Director of Human Resources

Who Are We? 

We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No, really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory.? Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers. ? 

Check out our website at?www.strong-hold.com. 

We Are Not: 

• Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team. 
• Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers. 
• Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals. 

What We’re Looking For: 

As our Director of Human Resources, you’ll shape the people strategy for our manufacturing and office teams, blending hands-on leadership with strategic vision.  We are looking for someone who is: 

• Passionate about manufacturing and supporting the people who build products.  
• A player-coach who balances tactical tasks with strategic leadership.  
• Experienced in working with or on a leadership team, driving HR strategy.  
• Competitive, metrics-driven, and committed to winning as a team.  
• Emotionally intelligent, patient, and collaborative, with a knack for building trust and having fun.  
• Skilled in compensation systems, with ideas to improve pay-for-performance models.  
• Knowledgeable about leadership vs. management and the value of both. 

Responsibilities: 

Strategic HR Leadership: Align HR objectives with business goals, collaborating with leadership to drive organizational success. Confidently provide candid feedback and challenge peers to elevate performance.  

Talent Development: Design and execute programs to transform junior employees into managers, fostering growth across production and office teams. Mentor high-potential employees to build a strong leadership pipeline.  

Management: Leverage performance systems to set goals, conduct reviews, and rank team members, driving career growth and accountability.  

Compensation & Benefits: Optimize pay-for-performance systems and manage self-insured health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Partner with vendors to enhance benefits while controlling costs.  

Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruiting process and understand metrics to improve hiring success. 

Policy & Compliance: Develop and maintain policies on hiring, terminations, affirmative action, PTO, and workplace safety, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.  

Process Improvement: Streamline HR processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience. 

• 7+ years of progressive HR management experience in manufacturing or distribution organizations.    
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.  
• SPHR / SHRM-CP a plus. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. 
• Experience with Paylocity a plus.