HR Director
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Management
Talent Manager, Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager -
HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager
About the Opportunity
Puck Enterprisesis seeking a strategic
HR Director/VPtojoin our executive team during one of the most exciting chapters in our 45-year history.
We'repositioned forsignificant growth, and we need a talented HR leader to build thepeopleinfrastructure that will power this transformation.
Thisisn'ta "maintain the status quo" role—this is your chance to be the architect of our talent strategy.
You'llcreate succession plans, build career paths that move individual contributors into leadership, and solve the unique challenges of attracting top talent to a thriving
Iowacommunity.
For 45 years,we'vebeen an industryleaderdesigning and manufacturing innovative liquid transfer equipment for agricultural, industrial, municipal, and firefighting markets.
We'vegrown from a small operation into a premier family of brands—Puck Equipment,Bull Dog Hose Company, U.S. Coupling, and Light Speed control systems.
Our products are proudly American-made and hand-crafted in Iowa. Wedon'tjust build equipment—we field-test it with our own application team, ensuring real-world performance customers can depend on.
Our Company Values :
Teamwork. Innovation. Enjoyment.
As our HR Director/VP,you'llreport directly to the CEO and serve as a full member of our executive leadership team. Your mission: build thepeoplestrategy and infrastructure that supports our ambitious growth whilemaintainingthe culture that makes Puck special.
Key ResponsibilitiesBuild Bench Strength & Succession Plans
- Design comprehensive succession planning systems across the organization.
- Create clear career pathways from individual contributors to managers and leaders.
- Develop programs thatidentifyand prepare high-potential talent.
- Establish backfill protocols, ensuring business continuity.
Lead Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Get creative with recruitment strategies for our rural market (outside-the-box thinkingrequired!).
- Build our employer brand to position Puck as the employer of choice.
- Implement data-driven retention programs that reduce turnover.
- Develop competitive compensation and benefits strategies.
Drive Employee Development
- Design leadership development programs that prepare people for management.
- Implement performance management systems, driving growth and accountability.
- Partner with department leaders toidentifyskill gaps and create solutions.
Support Organizational Growth
- Develop strategic workforce plans anticipating needs 12-24 monthsahead.
- Support restructuring initiatives as we scale.
- Lead change management efforts and establish
HR metrics.
Partner with Executive Team
- Serve as strategic partner to CEO, CFO, and COO in weekly leadership meetings.
- Bring data-driven insights to business decisions.
- Lead and develop our current HR Manager and growing team.
- Progressive HR leadership experience in growing organizations.
- Proven track recordof buildingprograms with measurable results.
- Creative talent acquisition skills in challenging or competitive markets.
- Strategic mindset translating business goals into HR initiatives.
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