environment.