Head of Recruiting & HR

Van Dam Custom Boats is looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to build and lead the HR function for our campus in Boyne City, supporting 35+ employees across two companies. You’ll work on campus with a weekly schedule and maintain shop-floor presence, helping create a workplace where employees thrive, feel valued, and can build a career.

Own the full hiring cycle in partnership with department managers and the Vice President: postings, sourcing, interviewing, offers, plus reference and background checks .

Deliver new-hire orientation that supports onboarding with proper training, company knowledge, and team integration.

Maintain compensation structures, support a profit sharing program, and either handle payroll directly or manage the relationship with the payroll provider.

Run the Performance Management Program so reviews are meaningful, consistent, and on time .

Build development paths for employees, coordinate leadership development for the management team, and manage training and certification requirements.

Coach managers through performance and accountability conversations, investigate and resolve concerns with discretion, and keep the employee handbook and policies current, clear, and useful.

Manage all employee files, develop and maintain employee policies, and research and promote HR best practices to support a positive, compliant workplace.

Maintain compliance with federal and Michigan employment law, including I-9 and recordkeeping requirements, leave administration , and workers' compensation claims.

Lead recognition programs, company meetings, and events that help people build a career rather than simply take a job.

5+ years of progressive HR experience, including time as a generalist or a department of one.

Working knowledge of federal and Michigan employment law , benefits administration, and HR information systems.

Proven experience developing and implementing HR policies , compensation structures, and/or performance management systems.

Sound judgment and absolute discretion with confidential information.

Clear, confident communication in writing, one-on-one, and in front of a group.

Hands-on, proactive approach with a passion for employee engagement and well-being .

HR information systems

Benefits and Support

Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

$200 crew gear allowance in the first year and $150 each year after

Paid certifications and industry training if applicable and approved

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Employees may purchase additional life, short-term and long-term disability insurance through company group rates

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Manufacturing, fabrication, marine, or skilled-trades experience

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field

Payroll Note
Payroll is currently handled by an outside provider. If payroll administration is an area you want to own, the role can be built to bring it in house. If you prefer to keep payroll with the provider, you will manage that relationship.

Applications due

Stage 2 on-site interviews in Boyne City

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