SUMMARY The Director of Human Resources – Operations will provide inspirational leadership and direction for the HR function across our multi-site, 24/7 manufacturing facilities in Plymouth and Antigo, WI (600+ Team Members). This individual will collaborate with plant leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to oversee and support successful execution of HR programs and processes (e.g., staffing/talent acquisition, training/development, and retention) aligned with Sartori’s mission, values, and goals. This individual will provide input from a budgetary, planning and management standpoint. This will require big thinking, using data to guide decisions, and challenging current state to make improvements. The Director of HR – Operations will report to the Vice President of Human Resources.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Strategic HR Leadership: Collaborate with plant leaders to understand key business challenges, opportunities, and risks. Serve as the primary liaison between operations and HR Centers of Excellence to develop and implement HR strategies, programs and solutions that support the company’s mission, values, and goals and a positive Team Member experience.

Team Leadership/Direct Reports: Lead, develop and engage a dynamic team of HR and Safety professionals, fostering a culture of growth, integrity, collaboration, and HR excellence.

Leadership Coaching: Work with key stakeholders to assess leadership challenges and capability gaps, and coach leaders to improve and enhance their leadership, management and talent development abilities grounded in Sartori’s culture and values.

Team Member Relations: Provide consultative coaching and guidance on Team Member relations, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment with consistent application of company policies.

Change Management: Drive change by ensuring proper teamwork, transparency, and communication plans are executed in support of organizational programs, policies, initiatives, or activities.

Culture of Safety: Drives a best-in-class culture of safety where ownership of health and safety is embraced by all Team Members.

HR Metrics: Analyze and report on HR and Safety metrics, sharing insights on trends and recommendations to improve the Team Member experience, performance, and retention.

Policies & Procedures: Implement policies and procedures that improve the company’s overall competitive edge and Team Member engagement. Create a process for regular review and updates to policies and procedures.

Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure HR & Safety policies and practices follow all federal, state, and local regulations.

Continuous Improvement: Take ownership of streamlining, standardizing, and centralizing processes, implementing industry best practices, and leveraging modern technology to optimize and automate top-tier HR and Safety services.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, required. Master’s degree preferred

HR Certification desired (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

 

EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of progressive experience in HR operations, HR strategy, change management or related work, required

5+ years of experience managing and leading high-performing teams, required

Experience in a manufacturing or production setting, required

Experienced leading and/or overseeing safety teams or programs, preferred

Experience working with HR Information Systems (e.g., UKG), preferred

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Values and behaviors aligned to Sartori’s culture

Coaching – works to improve and reinforce performance of others; facilitates development by providing clear, behaviorally specific feedback while building confidence and maintaining self-esteem

Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies

Drives Vision & Purpose – Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action

Balances Stakeholders – anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders

Manages Ambiguity – operates effectively even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear

Critical Thinking – ability to identify and respond to needs based on an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information

Builds Networks – effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization

Cultivates Innovation – uses original thinking to generate new ideas and solutions in a fast-paced, growing company

Strong knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local employment laws

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Occasional travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 10-20%).

Having a presence in the manufacturing facilities on a regular basis is required.

Off-shift work will be required as needs arise.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.  

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Team Member is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.    

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Team Members assigned to this work.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  Sartori Company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational and business needs as necessary.