Director of Human Resources - GSO (37604)

Director of Human Resources - GSO

The Director of Human Resources provides both strategic leadership and hands-on execution of the company's human resource strategy. This role serves as a key business partner to the executive leadership team, aligning people strategies with organizational goals to drive performance, growth, and a high-engagement culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Human Resources Leadership
• Talent Management & Succession Planning
• Talent Acquisition & Retention
• Learning & Development
• Culture & Continuous Improvement
• Employee Engagement & Communication
• Benefits & Wellness Strategy
• Safety Leadership
• HR Planning & Policy Development
• HRIS Strategy & Optimization
• Compensation & Performance Management
• Team Leadership & Development
• Operational Support & Employee Relations
• Compliance & Risk Management

Professional Attributes, Personal Traits and Alignment with Cascade Values

• Business Acumen
• Human Resources Expertise
• Communication & Advisory Capability
• Influence & Leadership Presence
• People Leadership & Team Development
• Results Orientation
• Strategic & Systems Thinking
• Integrity & Ethics

Reporting Structure • Reports to: President • Member of: Senior Leadership Team (CEO, President, CFO, VP Sales, General Managers) • Direct Reports: o HR Managers (Great Lakes, Mid-State, Atlantic) o Benefits Administrator

Work Environment & Travel • Based in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area • Regular travel required to High Point, North Carolina facility • Fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Professional Experience The ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded Human Resources background, including a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience. Prior experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Education A bachelor's degree is required; advanced education or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Values Alignment & Leadership Style Demonstrates alignment with Cascade's core values: hard working, teamwork, accountability, a passionate "can-do" attitude and safety. Leads with a servant leadership mindset, effectively supporting and engaging a diverse workforce of both hourly and salaried employees.
• Comprehensive HR Expertise Proven experience across a broad range of HR disciplines, including talent management and succession planning, workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation and rewards, benefits administration, and leadership and organizational development. Experience driving improvement in safety and experience in lean manufacturing principles is highly valued.
• HR Systems & Data Management Demonstrated ownership of HRIS strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing optimization. Experience leveraging HR systems to improve data integrity, reporting, and process efficiency across a multi-site organization. Experience with Paycom is a plus.
• Strategic Partnership Acts as a true strategic partner to senior leadership, ensuring HR is fully integrated into business planning, corporate strategy, and operational execution. Comfortable engaging in constructive dialogue and healthy debate to challenge assumptions and drive continuous improvement.
• Professional Engagement & Continuous Learning Actively engaged in the HR community, with a track record of networking and staying current on emerging trends and best practices. Familiarity with tools and frameworks such as the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and CliftonStrengths is a plus.