Human Resources Director
SkyWater is partnering with a growing, private equity-backed food manufacturer to find their next plant Human Resources Director in Southern Minnesota. This role leads a small team and is responsible for both strategic direction and day-to-day HR operations, talent management, compliance, and employee experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a small HR team, providing coaching, direction, and performance oversight
- Design and implement people strategies aligned with business priorities and growth objectives
- Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership on organizational, talent, and employee relations matters
- Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and HR systems to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and reporting requirements and ensure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date
- Lead performance management, employee development, and employee engagement initiatives
- Support compensation programs including pay reviews and incentive structures
- Provide guidance on workplace concerns, investigations, and conflict resolution, ensuring consistent application of policies and fair employment practices
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment
- Prior experience leading and developing HR team members
- Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices
- Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and navigate complex employee relations matters
- Experience across core HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, and compensation
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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