Director of HR

Director of Human Resources

Chalfont, Pennsylvania | Full-Time | On-Site

Our client is one of the Northeast’s leading providers of material handling and industrial solutions. Having strong OEM ties, the company has built a strong decade’s long “customer first” reputation rooted in service, long-standing customer relationships, and deep ties to the territory it serves. Today, the organization supports customers material handling needs across in PA, NY, NJ, MD, DE, OH, WV, MA and VT. Their customers are involved in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and industrial environments through the sale, service, and support of equipment and solutions that keep operations moving.

From forklifts and fleet management to storage systems, dock and door equipment, automation solutions, racking, conveyors, and more, the company delivers comprehensive solutions designed to support everything inside the four walls of a facility.

Following strategic growth initiatives and recent acquisitions, the organization has expanded to more than 600 associates and continues to invest heavily in its people, infrastructure, and long-term future.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the EVP of Administration, the Director of Human Resources will serve as the senior HR leader for the organization, be responsible for leading our core Human Resources efforts. Their team serves the organization and plays a key role in shaping the company’s Human Resource strategy and compliance inititiatives driving its operational effectiveness through implementation of repeatable processes.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day execution. The Director of HR will oversee all aspects of the people function while partnering closely with executive leadership, operational leaders, and parent organizations to support continued growth and organizational alignment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader who can build trust across all levels of the business, drive accountability, improve processes where needed, and create structure within a rapidly evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead core human resources functions across the organization
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and operational management
• Partner closely with parent companies on HR initiatives, reporting, compliance, and organizational alignment
• Oversee payroll, employee relations, internal HR communications, performance management, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Drive Day 1 onboarding of new employees with a focus on a new employee’s first experience being positive with a goal that they have everything they need on Day 1
• Focus our performance management efforts – employee reviews / compensation and promotion structure
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations as well as all corporate policies and procedures and organize employee acknowledgment efforts
• Responsibility for continued implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Support benefits administration and employee benefits processes including medical, dental, 401k, vacation and leave
• Develop HR merger and acquisition playbook
• Manage and mentor HR team members while helping elevate the overall HR function
• Foster accountability metrics / progressive discipline coaching / training and exit interview process;
• Responsible for coordinating with parent company regarding our HRIS; headcount management and information in ADP rosters
• Assist leadership through periods of growth, integration, and organizational change
• Partner with operations leaders to support workforce planning and retention initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Proven HR leadership experience managing a team in a multi-site or operationally driven organization
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations
• Experience supporting organizations through growth, acquisitions, or organizational change is highly preferred with a focus on process standardization and repeatability
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and business acumen
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and drive initiatives to completion.
• Experience within industrial, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, construction, or related industries is a plus

Additional Details

• This is a fully in-office position based in Chalfont, Pennsylvania
• Candidates should expect to work on-site five days per week
• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term growth opportunity with a stable and highly respected organization

This is an opportunity to join a company with an outstanding reputation, a loyal customer base, and a leadership team committed to continued growth and operational excellence. The right individual will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on both the organization and its people for years to come.