Human Resources Director

Job Description

Human Resources Director

Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin (On-Site, 5 Days Per Week)

Base Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 region + Bonus

We are exclusively retained by a well-established, family-owned global manufacturer to appoint a Human Resources Director for its U.S. operation in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

Part of a larger international group with approximately $1B in revenue, the organization has built an exceptional reputation for employee engagement, workforce development, and creating a culture where people genuinely want to build long-term careers. With operations across Europe and North America, the business combines global scale with the agility, values, and long-term outlook of a privately held company.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and partnering closely with international HR leadership, this is a highly visible leadership role responsible for the people strategy of a manufacturing operation employing approximately 250-300 associates.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join an organization that is already recognized as a great place to work and help shape the next phase of its growth journey in North America. The successful candidate will lead a well-established HR function while partnering with senior leaders across the business to drive engagement, retention, succession planning, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce strategy.

With significant investment and long-term growth ambitions in North America, the business offers the opportunity to contribute to future expansion initiatives, support broader global projects, and potentially play a role in future multi-site growth as the U.S. platform continues to evolve. This position offers a unique blend of strategic influence and operational leadership. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor, a visible presence across the manufacturing operation, and an important partner to global HR leadership.

Key Priorities

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• Continue to strengthen and protect the organization's outstanding culture and employee engagement.
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• Drive talent development, leadership capability, and succession planning across the business.
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• Build and maintain robust career development and training programs.
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• Partner with leadership on labor cost management, compensation strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
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• Support the attraction, development, and retention of both hourly and salaried talent.
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• Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and leadership team.
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• Foster strong employee relations and maintain a positive, non-union environment through proactive engagement and leadership.
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• Partner closely with global HR colleagues to ensure alignment with broader organizational objectives while meeting local business needs.
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• Lead and contribute to international HR initiatives and projects.
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• Maintain a highly visible presence on the manufacturing floor and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
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Ideal Background

We are seeking an HR leader who combines strong commercial acumen with authentic people leadership and a highly visible, hands-on approach.

Candidates should offer:

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• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
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• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, packaging, or similarly operational environments.
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• Strong understanding of labor costs, compensation programs, workforce planning, and people analytics.
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• Demonstrated success in talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
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• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
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• Strong employee relations expertise, ideally including exposure to union environments and union avoidance strategies.
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• Experience within a multinational or global organization.
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• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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• A hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor.
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• Bachelor's degree required; advanced HR, business, or related qualifications preferred.
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Why This Opportunity Stands Out

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• Highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director
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• Opportunity to partner closely with both U.S. and international leadership teams
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• Exposure to global HR projects and strategic business initiatives
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• Outstanding culture with strong employee engagement and retention
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• Family-owned values combined with the resources and stability of a successful global organization
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• Significant opportunity for future growth as the U.S. business continues to invest and expand
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• An opportunity to make a lasting impact on an organization that genuinely values its people
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