HR Director

Client is looking for an HR Director to build out its people function as the company scales. This role needs to come from a manufacturing or industrial background not necessarily shop-floor experience, but a real understanding of how the industry works, so this person can advise leadership and the recruiting team with informed, industry-specific guidance rather than generic HR practices. Startup or smaller-company experience is a strong plus, given client's current stage of growth. This is a senior/director-level role, not a CHRO position, though it may grow in scope over time. Key Responsibilities Build and own core HR infrastructure (policies, processes, systems) appropriate for a scaling manufacturing company. Advise leadership and the recruiting team on manufacturing/industrial-specific hiring practices, language, and market context. Support the definition and rollout of company culture and values helping translate leadership's vision into concrete, actionable practices and accountability structures. Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team as a trusted, hands-on HR generalist during this early growth stage. Help scale HR practices as the company grows across multiple U.S. sites. Qualifications Prior HR leadership experience within the manufacturing or broader industrial sector. Comfortable operating in a startup or small/mid-size company environment (not just large-company HR). Strong judgment and independent decision-making ability; comfortable being the primary HR voice without a large team around them. Experience building HR functions and practices from the ground up. Nice to Have Experience with employee equity/incentive programs. Background supporting a company through a fundraising or major growth stage. #J-18808-Ljbffr