HR Director

Lincolnshire, IL | On-Site Leadership Role
Manufacturing & Engineering Business Unit | Growth-Oriented Culture
$150K+ Base + Bonus + Executive Benefits Package

This isn’t just an HR Director role—it’s your chance to drive transformation at the intersection of people, performance, and profit.

We’re seeking a hands-on, strategic HR leader to own all facets of talent, compliance, and culture in a complex, performance-driven manufacturing environment. You’ll be a trusted advisor to the General Manager, a force multiplier for the executive team, and a builder of people-first programs that create measurable business impact.

• Strategic Alignment:
  Serve as the HR lead for the Senior Leadership Team, aligning talent strategies with go-to-market goals and operational plans
• Represent HR in annual planning cycles (AOP, Strategic Plan, Talent Reviews)
• Organizational Development:
  Shape career development, succession planning, 360 feedback, and performance management
• Build and launch high-impact leadership programs and employee training initiatives
• Lead and grow your own HR team while championing development across departments
• Employee Relations & Engagement:
  Serve as the point person for all policy guidance, coaching, and sensitive employee issues
• Strengthen engagement, retention, and trust across shifts—including off-shift accessibility
• Ensure compliance with DOL, EEOC, and all local/federal labor regulations
• HR Compliance & Admin Excellence:
  Deliver a monthly HR Scorecard with actionable insights for leadership
• Act as Ethics Officer for the business unit, reinforcing a culture of integrity
• Build compliance into the DNA of the organization—not just the manuals
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding:
  Design and execute strategic recruitment campaigns to elevate the talent pool
• Lead full-cycle recruiting (internal + agency), interview calibration, and onboarding
• Prioritize diversity, topgrading, and high-potential identification
• Compensation, Benefits & Systems:
  Guide annual salary planning, incentives, and performance-aligned rewards
• Oversee HRIS and timekeeping systems with a focus on accuracy and automation
• Manage benefits enrollment and ensure seamless delivery across the team
• Safety &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Partner with Ops and Safety teams to uphold training, compliance, and wellness
• Liaise with Workers’ Comp providers to drive closure and resolution on claims

• 10+ years in progressive HR roles, including team leadership
• Proven track record in manufacturing, engineering, or lean environments
• Expert in employee relations, conflict resolution, and cultural transformation
• Confident communicator and advisor to senior leaders and operators alike
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and modern HR systems (ADP, Workday, SAP, etc.)
• Holds a Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s a strong plus)
• Able to think critically, act tactfully, and lead fearlessly

You’ll be at the helm of a stable yet scaling business where HR is seen as a driver—not an afterthought. With full ownership of the function and a mandate to modernize, this is a rare chance to shape a company’s future through its people.

If you’re ready to move beyond the back office and into the boardroom of influence—this is your role.

Apply now through Crucial Hire. Let’s build something remarkable.