Human Resources Director

Director of Human Resources – $140k-$160k/yr DOE

This is a direct hire opportunity for a Director of Human Resources with our food manufacturing client. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

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• Develop, update and implement the HR Handbook, policies, and procedures.
• Support strategic business objectives, including upcoming move to East Chicago, IN and future acquisitions.
• Lead talent acquisition, labor planning, hiring process and negotiation of employment agreements for both full‑time employees and third‑party temporary staffing employees.
• Deliver effective strategic HR initiatives to drive employee performance and engagement.
• Administer HR programs with third‑party vendors (payroll, 401K and employee benefit plans).
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws/regulations including, but not limited to, ERISA and EEO regulations.
• Develop, implement and manage a formal annual performance management process that aligns employee targets and compensation with strategic and operative objectives.
• Manage incentive plans and understand executive compensation plans to ensure accurate calculation and processing.
• Maintain company organizational charts and the employee directory.
• Develop, implement and manage training programs to support employee development and growth.
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve department efficiency.
• Maintain HR information system records and compile reports using our HR and payroll service.
• Work closely with hiring managers to ensure strong talent sourcing strategies are in place for efficient and effective talent sourcing through our Applicant Tracking System.
• Work closely with key leaders to develop frameworks to identify and monitor high‑potential employees in collaboration with the HR Business Partner.
• Lead HR strategy and budget.
• Partner with Safety to ensure best‑in‑class safety and training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

East Chicago, IN

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, to interact knowledgeably with and impact both internal and external parties.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of Federal, State and local labor regulations and HR practices.
• Demonstrate high levels of passion, curiosity and commitment and adhere to HFG’s core values.
• Be able to demonstrate business acumen by synthesizing and analyzing information effectively.
• Hands‑on and proactive workstyle.
• Able to build alignment for initiatives and programs.
• Superior project management ability and drive‑for‑results mentality.
• Keen ability to think and act strategically; planning for the long‑term while balancing the short‑ and long‑range needs of the organization.
• Ability to partner effectively with all lines of business internally.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing HR functions.
• Detail oriented and strong follow‑through.
• Manufacturing experience, food and beverage preferred.
• SHRM, SHPR or PHR certification preferred.
• Previous experience working in Private Equity preferred.
• M&A experience preferred.
• Medical.
• Vision.
• PTO.
• 401k.

• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Director

Full‑time

Human Resources

Food and Beverage Manufacturing