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What they do
A Director of Human Resources manages human resources functions for a company or organization, including the recruiting, hiring and training of employees. Works with executive management to develop and implement staffing and compensation plans, and works to attract and retain qualified employees. Oversees training and development initiatives. Manages compensation and benefits structure and provides information to employees. Monitors compliance with employment-related regulations. Implements company policies and deals with staffing or disciplinary issues as needed.
$175,645 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- Serve as the primary HR leader and strategic advisor for the US & Canada region, enabling business priorities through people strategies.
- Influence senior leaders by providing data‑driven insights, proactive recommendations, and strategic foresight on talent, structure, and workforce trends. People Leadership & Partnership
- Lead, develop, and coach a team of three HR Business Partners, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic partnership.
- Build team capability around analytics, talent management, and advanced employee relations.
- Partner with regional leadership to anticipate business needs and align HR strategies with organizational goals. Employee Lifecycle & HR Delivery
- Oversee end-to-end HR execution including onboarding, performance management, career growth, engagement, and offboarding.
- Drive consistency in HR programs and policies across sites while honoring local legal requirements. Employee Relations & Compliance
- Lead and provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally sound outcomes.
- Partner with legal counsel and senior leadership to proactively identify and mitigate organizational risk.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. federal/state and Canadian provincial employment laws, advising leaders on regulatory requirements and mitigating organizational risk across multiple sites. People Analytics & Workforce Insights
- Lead regional people analytics, using data to identify trends, diagnose organizational issues, and shape workforce planning decisions.
- Leverage analytics to improve decision‑making, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness. Collaboration with HR Operations & COEs
- Ensure seamless coordination between field HR and centralized HR Operations to optimize employee experience and HR service delivery.
- Act as the key regional liaison to Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning, and HR Operations COEs.
Experience and Skills Required Required:
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, including people leadership.
- Experience in manufacturing and corporate environments.
- Strong background in complex employee relations with demonstrated analytical capability.
- Experience collaborating with HR Operations and COEs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills.
- Advanced analytical capability with proficiency in Excel, HR systems, and workforce metrics
Preferred:
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
- Experience supporting unionized workforces (considered a plus).
- Experience in multi-site operations. Competencies
- Enterprise mindset & strategic leadership
- Advanced data-driven decision making
- Leadership development and coaching
- Strong judgment, integrity & risk management
- Executive influence & communication