Director Human Resources

Uzin Utz North America•Waco, TX

41d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead HR programs, practices, and operations across our North American organization. Based in Waco, Texas, this role supports employees and leaders across multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada. You are a business-minded HR leader who can move comfortably between strategic planning and day-to-day execution. You bring sound judgment to complex employee relations matters, build credibility with leaders and employees, and translate business priorities into practical people strategies that strengthen organizational performance, engagement, and accountability. This is a highly visible HR leadership role with the opportunity to influence workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience across Uzin Utz North America. You will partner directly with senior leadership and functional leaders while overseeing a broad HR portfolio that includes employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, payroll oversight, organizational development, compliance, HR systems, and policy administration. If you enjoy solving complex people and organizational challenges, developing leaders, improving HR practices, and balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a growing and evolving organization. Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is a leader in flooring installation systems and a North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, based in Ulm, Germany. Since 1911, Uzin Utz SE has been a global innovator in product systems for flooring installation and maintenance. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence across all levels of our organization. In the United States and Canada, Uzin Utz North America offers its products under the renowned UZIN, WOLFF, and PALLMANN brand names, delivering industry-leading solutions for flooring professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
At least eight years of progressive human resources experience, preferably within manufacturing, distribution, or a similarly operational environment.
Three to five or more years of HR leadership or management experience with responsibility across multiple HR disciplines.
Experience supporting a multi-site and multi-state workforce; experience supporting employees in both the United States and Canada preferred.
Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and HR compliance.
Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and conducting objective, thorough workplace investigations.
Experience developing and implementing HR policies, processes, programs, and organizational initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on capacities within a growing or changing organization.
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational priorities and translate business requirements into effective people strategies.
Experience within manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, or another operationally focused environment strongly preferred.
Ability to work on-site in Waco, TX and travel up to 20% to other Company locations as business needs require.
Strong HR and business acumen with the ability to balance employee considerations, compliance requirements, operational realities, and organizational priorities.
Credibility and confidence coaching leaders and managing complex employee relations matters with consistency, discretion, and sound judgment.
Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively across all organizational levels.
A practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving, risk assessment, and decision-making.
Ability to lead and support organizational change, workforce initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Strong planning and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines across a multi-site organization.
High standards of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
Comfort using HR systems, workforce analytics, and business technology to support decision-making and effective HR operations.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or professional HR certification such as SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SHRM-CP preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership and functional leaders to translate business priorities, workforce requirements, and organizational challenges into effective HR strategies and solutions.
Lead HR operations across multiple U.S. and Canadian locations, promoting consistent application of policies, programs, and employment practices while addressing local business requirements.
Provide leadership on employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, performance issues, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, accommodations, and separations; coach managers on effective employee management practices.
Oversee talent acquisition and workforce planning activities, including recruiting, staffing priorities, succession considerations, and current and future workforce needs.
Lead performance and talent-management processes, including performance expectations, employee development, succession planning, training, and leadership-development initiatives.
Support the development and administration of compensation programs, including market benchmarking, salary structures, annual compensation reviews, incentive programs, promotions, and related compensation activities.
Oversee employee benefits and payroll administration to support accuracy, employee service, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
Develop, implement, maintain, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and employment practices that support business objectives, consistency, and legal compliance.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local employment requirements; monitor regulatory developments and recommend appropriate changes to policies and practices.
Support organizational restructuring, business transformation, system implementations, workforce changes, and other change initiatives through effective planning, communication, and leadership support.
Partner with leadership to strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, communication, accountability, and collaboration across departments and locations.
Maintain effective HR systems, records, reporting, and workforce analytics; identify trends, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for leadership.
Identify and mitigate employment-related risks and coordinate with employment counsel, insurance providers, benefits partners, consultants, recruiting partners, and other external resources as appropriate.
Lead and develop HR team members, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities, service expectations, and accountability for effective HR delivery.
Manage HR-related budgets and assigned corporate administrative programs, which may include travel, insurance, risk management, and other company-wide programs.
Other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.