Director of HR - Darmann Abrasive Products - Clinton, MA

• #1 HR role within the organization
• Employee ownership participation.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Clinton, MA, Darmann is a leading manufacturer of high performance bonded abrasive products used in superfinishing, precision grinding, honing, and other mission critical industrial applications. The company serves customers across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing innovative solutions to global markets including automotive, bearings, medical, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing.

The company employs approximately 90 people globally, with the majority of employees based in Massachusetts. Darmann also maintains smaller operations in Poland and China, providing the organization with an international footprint while retaining the collaborative culture of a close knit manufacturing business.

As Darmann continues to invest in its people, processes, and long term growth strategy, Human Resources is a key function within the organization. This is a highly visible opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership and make a meaningful impact across the business.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Human Resources will lead all aspects of the HR function and serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that support organizational performance, employee engagement, workforce development, and long term business success.

This role requires a balanced leader who can operate comfortably at both the strategic and operational levels. The successful candidate will help modernize and scale HR initiatives while maintaining the collaborative, hands on culture that has contributed to Darmann's success. Main duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead all Human Resources activities for the organization.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and talent strategy.
• Develop and enhance HR systems, policies, processes, and infrastructure to support future growth.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, leadership development, and performance management programs.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and talent acquisition.
• Establish meaningful HR metrics and workforce KPIs to support data driven decision making.
• Support recruiting efforts across manufacturing, engineering, technical, commercial, and leadership functions.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and employment regulations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Partner closely with operational leadership to maintain a safe, productive, and engaged manufacturing environment.

In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful candidate will possess the following:

• 15+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Significant experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineered products, or related operational environments
• Experience supporting a substantial hourly and direct-labor workforce
• Appetite to roll up sleeves and get involved at grass roots level
• Strong employee relations and leadership coaching capabilities
• Experience building HR systems, policies, processes, and organizational infrastructure
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership teams and influencing business strategy
• Exposure to multi-site, international, or global operations.
• Strong business judgment combined with a practical, hands-on leadership style.

• SHRM or SPHR certification.
• Experience with in an employee-owned or ESOP environment.
• Experience supporting periods of growth, transformation, or organizational scaling.

• Competitive base salary, dependent upon experience.
• 10% performance related annual bonus
• 401K plan with company contributions
• Exposure to global operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Employee ownership participation.
• Healthcare benefits, with large proportion paid for by employer for spouse and family
• Opportunity to lead Human Resources for a growing international manufacturing organization.
• Direct partnership with the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Significant influence on business transformation, workforce development, and organizational growth.
• Long-term career growth within a stable and expanding organization.