Generac

Director Human Resources

BelvidereFull timeDirectorPosted 7 days ago
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The Director, Human Resources is a key leader responsible for operationalizing HR strategy, ensuring high-quality HR services, and partnering with business leaders to develop a high-performing culture. This role manages a HR team that supports regional or functional business groups and provides guidance on employee relations, leadership development, talent acquisition, performance management, and workforce planning.

Major Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

Leads HR business partners supporting designed functions, locations, or plants

Provides strategic HR consultation to leaders on organizational effectiveness, employee relations, performance management and workforce planning

Partners with business leadership to improve engagement, retention and productivity

Talent Management & Leadership Development

Develops and coaches leadership teams to strengthen managerial capability

Leads or supports major HR initiatives including compensation cycles, talent reviews, and succession planning

Employee & Labor Relations

Ensures HR policy compliance and risk mitigations

Union sites – Manages labor relations, contract administration, grievance processes, and union partnership activities

Mergers, Acquisitions & Organizational Integration

Supports M&A activities, including onboarding, culture integration, and organizational alignment

Leadership

Selects, trains, coaches and develops staff, setting clear expectations to inspire, motivate, and engage the team

Manages performance, recognizes achievement, provides feedback, and administers progressive discipline when necessary

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related discipline, or equivalent work experience

Work Experience

8 years of progressive HR experience, including 5 years in a leadership role

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong working knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, and talent processes

Understanding of compensation cycles, performance management, and talent reviews

Working knowledge of HRIS systems

Knowledge of change management practices at team or functional level

Understanding of compliance, employment law, and policy interpretation

Strong consultation skills with leaders

Skilled in employee relations investigations and resolution

Ability to coach leaders on performance, engagement, and team development

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Skilled in applying analytics to site- or function-level workforce trends

Process management and HR program execution

Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Master’s degree in Human Resources, MBA, or related discipline

Certification / License

SPHR or SHRM-SCP

Work Experience

Experience supporting manufacturing operations

Exposure to union environments

Mergers and acquisitions experience, particularly integration support

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Working knowledge of HR systems and AI‑enhanced HR tools

Knowledge of change management practices at team or functional level

Project management skills

Understanding of compliance, employment law, and policy interpretation

Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled HR tools – such as talent analytics or automation platforms – to enhance workforce planning and operational efficiency

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”