Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Director of Human Resources Position Overview A growing organization is seeking an experienced HR leader to drive talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. This role is responsible for overseeing all human resources functions while partnering with senior leadership to strengthen workforce capabilities, improve employee experience, and support long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on and has proven experience partnering with leaders and employees in a manufacturing or production-focused environment, including regular engagement with frontline teams and operational leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead all HR operations, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, policy administration, employee relations, HR systems, and onboarding. Develop and execute talent strategies that support recruitment, retention, career development, and succession planning. Ensure HR programs and practices are compliant, consistent, and aligned with organizational goals. Build and maintain relationships with external recruiting and talent partners. Partner with organizational leaders to strengthen leadership capability and management effectiveness. Design leadership development programs, competency frameworks, and succession strategies. Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, employee evaluations, coaching, feedback, and performance improvement initiatives. Support executive and leadership team development through assessments, coaching, and action planning. Serve as a strategic business partner to leadership across the organization. Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, communication, collaboration, and organizational culture. Support change management, workforce planning, and organizational growth efforts. Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace while reinforcing accountability and operational excellence. Align people strategies with broader business objectives to strengthen overall organizational performance. Qualifications Progressive experience in HR leadership with expertise in talent management, employee relations, leadership development, and performance management. Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and HR technology systems. Proven ability to influence leaders, drive organizational change, and balance strategic initiatives with day‑to‑day execution. This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh, NC Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certification requirements, office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco by Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco by Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco by Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco by Highspring