Director of Human Resources

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Position Status: Exempt

Location: Trenton, TN (Onsite)

Job Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

• Partner with the site General Manager to establish a short and long-term strategic roadmap to achieve the site's overall objectives related to employee engagement, development, safety, retention, and building business value.
• Oversee administration of human resources function within a 500-employee manufacturing facility including management of: recruiting, onboarding, employee development, pay administration, employee relations, and employee engagement.
• Ensure local compliance with federal, state, and local legislation (including EEO, FMLA, and FLSA)
• Member and advisor to the local leadership team on good employment practices.
• Ensure appropriate and timely communications to employees.
• Generate metrics to inform on business results and to justify proposals.

• Create or adjust strategies and tactics to overcome business challenges related to operations goals & objectives
• Drive Continuous Improvement in all people-related areas, including physical & emotional strategy as well as recognition & engagement.
• Lead and direct the work of HR team members
• Represent the facility in Corporate led HR meetings and discussions. Lead local implementation of company-wide initiatives

Job Requirements:

What You'll Need to Excel in This Role

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 Years of experience in Human Resources; including some prior management experience
• Leading Human Resources strategy, planning, directing, and goal setting of a division.
• Experience leading and directing the work of other employees and personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and disciplinary processes
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Total Rewards Offering:

• MPS offers a competitive salary, including annual bonus and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.


All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.