Steel Partners LLC
The Director of Human Resources is a key member of the executive leadership team, serving as a strategic advisor to the President and senior stakeholders. This role is responsible for driving organizational culture, talent strategy, training and development, compensation/payroll, regulatory compliance, and employee wellbeing initiatives across the company. The Director will lead the HR functions enterprise-wide, aligning people strategies with business objectives to support growth, mitigate risk, and foster a high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
- Serve as a strategic partner to the President and senior leadership, contributing to overall business planning and decision-making.
- Champion a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement that supports organizational goals and values.
- Provide leadership and direction across all HR, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Lead all HR functions including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, organizational development, HRIS, performance management, and compliance.
- Develop and execute strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent, including succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
- Oversee the integrity of all HR policies, procedures, and reporting to ensure legal compliance and ethical standards are met.
- Direct and develop a high-performing HR team, setting clear goals, fostering collaboration, and ensuring accountability.
- Implement effective performance management systems and processes to drive team and organizational success.
- Leverage KPIs and business intelligence to inform strategy, optimize processes, and improve operational outcomes.
- Act as the primary liaison with corporate partners, legal advisors, third-party administrators, and benefit providers.
- Represent the company in enterprise-level HR forums, collaborative initiatives, and strategic programming with affiliated organizations.
- Support cross-functional initiatives such as internship programs, wellness strategies, diversity and inclusion efforts, and community engagement activities.
- Oversee internal investigations, ethics cases, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring prompt resolution and adherence to core values.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulatory bodies (e.g., DOL, EEOC, OSHA) while maintaining confidentiality and integrity and support EHS leader in any employee safety initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement through audit readiness, corrective action planning, and policy refinement.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree and HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources within a manufacturing, industrial, or operationally complex environment.
- Demonstrated success as a strategic business partner with strong leadership, communication, and change management capabilities.
- Deep understanding of HR and regulatory frameworks, labor market trends, and workforce planning.
- Ability to travel up to 30% as required to support multi-site operations (primarily regional travel).
- Strategic Thinking & Execution
- Executive Presence & Influence
- Operational Excellence
- Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management
- Risk & Compliance Leadership
- Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness