HR Director

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The Role

Job Title: HR Director

Location: Arkansas, USA

Position Type: Full-Time, onsite

Domain: Manufacturing / Industrial / Production / Machinery

Experience: 15–20 years

About the role: We are looking for a seasoned HR Director to join a leading name in the heavy manufacturing sector.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all facets of HR, including employee relations, talent acquisition, retention, compensation, benefits, and compliance. The ideal candidate must bring significant hands-on experience from the manufacturing domain and demonstrate exceptional leadership in managing large workforces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead HR strategy and execution across employee lifecycle (recruitment, engagement, development, retention).
• Oversee compensation, benefits, performance, and disciplinary frameworks.
• Partner with business leaders to align HR practices with organisational goals.
• Manage a team of 8–10 salaried HR professionals.
• Design and implement policies and initiatives to support a workforce of 500+ employees.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal/state labour laws and internal policies.
• Drive continuous improvements in HR systems, engagement surveys, and training.
• Coordinate professional development and succession planning.
• Lead internal investigations and uphold positive employee relations.
• Report to the VP of Operations and collaborate with senior leadership.

Relocation Support:

• Up to $10,000 reimbursement-based relocation bonus (receipts required).
• Must sign a repayment agreement – if voluntarily leaving within 12 months, relocation costs must be repaid in full

Contact Person: Elvis Eckardt

Ideal Profile

MUST HAVE Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.
• Minimum 15 years of HR experience, with at least 4–10 years in heavy manufacturing
• At least 2 years in a Head of HR and/or HR Director role.
• Experience managing non-unionized workforces of 500+ employees.
• Proven stability in employment history (3–5 years per role).
• Hands-on experience with HR systems, attrition management, hiring, and engagement strategies.
• Prior experience managing 8–10 salaried team members.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 15 years of HR experience, with at least 4–10 years in heavy manufacturing.
• At least 2 years in a Head of HR and/or HR Director role.
• Experience managing non-unionized workforces of 500+ employees.
• Proven stability in employment history (3–5 years per role).
• Hands-on experience with HR systems, attrition management, hiring, and engagement strategies.
• Prior experience managing 8–10 salaried team members.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal background check (covering the last 3 employers or 5 years).
• No serious felony convictions in the last 3–5 years (case-by-case consideration if older).
• Drug screening is required within 24 hours of offer acceptance.
• This is a strictly onsite role – remote work is not permitted.

What's on Offer?

• Flexible working options
• Leadership Role
• A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities