Human Resources Director (Raleigh, NC)

Human Resources Director

Position Overview

The Human Resources Director leads the organization's people strategy, HR operations, and organizational development initiatives. This role partners with senior leadership to strengthen company culture, improve employee performance, develop leadership capabilities, and ensure HR practices support business growth, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizational Culture & Development: Strengthen company culture, promote accountability and teamwork, and lead change management initiatives that support organizational growth and continuous improvement.
• Performance Management: Develop and implement company-wide performance management systems, KPIs, and structured employee evaluation processes aligned with business objectives.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Build leadership and supervisor development programs, support employee career growth, and establish clear performance expectations and competency standards.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee HR policies, procedures, employee relations, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Develop recruitment strategies and workforce plans to ensure the organization attracts and retains qualified talent.
• Compensation & Benefits: Oversee compensation structures and employee benefits programs to support market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Employee Engagement & Communication: Promote employee engagement, inclusive communication, and collaboration across departments and diverse or bilingual teams.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with senior leadership and department heads to align HR initiatives with business goals, operational needs, and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven experience in organizational development, performance management, and leadership training.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience implementing HR systems, KPI frameworks, and structured performance management processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and change management skills.
• Ability to develop effective relationships across all organizational levels and support a performance-driven culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking teams.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations or a growing, multi-location organization.
• Strong systems-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to build scalable HR processes.