Director Human Resources

Job TitleAdvanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.Job DescriptionThis role will be partnering with the leaders of the commercial side of our business (sales, marketing etc..) to drive growth through alignment of "people programs" to business priorities. What does that mean?You will spend time learning and understanding how our business operates. This knowledge is key to getting the right people programs in place. Your seat at the table is waiting with your name on it. Keeping it is up to you.We don't have all of the right people in the right place at the right time. We need you to lead talent planning with an eye toward improved succession readiness. Don't go through the motions in annual events, make this stuff live and breathe. We want to aggressively grow our business and need the right people to do so. Sometimes this means we develop internally, sometimes it means we hire from the outside. You'll help make the call and make it happen.You will help drive and communicate change to ensure our people understand the what, and more importantly, the why behind decisions made and direction taken.You will lead initiatives to ensure that our compensation programs are driving the right behaviors to drive profitable growth.You will help leaders create their long-term vision for their function and create the necessary organization plan to achieve their goals.While we would love for all employees and leaders to make good choices and decisions every day, we live in the real world. Stuff happens and has-to be dealt with. You will investigate issues, get to the root cause and drive solutions, not be the judge and jury.You will help develop our leaders to make a great work environment and deliver results. You will help employees be successful. That isn't meant as all sunshine and unicorns, sometimes that means carrying and reinforcing tough messages. Respect keeps our culture alive and thriving even in times of difficulty. Champion it.You will lead our annual culture survey process for your areas of responsibility. Study the results, listen to employees and help us take the right actions to respond to the feedback and keep ADS a great place to work.You will take your role as an HR leader seriously in developing the next generation of talent. You will start with one direct report but will be ready and willing to lead others whether it is through direct or indirect influence.As always, there will be "Other duties as assigned" because we can't predict it all in a one-time job description. Flexibility and dealing with ambiguity is important.Company BenefitsHealth & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.*100% paid by ADS.Why Join ADS?Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.