Human Resource Director

Human Resources Director Position Summary The Human Resources Director is a key member of the senior leadership team responsible for developing and executing human resources strategies that support Vantage Plastics' mission, culture, operational needs, and long-term business objectives. This position provides strategic and operational leadership across all areas of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, employee engagement and retention, performance management, compensation, training and development, benefits, payroll administration, 401(k) administration, workers' compensation, policy development, and employment law compliance. The Human Resources Director serves as a trusted partner to company leadership and operations. Success in this position requires strong business judgment, collaboration, consistency, transparency, and an understanding of the unique needs of a manufacturing environment. The Director is expected to balance strategic HR leadership with practical operational needs while building trust and maintaining effective partnerships with employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadership. Company Values The Human Resources Director is expected to model and reinforce Vantage Plastics' core values: - Servant Hearts - Humbly Confident - All Actions with Integrity - Pursue Opportunities that Drive the Company Forward Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership - Serve as an active member of the senior leadership team and contribute to the strategic direction of the company. - Develop, recommend, and execute human resources strategies in partnership with senior and operational leadership. - Ensure HR strategies, programs, and initiatives support the company's business objectives, culture, workforce needs, and manufacturing operations. - Evaluate the business impact, employee impact, compliance risk, and operational feasibility of significant HR initiatives before implementation. - Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure the organization has the talent and capabilities necessary to support current operations and future growth. - Use HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership. Leadership & Operational Partnership - Build strong, collaborative relationships with plant leadership, supervisors, department leaders, and HR team members. - Partner closely with operations to understand business needs and develop practical and sustainable HR solutions. - Seek appropriate stakeholder input and operational buy-in before implementing significant changes affecting employees, staffing, schedules, policies, procedures, or workplace practices. - Provide clear and timely communication regarding HR initiatives, policy changes, organizational changes, and decisions affecting employees or operations. - Maintain a visible presence within company facilities and regularly engage with employees, supervisors, and operational leadership. - Establish consistent HR practices across company locations while recognizing legitimate operational differences and business needs between facilities. - Demonstrate sound judgment and appropriately balance employee needs, business requirements, company policy, and legal compliance. HR Team Leadership Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable members of the Human Resources team. Establish clear roles, responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations within the HR department. Appropriately delegate responsibilities while respecting the knowledge, experience, and expertise of HR team members. Promote open c