Fontaine Modification Company
Overview
Fontaine Modification Company is part of Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway. We are a leader in post-production truck modifications, delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety, performance, and productivity of commercial vehicles. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Fontaine Modification operates across 11 U.S. facilities with approximately $100M in revenue and ~400 employees. This role sits within the HDCM platform and reports to the Fontaine Modification President, with dotted-line reporting to the Platform HR Director. With 11 U.S. locations, the HR Director will design and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that meets Fontaine Modification’s current needs while positioning the business for long-term, scalable growth. Leading a team of four, this individual will oversee organization design, talent pipelines, employee development, compliance, and continue to strengthen Fontaine’s culture. Responsibilities
Culture & Engagement:
Champion Fontaine’s culture by fostering teamwork, leading engagement initiatives, survey rollout, results analysis, communication, and execution of action plans. Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Review and enhance recognition programs to reinforce company values and support engagement and retention. Talent Management & Acquisition:
Oversee talent acquisition for hourly and salaried roles, build and maintain talent pipelines, lead succession planning and Individual Growth Plan (IGP) development. Support Marmon’s onboarding, EVP, and other initiatives. Organization Design & Effectiveness:
Assess organizational structure and workforce planning needs for short- and long-term goals. Partner with leaders on org design, communication strategies, job design, and change management. Lead HR team of 4, developing capabilities and ensuring clear role ownership. Performance & Rewards:
Manage performance management cycle, including goal setting, reviews, and calibration. Manage compensation planning and promotions. Develop and administer job evaluations and annual compensation review programs. Ensure pay practices align with Marmon’s job architecture, market competitiveness, and compliance. Employee Relations & Compliance:
Lead employee relations investigations, coach leaders on issue resolution. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws (including FMLA, ADA, OSHA). Partner with legal on sensitive ER issues and workforce actions. Learning & Development:
Foster a culture of continuous learning by leveraging the Marmon Training Center and delivering targeted programs that build capability and embed Leadership Expectations at all levels. Lead and coordinate Marmon and BU training, including scheduling, logistics, LMS assignments, completion tracking, and compliance reporting. Safety:
Support safety initiatives, partnering with site leaders on OSHA compliance and injury reduction. Collaboration & Marmon Initiatives:
Serve as a member of the HDCM Platform HR team, contributing to Marmon-wide HR strategy and sharing best practices across business units. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required; Master’s preferred. 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role, with a strong track record in employee relations, talent management, and organizational effectiveness. Experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments preferred. Proven ability to build high-performing HR teams and act as both strategic partner and hands-on leader. Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and ability to influence at all levels. Excellent communication, facilitation, and change leadership skills. Prior experience in a decentralized, entrepreneurial environment a plus. Willingness to travel frequently to sites (approximately 35%). Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com and include the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
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Fontaine Modification Company is part of Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway. We are a leader in post-production truck modifications, delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety, performance, and productivity of commercial vehicles. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Fontaine Modification operates across 11 U.S. facilities with approximately $100M in revenue and ~400 employees. This role sits within the HDCM platform and reports to the Fontaine Modification President, with dotted-line reporting to the Platform HR Director. With 11 U.S. locations, the HR Director will design and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that meets Fontaine Modification’s current needs while positioning the business for long-term, scalable growth. Leading a team of four, this individual will oversee organization design, talent pipelines, employee development, compliance, and continue to strengthen Fontaine’s culture. Responsibilities
Culture & Engagement:
Champion Fontaine’s culture by fostering teamwork, leading engagement initiatives, survey rollout, results analysis, communication, and execution of action plans. Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Review and enhance recognition programs to reinforce company values and support engagement and retention. Talent Management & Acquisition:
Oversee talent acquisition for hourly and salaried roles, build and maintain talent pipelines, lead succession planning and Individual Growth Plan (IGP) development. Support Marmon’s onboarding, EVP, and other initiatives. Organization Design & Effectiveness:
Assess organizational structure and workforce planning needs for short- and long-term goals. Partner with leaders on org design, communication strategies, job design, and change management. Lead HR team of 4, developing capabilities and ensuring clear role ownership. Performance & Rewards:
Manage performance management cycle, including goal setting, reviews, and calibration. Manage compensation planning and promotions. Develop and administer job evaluations and annual compensation review programs. Ensure pay practices align with Marmon’s job architecture, market competitiveness, and compliance. Employee Relations & Compliance:
Lead employee relations investigations, coach leaders on issue resolution. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws (including FMLA, ADA, OSHA). Partner with legal on sensitive ER issues and workforce actions. Learning & Development:
Foster a culture of continuous learning by leveraging the Marmon Training Center and delivering targeted programs that build capability and embed Leadership Expectations at all levels. Lead and coordinate Marmon and BU training, including scheduling, logistics, LMS assignments, completion tracking, and compliance reporting. Safety:
Support safety initiatives, partnering with site leaders on OSHA compliance and injury reduction. Collaboration & Marmon Initiatives:
Serve as a member of the HDCM Platform HR team, contributing to Marmon-wide HR strategy and sharing best practices across business units. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required; Master’s preferred. 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role, with a strong track record in employee relations, talent management, and organizational effectiveness. Experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments preferred. Proven ability to build high-performing HR teams and act as both strategic partner and hands-on leader. Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and ability to influence at all levels. Excellent communication, facilitation, and change leadership skills. Prior experience in a decentralized, entrepreneurial environment a plus. Willingness to travel frequently to sites (approximately 35%). Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com and include the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
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