HR Leader

Description

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Leader to guide people strategy and daily HR operations for a growing organization in Houston, Texas. This HR Leader is well suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environment, uses data to drive decisions, and takes initiative with limited oversight. The position will serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership, helping strengthen programs, improve consistency, and support continued business growth while preserving a strong workplace culture.

Responsibilities for HR Leader

- Lead HR initiatives that support a workforce of up to 200 employees across corporate and manufacturing settings.

- Develop and refine core people processes, including performance management, review cycles, career growth planning, and employee relations practices.

- Partner with leadership to build scalable HR structures, policies, and best practices that align with rapid organizational growth.

- Oversee talent acquisition efforts by improving hiring workflows, supporting workforce planning, and helping attract candidates with relevant experience.

- Use metrics and operational data to evaluate HR effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend practical solutions with measurable results.

- Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including frontline employees, managers, executives, and board members.

- Provide guidance through organizational change by balancing business needs, employee trust, and cultural continuity.

- Contribute to integration and change-related initiatives, including merger and acquisition activity when applicable.

Requirements

- Significant HR leadership experience within a manufacturing industry

- Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver solutions with minimal direction.

- Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

- Implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices that align with parent company expectations and business objectives.

- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with experience working effectively with employees and senior leadership alike.

- Drive performance management initiatives, including goal setting, performance reviews, succession planning, and employee development programs.

- Partner with managers to improve accountability, leadership effectiveness, and workforce performance.

- Lead employee relations efforts, including coaching managers, resolving workplace concerns, conducting investigations, and mitigating risk.

- Hands-on background in employee relations, talent acquisition, performance evaluations, and organizational change management.

- Experience using a major HRIS or enterprise HR platform.

- Demonstrated success creating processes and structure that support a growing small to mid-sized company.

- Prior exposure to merger and acquisition environments is strongly preferred.

- Oversee talent acquisition strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top talent across the organization.

- Support organizational growth by evaluating workforce needs, staffing plans, and talent development initiatives.

- Champion change management efforts related to new processes, systems, policies, and organizational changes.

- Partner with leadership to establish career paths, training programs, and employee development opportunities.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

- Collaborate with company leadership on HR strategy, initiatives, and integration efforts.

- Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.

- Foster a positive, professional workplace culture that balances operational needs with employee engagement.

- Creates structure without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

- Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership.

- Helps the organization successfully navigate growth and change.

- Builds scalable people processes while maintaining the culture that made the company successful.

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