Head of Recruiting & HR

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.
Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, EcoWater Systems LLC is a leader in residential and commercial water management solutions. With more than a century of experience, EcoWater designs and manufactures products that improve water quality in and around the home, serving homeowners, retailers, and professional installers across North America.
EcoWater's portfolio includes water softening systems, drinking water filtration solutions, and water removal pumps. S. based manufacturing and distribution facilities and partners with global affiliates to extend its reach and capabilities worldwide. EcoWater serves customers through an omni channel go to market model, enabling broad market access while maintaining strong relationships, service standards, and accountability across its brands and product lines.
EcoWater operates within Marmon Water, one of the business groups of Marmon Holdings, Inc., Marmon is comprised of 11 industry focused groups and more than 120 autonomous businesses, employing over 30,000 people worldwide and generating approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Marmon's operating model emphasizes strong local leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement, supported by enterprise standards, shared capabilities, and disciplined operating principles. The Director of Human Resources is the senior HR leader for EcoWater North America and a key partner to the President and leadership team. This role is responsible for aligning the company's people, leadership, and organizational structure with business priorities. The Director leads the overall HR approach across the company, providing guidance on leadership effectiveness, talent decisions, and organizational design while ensuring strong day-to-day execution through site HR teams and shared services. This role focuses on building leadership capability, strengthening succession readiness, and supporting the company through growth, change, and integration efforts.
Human Resources Leadership & Employee Relations

Serve as the primary HR partner to the President and leadership team, advising on organizational structure, leadership effectiveness, and key business decisions.
Regularly engage senior leaders to assess organizational health, team performance, and emerging people risks.
Coach leaders on performance management, team dynamics, and leadership behaviors.
Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and sensitive leadership situations.
Guide site HR on employee relations, ensuring consistent judgment and application of policy.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and EcoWater and Marmon HR policies; partner with legal as needed to manage risk and resolve issues appropriately.
Business Partnership, Talent & Organizational Capabilities
Partner on hiring for key roles, including role design, candidate selection, and final decisions.
Lead talent reviews and succession planning with leadership, identifying risk, readiness, and development priorities.
Strengthen hiring and onboarding practices to improve leadership quality, bench strength, and retention.
Partner with leaders and HR to implement training and development initiatives that address capability gaps and support succession.
Build external talent pipelines to support critical roles and long-term needs.
HR Operations & Organizational Effectiveness
Set HR priorities and operating approach aligned with company goals and Marmon expectations.
Provide direction to site HR, ensuring clarity in roles, priorities, and execution expectations.
Partner with Marmon Water and HR Centers of Excellence to execute compensation planning, benefits processes, and core HR programs effectively.
Oversee key annual processes, including performance management, compensation planning, and benefits enrollment.
Identify and implement improvements in HR processes and operating practices to enhance leader effectiveness and employee experience.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior-level HR leadership roles.
• Experience leading and developing HR team in a multi-site, multi-state manufacturing or comparable environment.
• Demonstrated strategic and tactical ability to drive change initiatives, and proven project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours but will vary according to special projects, deadlines or other concerns. Travel expected at approximately 25%, primarily domestic.
The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!
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