HR Director

Our client, an industry leader in the global metal manufacturing space, is looking to bring on a Director of Human Resources to join their growing team! This is a hybrid role (on site two days/week in downtown Chicago) that will report directly to the CHRO and manage a team of five. This lead role will be a strategic business partner to varying business unites and leaders across the company and will manage all compliance, high-level employee relations investigations, labor relations, performance management, compensation initiatives and other special projects. If this sounds like you, keep reading!

Director of Human Resources Responsibilities:

• Serve as main point of contact for all high-level employee relations issues, employment law matters and manager coaching/advising
• Manage international hiring matters including sponsorships, immigration, relocation and compliance
• Handle special projects and assignments as needed 

• Work closely with the C-suite and executive management and other business leaders 
• Provide thought-leadership as a key member of the executive HR team 

• 10+ years of human resources experience at a Business Partner or Director level

• 3+ years in a recent people-management role 
• Must be out of the manufacturing space in a matrixed environment
• Ideally has union experience 
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills 
• Innate leadership skills and ability to adapt to various changes and situations 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• PHR or SPHR certification or master’s in human resources strongly preferred 

Thank you for your time and consideration of the Director of Human Resources role. We look forward to reviewing your resume! 

Thank you, 

Kristina Hann
HR Project Manager 
LaSalle Network