Director of Human Resources - Hayward Tyler

**Client:** Hayward Tyler **Website:** https://haywardtyler.com **Position:** Director of Human Resources **Location:** Onsite in Colchester, VT (Hayward Tyler) or Rochester Hills, MI (Energy Steel) **Compensation Range:** $160,000- $220,000 per year/depending on experience **Position Type:** Full-time, Exempt **About The Company** Hayward Tyler designs, manufactures, and services performance-critical electric motors and pumps for the global energy and chemical industries, as both an OEM supplier and trusted partner. At Hayward Tyler, you’ll be both challenged and supported, working on exciting projects and growing your skills alongside industry experts. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where the brightest minds use the latest analysis tools to tackle tough challenges. Join us to be part of a company experiencing substantial growth and has a global reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability. **Your Role** Hayward Tyler is looking for an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead people operations of the North American teams of Hayward Tyler (in Colchester, VT) and their subsidiary, Energy Steel (in Rochester Hills, MI). Since the organization is undergoing significant growth, the ideal candidate will have experience guiding an organization to reach the next level and beyond, background in manufacturing industry, and experience working in a multi-state environment. The next Director of Human Resources will be a strategic leader focused on building strong relationships across all levels of the organization, someone who effectively balances recruitment needs with employee retention, and is committed to building high levels of employee engagement. The Director of Human Resources is the strategic business partner to the President, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s human capital strategy. This role drives organizational development, shapes a high-performance culture, and ensures all HR operations (talent acquisition, compensation, compliance, employee relations, etc.) align with business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. The Director of Human Resources has responsibility for both the Hayward Tyler site in Vermont and the Energy Steel site in Michigan and may reside in either location. **Key Responsibilities** **1. Strategic HR & Organizational Leadership** - **Strategic Planning:** Develop and implement HR vision, strategy, goals, and practices across the company to support overall business growth. - **Culture & Change Management:** Partner with the President to cultivate an engaged, employee-oriented culture that emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. - **Metrics & Analytics:** Oversee and adjust HR policies, processes, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to measure effectiveness and drive data-based decisions. **2. Talent Acquisition, Retention & Total Rewards** - **Strategic Staffing:** Direct full-cycle recruitment process to attract, interview, and retain top-tier talent across all departments. - **Competitive Compensation:** Design, implement, and maintain compensation plans and benefit strategies that account for economic and cultural differences to ensure fair, competitive market positioning. - **Onboarding & Development:** Oversee employment, placement, new-hire orientation, and personnel recordkeeping. - **Job Architecture:** Ensure job descriptions and job duties are accurate, consistent, and up to date across the organization. **3. Performance Management & Employee Relations** - **Coaching & Counseling:** Guide leaders and supervisors through complex employee relations issues, career development planning, and performance counseling. - **Performance Optimization:** Assist leadership in conducting performance reviews and employee one-on-ones; monitor employee productivity, engagement, and performance results. - **Reward & Discipline:** Develop and administer effective performance management, rewa…