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Senior Group Director of Human Resources

Holland Applied Technologies

Burr Ridge, IL

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Acquisition Integration, Benchmarking, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Administration, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Candidate Pipeline, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Data Quality, Decision Support, Due Diligence, Employee Relations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Food and Beverage Industry, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Processes, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Performance Management, Recruiting Strategy, Retention Programs, Risk Management, Sales, Sanitary Engineering, Scalable System Development, State Laws and Regulations, Succession Planning, Systems Engineering, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Training Program, Training/Teaching, User Documentation, Willing to Travel, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Burr Ridge, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Holland Group is a fast‑growing leader in high‑purity process equipment, sanitary systems, and engineered solutions serving the pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and industrial markets. As the company expands its capabilities, footprint, and workforce across multiple locations, Holland is seeking a Senior Group Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team.

This role is ideal for a broad HR generalist who can balance hands‑on leadership with forward‑looking strategies. The Senior Group Director will oversee all core HR disciplines—including talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, performance management, compensation, compliance, and culture—while building scalable people systems that support Holland’s growth and operational improvements. This leader will guide and develop the HR team, strengthen leadership capability across the organization, and ensure that Holland’s people strategy aligns with its business strategy and long‑term expansion goals.

**This is a full onsite position at one of our two company locations: Holland Applied Technologies (Burr Ridge, IL) or Bio Fab Technologies (Pleasant Prairie, WI). 

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership:
  • Serve as the primary HR advisor to the CEO, executive team, and business unit leaders.
  • Translate business priorities into people strategies that enable growth, operational efficiency, and workforce readiness.
  • Build and execute a multi‑year HR roadmap aligned with Holland’s expansion and organizational evolution.
  • Provide data‑driven insights to support decision‑making, workforce planning, and organizational design.
HR Team Leadership & Capability Building:
  • Lead, coach, and develop the HR team to deliver high‑quality service and support across the organization.
  • Establish clear roles, processes, and service standards to ensure consistency and scalability.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development within the HR function.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:
  • Oversee recruitment strategies to attract high‑caliber technical, commercial, and operational talent.
  • Build a proactive talent pipeline to support growth in engineering, manufacturing, sales, and leadership roles.
  • Partner with leaders to anticipate workforce needs and develop succession plans for critical positions.
Employee Relations, Culture & Engagement:
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance culture aligned with Holland’s values.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance.
  • Lead engagement initiatives, communication strategies, and manager capability‑building to strengthen the employee experience.
Compensation, Benefits, and Total Rewards:
  • Oversee compensation structures, job architecture, and market benchmarking to ensure competitiveness and internal equity.
  • Partner with finance and leadership to design benefits and reward programs that support retention and performance.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Performance Management & Organizational Development:
  • Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, training, and development programs.
  • Enhance performance management processes to drive accountability, clarity, and continuous feedback.
  • Support change management efforts related to growth, acquisitions, new systems, and organizational shifts.
HR Operations, Compliance & Systems:
  • Oversee HR policies, compliance, and risk mitigation across multiple states and business units.
  • Optimize HR systems, data integrity, and reporting to support efficient operations and informed decision‑making.
  • Ensure consistent, compliant HR practices across all Holland locations.
Qualifications
  • 10-15+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership of an HR team.
  • Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or comparable required. Advanced degree and/or HR specific certifications preferred. 
  • Experience in mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
  • Demonstrated success building scalable HR processes and developing high‑performing teams.
  • Broad HR generalist background with depth in talent acquisition, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
  • Experience supporting growth‑oriented, multi‑site, or manufacturing/engineering environments preferred.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively with senior leadership.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.
Pay & Benefits
The expected salary for this role is $155,000-$195,000. Please note, range is based upon factors including candidate skills, experience and qualifications, education, certifications, as well as market and business considerations. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. This position is also bonus eligible, which is based on company targets as well as individual performance targets.

Other benefits include: Medical insurance is available for full-time employees and their dependents through Blue Cross Blue Shield. There are various options available including HSA and PPO plans. Similarly, dental, vision, and disability coverages are also available. The company provides full time employees with life insurance and offers employees the ability to purchase additional voluntary supplemental insurance as well. The Company also offers 401k with matching employer contributions along with a discretionary profit-sharing benefit to eligible employees.

About The Holland Group
The Holland Group is a private, family-owned group of businesses with locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.  The Holland Group intends to build a business for decades to come ensuring integrity, passion for action, and meaningful opportunity for its employees.  The Group deploys a best-in-class profit share program and is always looking for its great team members to help achieve future growth.  While the combined group of businesses are currently ~$150M in annual sales, the Company strives to grow organically and via 1-2 acquisitions per year to achieve ~$400M in sales by 2030.

Current Holland Group Businesses (as of February 2026): Holland Applied Technologies, Liquid ProcessEquipment (acquired 2020), Bio Fab Technologies (acquired 2023), W.A. Tompkins (acquired 2024), and Steridose (acquired 2025).

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