HR Director

Position

The HR Director leads the organization’s human resources strategy while overseeing key cross‑departmental projects that support growth, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness. This role combines strategic HR leadership with structured project execution, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals. Role requires multi‑state travel to employee worksites as needed.

• Develop and execute HR strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employer branding.
• Lead performance management programs to support employee growth and accountability.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Guide employee relations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen culture and engagement.
• Coach and develop HR team members to build a high‑performing department.
• Oversee and maintain workplace safety programs, including the management of the safety vendor relationship.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through communication and leadership.

• Lead cross‑functional projects from initiation through implementation.
• Define project scope and objectives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop project plans including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and adjust plans as needed.
• Facilitate communication between teams, executives, and external partners.
• Prepare project reports and present updates to leadership.
• Implement change management strategies to support adoption of new processes or systems.

• Assess organizational needs and recommend structural or cultural improvements.
• Lead training and development initiatives to enhance leadership and employee capabilities.
• Support succession planning and long‑term workforce readiness.
• Champion continuous improvement across HR and operational processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM‑SCP or equivalent is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed, multi‑unit, multi‑function teams.
• Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish required.
• Experience working in maquiladoras and/or in manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Proven project management experience;
  Project Management certification is a plus.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data‑driven decision‑making.

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Change management expertise.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.

• Improved HR operational efficiency.
• Successful delivery of strategic projects.
• High employee engagement and retention.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration.
• Positive organizational culture impact.