Director of HR - Manufacturing - Newbury, MA (HYRBID)

Essex Permanent $160,000 - $180,000 per year View Job Description
Manufacturing business on Boston's North Shore seeks Director of HR to spearhead their existing HR team.
  • Reporting directly into C-Suite
  • In-built career plan in place to progress through to VP level

About Our Client

US based manufacturing business with around 700 employees spread across New England. A large portion of the employees are hourly, with the remaining population in the corporate space.

Job Description

Reporting directly into the leadership team, this Director of Human Resources role will lead with vision, drive innovation, and bring out the best in our people and processes. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and elevate HR practices across our growing manufacturing organization.

In this key leadership role, you'll oversee a talented HR team of six HR Generalists to manage critical systems and programs including ADP, benefits, compensation, payroll, immigration, compliance, and more. You'll serve as a strategic advisor and operational expert, report directly into C-suite, and work closely with cross-functional leaders to shape a best-in-class HR function that supports the businesses goals and people.

Main duties and responsibilities include the following:

  • Develop company wide HR policies and procedures e.g. employee handbook
  • Collaborate with brokers and vendors to design and administer competitive, compliant, and scaleable benefits programs
  • Lead recruitment efforts and support managers in attracting and selecting top talent
  • Develop and deliver engaging on-boarding experiences to set new hires up for success
  • Manage all employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k).
  • Partner with tech to build and maintain a streamlined, tech-forward HR road map that enhances the employee experience
  • Evaluate and enhance current HR systems, tools, and processes to ensure efficiency at scale
  • Innovate ways to better communicate and connect employees with HR programs and resources
  • Foster a culture of listening and continuous improvement by understanding employee needs and crafting responsive HR initiatives



Apply today using the link provided!

The Successful Applicant

In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful candidate will possess the following:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is a plus
  • 10+ years of Human Resources experience, ideally within an industrial/ manufacturing environment
  • HR leadership experience
  • Ability to work in office 3 days/ week
  • Ability to travel to multiple sites across New England (+/- 5% of time)



What's on Offer

  • Total compensation package of up to $ 180,000
  • 401K plan and company contributions
  • Medical insurance
  • Competitive PTO
  • Opportunity to work in a HYBRID role capacity (3 days in office, 2 days REMOTE)
  • Boston North Shore office location
Contact
Tom Smith
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6717617

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Subsector
Human Resources Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Essex
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Smith
Job reference
JN-042025-6717617

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