Human Resources Director

Job Description

Job Description

Confidential Client | Multi-Location Operations | Executive Leadership Opportunity

This role is based on-site at one of their locations: Traverse City, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Gaylord

Our client, a well-established, growing, 140+ employee, multi-location organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the company's people strategy and oversee all aspects of Human Resources across the business.

This executive leadership role partners closely with ownership and senior leadership to align talent strategy with business objectives while fostering a high-performing, engaged, and values-driven culture. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor who builds strong relationships throughout the organization and drives organizational effectiveness through people, processes, and leadership development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Human Resources Leadership

• Lead the overall HR function, including strategy, operations, and team development
• Partner with executive leadership on organizational planning, workforce strategy, and business growth initiatives
• Develop scalable HR systems, policies, and best practices that support a growing organization
• Build strong partnerships with leaders across multiple locations and departments

Organizational Development & Leadership

• Drive leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, and change management efforts
• Coach leaders on performance, communication, accountability, and team effectiveness
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Lead employee relations, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution
• Oversee company-wide performance management and employee development programs
• Partner with leaders on coaching, corrective action, and leadership best practices
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and accountable work environment

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruiting strategy and hiring processes across multiple business functions
• Manage external recruiting partnerships and internal talent acquisition initiatives
• Support succession planning and long-term workforce development
• Monitor hiring metrics, labor trends, and staffing effectiveness

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Lead compensation planning, salary benchmarking, and total rewards strategy
• Oversee benefits administration, vendor relationships, and annual renewals
• Ensure HRIS optimization, reporting accuracy, and employee data integrity
• Partner with payroll and finance teams to support accurate employee administration

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Maintain HR policies, employee handbook, and employment practices
• Advise leadership on employment law, investigations, documentation, and workplace risk management
• Support workplace safety and regulatory compliance initiatives

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• 7–10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience
• Experience supporting multi-location operations, manufacturing, distribution, retail, or other operational environments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, organizational development, compensation, benefits, performance management, and workforce planning
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

Core Competencies

• Strategic HR Leadership
• Organizational Development & Change Management
• Leadership Coaching & Talent Development
• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
• Compensation & Workforce Planning
• Employment Law & Compliance
• Business Partnership & Executive Communication
• HR Technology & Data-Driven Decision Making

Why This Opportunity?

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape organizational strategy, influence executive decision-making, and build scalable people practices within a growing and respected organization. The Human Resources Director will play a critical role in developing leaders, strengthening culture, and supporting long-term business success.

Location: Multi-site leadership role with travel between company locations.