Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, EcoWater Systems LLC is a leader in residential and commercial water management solutions. With more than a century of experience, EcoWater designs and manufactures products that improve water quality in and around the home, serving homeowners, retailers, and professional installers across North America. EcoWater's portfolio includes water softening systems, drinking water filtration solutions, and water removal pumps. The company operates U.S. based manufacturing and distribution facilities and partners with global affiliates to extend its reach and capabilities worldwide. EcoWater serves customers through an omni channel go to market model, enabling broad market access while maintaining strong relationships, service standards, and accountability across its brands and product lines. EcoWater operates within Marmon Water, one of the business groups of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Marmon is comprised of 11 industry focused groups and more than 120 autonomous businesses, employing over 30,000 people worldwide and generating approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Marmon's operating model emphasizes strong local leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement, supported by enterprise standards, shared capabilities, and disciplined operating principles. EcoWater benefits from Marmon's size, scale, and resources while retaining the autonomy and ownership expected of Marmon companies.

The Director of Human Resources is the senior HR leader for EcoWater North America and a key partner to the President and leadership team. This role is responsible for aligning the company's people, leadership, and organizational structure with business priorities. The Director leads the overall HR approach across the company, providing guidance on leadership effectiveness, talent decisions, and organizational design while ensuring strong day-to-day execution through site HR teams and shared services. This role focuses on building leadership capability, strengthening succession readiness, and supporting the company through growth, change, and integration efforts.

Overall Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership & Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary HR partner to the President and leadership team, advising on organizational structure, leadership effectiveness, and key business decisions.
• Regularly engage senior leaders to assess organizational health, team performance, and emerging people risks.
• Coach leaders on performance management, team dynamics, and leadership behaviors.
• Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and sensitive leadership situations.
• Guide site HR on employee relations, ensuring consistent judgment and application of policy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and EcoWater and Marmon HR policies; partner with legal as needed to manage risk and resolve issues appropriately.

Business Partnership, Talent & Organizational Capabilities

• Lead the company's talent strategy to align talent capability with business priorities.
• Partner on hiring for key roles, including role design, candidate selection, and final decisions.
• Lead talent reviews and succession planning with leadership, identifying risk, readiness, and development priorities.
• Ensure development plans for key talent are actionable, aligned to business needs, and owned by leaders.
• Strengthen hiring and onboarding practices to improve leadership quality, bench strength, and retention.
• Partner with leaders and HR to implement training and development initiatives that address capability gaps and support succession.
• Build external talent pipelines to support critical roles and long-term needs.

HR Operations & Organizational Effectiveness

• Set HR priorities and operating approach aligned with company goals and Marmon expectations.
• Provide direction to site HR, ensuring clarity in roles, priorities, and execution expectations.
• Partner with Marmon Water and HR Centers of Excellence to execute compensation planning, benefits processes, and core HR programs effectively.
• Oversee key annual processes, including performance management, compensation planning, and benefits enrollment.
• Monitor engagement, retention, and organizational trends, and partner with leaders to drive targeted actions.
• Support communication and change efforts, including town halls, leadership messaging, and organizational updates.
• Lead organizational changes and integration efforts, ensuring alignment in roles, processes, and accountability.
• Identify and implement improvements in HR processes and operating practices to enhance leader effectiveness and employee experience.

Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior-level HR leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience partnering directly with senior executives and leadership teams on organization design, leadership effectiveness, and people strategy.
• Strong background in succession planning, talent assessment, and leadership development for senior and business-critical roles.
• Experience leading and developing HR team in a multi-site, multi-state manufacturing or comparable environment.
• Experience operating in a decentralized organization supported by enterprise or shared-services infrastructure.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive alignment without relying on formal authority.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations tactfully yet firmly, to be assertive without being adversarial and to take unpopular positions when necessary while maintaining trust and credibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization, with an ability to inspire trust and confidence with stakeholders at all levels with professionalism and integrity.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including excellent presentation skills with ability to deliver messages tailored to the audience.
• Demonstrated strategic and tactical ability to drive change initiatives, and proven project management experience.
• Excellent organizational, follow-up, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred

• Professional human resources certification and/or Master degree in related field.
• Experience in a multi-site, multi-state manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting organizational change or integration.
• Working knowledge of Workday HCM System.

Working Conditions

Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours but will vary according to special projects, deadlines or other concerns. Travel expected at approximately 25%, primarily domestic.

Acknowledgement

This job description outlines the general requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Pay Range:

128,000.00 - 192,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.