Director, Human Resources (Joliet, IL)

HYUNDAI Translead Inc

4d•$129,455 - $155,295•Onsite

About The Position

At Hyundai Translead, we believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously stive to be a respected global corporate citizen. Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle. The HR Director for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet will initially be employed by Hyundai Translead's corporate office and will be remote from the State of Illinois to support the launch of the Company’s new manufacturing facility before transitioning to full time, onsite once the facilitiy is operational. Pay Range: $129,455 - $155,295 annually Exciting benefits await at our company: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility Grocery Allowance to support your well-being Pet Insurance for your furry companions Join us and enjoy these fantastic perks!Job SummaryThe Director, Human Resources role will provide HR leadership for our manufacturing operation in Joliet, IL, ensuring the organization has the people, systems, and employee relations foundation to meet business goals. The role is responsible for delivering HR solutions across employee relations, talent acquisition partnership, workforce planning, compliance, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and leader coaching. The role partners with plant leadership and corporate HR to implement HR programs, build a strong employee experience, and support operational execution through effective workforce strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (required)
Minimum 12 years of progressive HR experience, including HR leadership for a manufacturing site or complex hourly workforce environment
Demonstrated expertise in labor/employee relations strategy and union mitigation within a compliant framework
Experience leading HR operational planning, workforce planning, and organizational change initiatives

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
Experience as the HR leader for a plant or multi-shift manufacturing operation
Experience leading labor/employee relations strategy and union mitigation planning in partnership with legal and corporate COEs

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic and operational HR partner to manufacturing leadership, aligning HR practices to business objectives and site performance
Drive strong employee relations through consistent, fair, and compliant practices that build trust, engagement, and accountability
Lead labor/employee relations practices that support a positive workplace culture, including union mitigation through proactive engagement, leader capability, and compliant response planning
Partner with Talent Acquisition to support workforce planning, requisition strategy, selection processes, and hiring readiness
Ensure HR compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws; support investigations, documentation, and corrective action processes as needed
Support organizational design, job architecture, and compensation practices in partnership with corporate COEs to ensure consistent application at the site
Establish and maintain HR operations(metrics, reporting, leadership updates) to monitor workforce health, retention, attendance, turnover, and staffing effectiveness
Coach leaders on performance management, development planning, and day-to-day people leadership
Support change management for site start-up, ramp, or transformation initiatives
Maintain accurate HR records and systems data (e.g., HRIS/SuccessFactors), ensuring audit-ready documentation
Own execution of functional HR strategy and operational direction for the site/department, and develop operational plans with short- to mid-term impact
Serve as the primary HR leader for the manufacturing location, advising site leadership on workforce planning, culture, and organizational health
Lead union mitigation efforts holistically through proactive employee relations strategy, risk assessments, leader capability building, and compliant response coordination
Lead complex change initiatives (site start-up/ramp, reorganizations, policy deployments) and ensure communications are effective and consistent
Own site-level HR governance: escalation pathways, investigation standards, documentation quality, and audit readiness
Other duties as assigned