Director of Human Resources - IN

Director of Human Resources

Fort Wayne, IN

ISC’s team of Manufacturing Recruiters is partnering with a thriving, a well-established $100Mprivate equity-backed manufacturing organization experiencing significant growth through strategic acquisitions.

They are seeking an accomplished Director of Human Resources to join the executive leadership team and drive the people strategy during the company's next phase of expansion.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of HR will serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, leading all aspects of human resources while supporting organizational growth, operational excellence, and value creation.

This executive will play a critical role in building scalable HR processes, integrating acquisitions, developing leadership talent, and fostering a high-performance culture across multiple manufacturing locations. The role also oversees HR operations, talent strategy, compliance, compensation, benefits, employee engagement, and organizational development.

Exceptional opportunity for a Director of HR to move into a VP role with an innovative and growing company!

Director of HR Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's human capital strategy aligned with business goals
• Partner with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders on growth initiatives
• Lead all HR functions including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and succession planning
• Drive acquisition due diligence, integration, and cultural alignment
• Build scalable HR processes to support continued growth
• Lead workforce planning, retention, leadership development, and employee engagement
• Develop HR metrics and KPIs to support business performance and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across multiple locations
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing HR team

Director of HR Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership, including executive-level experience
• HR leadership experience within a private equity-backed manufacturing organization
• Multi-site manufacturing experience supporting geographically dispersed operations
• Proven success leading acquisitions, integrations, and organizational change
• Experience building scalable HR systems and processes in high-growth environments
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and talent management
• Strategic business partner with the ability to influence executive leadership
• SHRM-SCP or equivalent certification preferred

Director of HR – our client offers:

• Fantastic company culture, warm, inclusive, extremely low turnover with growth potential
• Well-established, stable, and successful company
• $130-145k base salary + bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, PTO

Director of Human Resources Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate is a strategic, hands-on HR executive who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments. They have successfully navigated acquisitions and integrations, understand the pace and accountability of private equity ownership, and have a proven track record of leading HR across multiple manufacturing facilities. They possess exceptional business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to influence leaders while building a culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

How to Apply:

Please contact Kara Onorato, International Search Consultants at

KaraO@iscjobs.com