Director of Human Resources

Bassett Mechanical•Kaukauna, WI

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic and operational leader responsible for managing and advancing key HR functions across the organization. The role designs and monitors employee lifecycle touchpoints in all areas of HR including workforce planning, succession management, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance and talent management, compensation, regulatory compliance, policies, benefits, wellness, HR systems, and workplace culture initiatives. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to company leadership and an advocate for employees. The Director of HR is responsible for leading the HR strategies that advance business goals while fostering a positive and high-performance culture. This role leads members of the HR and administrative team and collaborates closely with division managers and business leaders across the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
8+ years of progressive HR experience
Proven knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and best practices
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with change management and organizational transformation
Demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution
Proficiency in HRIS systems and data-driven decision-making

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Designs and manages company talent acquisition and onboarding processes to hire highly performing associates.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding processes as needed.
Lead the organization’s employee performance management process, providing training, resources, and support for effective implementation.
Ensure performance and talent management systems foster growth via feedback and development pathways.
Serve as a coach and mentor for managers and supervisors, particularly those new to leadership roles.
Ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated, and employees receive coaching, recognition, and development opportunities.
Develop and track key performance metrics, including timely completion of appraisals and effectiveness of performance initiatives.
Collaborate with market segment teams (e.g., Refrigeration) on development and performance-related initiatives such as the Bassett Leadership Academy.
Lead long-term workforce planning that enables the business strategy.
Develop succession plans for key roles.
Manage the company’s salary grade structure, ensuring competitiveness and internal equity.
Advise managers on compensation decisions, including those outside typical ranges.
Conduct salary benchmarking and research as needed for new or evolving roles.
Perform bi-annual market reviews and recommend cost-of-living adjustments or structure changes as necessary.
Oversee administration and strategic planning of the organization’s self-funded health insurance plan.
Serve as primary liaison with third-party administrators (TPAs), benefits brokers, and stop-loss carriers.
Monitor plan performance, claims trends, and funding requirements to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance.
Educate employees on benefit offerings, claims processes, and wellness incentives.
Analyze annual utilization data and recommend plan design changes to enhance coverage while managing costs.
Collaborate with Finance to forecast and manage the benefits budget, including funding levels and reserves.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and reporting requirements (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA).
Lead employee relations, experience & engagement efforts, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace.
Advise and coach managers on employee relations issues, leveraging tools such as DISC and TriMetrix assessments.
Assist the CHRO in identifying and addressing workplace trends or employee concerns.
Support the communication and consistent implementation of HR policies and practices.
Lead the Workplace Culture Committee, setting priorities and driving implementation of culture initiatives.
Oversee wellness programs and initiatives to support employee health and wellbeing.
Coordinate employee surveys and other tools to assess and strengthen company culture.
Champion programs that drive collaboration, morale, belonging and company pride.
Evaluate, implement & maintain HR tech solutions.
Drive digital transformation initiatives within HR processes.
Supervise and mentor HR team and Administrative team.
Provide development opportunities, feedback, and performance guidance for direct reports.
Ensure alignment of administrative support with organizational needs.
Complete special projects for the CHRO, including research, planning, and implementation recommendations.
Leads improvement processes, programs & projects.
Maintain current knowledge of HR best practices, legal requirements, and industry trends.
Maintain & communicate HR metrics that reflect the value and effectiveness of HR services.
Promote and support a safe, lean, and productive working environment.
Collaborate on HR aspects of emergency preparedness and crisis response.
Engages team members and provides input to the executive leadership team to drive long-term planning.
Focus on improving organizational capability cross-functionally.
Ensures HR programs are within designated budget.
Perform other duties assigned by the CHRO.