Director of Human Resources Job at Strong Hold, Louisville, KY

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  • Strong Hold
  • Louisville, KY

Job Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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. ?

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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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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