Human Resources Director

About the Company

R&L Spring Company and Medicoil, headquartered in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, are trusted for over 50 years as manufacturing partners specializing in precision spring and wire form solutions. Their products serve various sectors such as medical devices, automotive, powersports, industrial, and commercial markets. This family-owned organization operates three manufacturing facilities and employs more than 265 individuals.

The company combines long-term stability with innovation, emphasizing values like integrity, accountability, teamwork, and respect. They prioritize employee growth, meaningful contributions, and career longevity within a collaborative environment supported by experienced leadership.

Why Work Here?

• Family-owned with a robust history of growth and stability
• Leadership dedicated to employee development and succession planning
• Team-focused culture valuing employee ideas
• Chance to influence organizational strategy and outcomes
• Serving diverse and innovative industries
• Focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee engagement
• Leadership role with enterprise-wide visibility

Role Summary

The Human Resources Director, reporting to the CFO, leads the creation and implementation of business-aligned HR strategies across three plants and more than 265 employees. The position encompasses strategic leadership and operational management of core HR functions such as talent recruitment, employee relations, payroll, compensation, benefits administration, employee development, engagement practices, and succession planning. It also entails advising executive leadership on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, leadership growth, and culture enhancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR and benefits strategies aligned with business goals to foster organizational culture and drive performance
• Act as a trusted consultant to executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, engagement, and workforce risk
• Oversee performance management cycles to ensure alignment of business objectives, individual performance, and leadership accountability
• Lead enterprise-wide talent management and succession planning, identifying critical roles and developing leadership pipelines
• Manage strategic HR projects including organizational design, HR systems enhancement, leadership development, and culture initiatives
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and other relevant laws and regulations in HR policies and practices
• Supervise all core HR operations such as recruitment, employee relations, payroll, compensation and benefits, onboarding, and separations
• Lead the employee relations strategy, addressing workplace complaints, discrimination, harassment, and complex employee issues
• Ensure compliance with Workers’ Compensation, OSHA, ACA, ISO, and related audits, managing risk mitigation efforts
• Collaborate with external partners for benefits administration, communication, and employee support
• Manage accurate and confidential employee record-keeping via HRIS and reporting tools
• Support and engage in initiatives strengthening organizational culture, including events and committees
• Provide HR guidance across managerial levels on performance, staffing, development, and organizational effectiveness
• Offer HR leadership support in a 24/7 manufacturing context, including availability outside normal hours as needed

Required Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and health & safety in manufacturing settings
• Proven experience delivering strategic and operational results across diverse HR domains, including talent management and HRIS
• Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership on workforce and organizational strategies
• Expertise in managing performance systems, leadership growth, and succession planning
• Business acumen with capability to align HR initiatives with financial and operational goals
• Strong communication, executive presence, and interpersonal skills to influence across all organization levels
• Experience directing complex HR projects and cross-functional initiatives to enhance culture and effectiveness
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and advanced skills in Microsoft Office, capable of analyzing and presenting workforce data

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Safety, Environmental Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience with strategic and operational responsibilities in multi-site or manufacturing environments
• At least 3 years in senior leadership roles with a proven track record of talent pipeline development and team leadership

Certifications and Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred certifications include SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent professional credentials
• Experience in 24/7 manufacturing operations with mixed hourly and salaried staff
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, and similar employment laws
• Experience in ISO/IATF standards and safety-focused manufacturing environments
• Skills in change management, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, learning management, and talent management systems
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish considered advantageous

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of sitting and computer use
• Frequent walking and standing in manufacturing settings, including travel between plant locations