HR Director of Human Capital

HR Director of Human Capital

Location: De Pere, WI | Onsite

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Salary: $125,000–$150,000/year

Employment Type: Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Human Capital & Recruiting to lead the Human Resources, talent acquisition, employee development, and workplace safety functions for a growing manufacturing organization.

This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for shaping the employee experience from recruitment and onboarding through development, retention, and exit. The Director will lead the HR team and Safety Manager while partnering closely with executive and operational leadership to ensure people strategies support the organization’s growth and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on —someone who can build scalable HR processes, recruit high-performing talent, coach leaders, strengthen company culture, and create consistent standards for performance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Human Capital Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop the HR team and Safety Manager

Partner with executive and site leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, employee relations, performance, and talent strategy

Develop and improve HR systems, policies, and processes to support organizational growth

Use workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends and support business decisions

Promote a culture of clear expectations, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

Lead recruiting strategies for hourly, professional, technical, and leadership positions

Develop strong talent pipelines through schools, community partnerships, recruiting networks, and professional organizations

Partner with hiring managers to establish position requirements, interview processes, selection criteria, and hiring timelines

Continuously improve hiring quality, speed, and the overall candidate experience

Employee Relations & Performance

Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders

Coach managers on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and difficult conversations

Lead or oversee workplace investigations and ensure concerns are handled fairly and consistently

Establish consistent expectations related to performance, attendance, conduct, and workplace behavior

Analyze turnover, absenteeism, and employee feedback to identify trends and improve retention

Training & Employee Development

Develop and lead training and development strategies for employees and leaders

Identify skill gaps and establish training priorities with department leadership

Strengthen onboarding and new-hire training

Build leadership development, succession planning, cross-training, career development, and internal mobility programs

Provide leadership training focused on communication, coaching, accountability, safety, and employee relations

Benefits, Policies & Compliance

Oversee employee benefits administration, communication, and annual open enrollment

Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate benefit costs, effectiveness, and competitiveness

Lead the development and administration of the Employee Handbook and HR policies

Ensure policies and employment practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update policies, practices, and documentation

Partner with leadership and legal counsel to manage employment-related risk

Safety & Workplace Culture

Provide leadership and oversight for workplace safety initiatives

Partner with the Safety Manager and operational leadership to strengthen a proactive, safety-first culture

Reinforce safety through training, communication, employee engagement, and accountability

Support incident follow-up, corrective actions, and return-to-work processes

Integrate safety expectations into onboarding, training, leadership development, and performance management

HR Operations & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate and improve HR processes for efficiency, consistency, and employee experience

Leverage HR technology, HRIS systems, automation, and workforce data to improve operations

Develop meaningful HR reporting and workforce dashboards for leadership

Standardize processes while maintaining appropriate flexibility to meet business needs

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant HR experience may be considered

10–15+ years of progressive Human Resources experience , preferably within manufacturing and/or multi-site environments

Demonstrated experience leading HR teams and partnering with senior leadership

Strong recruiting and talent acquisition experience across hourly, professional, technical, and leadership positions

Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices

Experience with benefits administration, performance management, policy development, and employee development

Proficiency with ADP and/or UKG and Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills with the ability to use HR metrics and workforce data to support decision-making

Excellent communication, coaching, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills

Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment

SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means building a proactive, consistent, and scalable Human Capital function that strengthens both employee and business performance.

The Director will help create an environment where strong talent is attracted and retained, leaders are equipped to manage effectively, employees understand expectations, HR practices are consistent, and safety and accountability are embedded throughout the organization.

This individual will play an important role in developing a culture where performance is recognized, employee development is encouraged, safety is non-negotiable, and accountability is embraced at every level.

ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.