Director of Human Resources

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • Paragould, AR

20h

About The Position

L.A. Darling Company LLC, as part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, is seeking a Director of Human Resources. This role involves making a positive impact, leading at every level, and fostering a culture where everyone is empowered to be their best. L.A. Darling has been a leader in designing and manufacturing custom retail displays and fixtures since 1897, offering services like rapid prototyping, production, and installation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience; manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Deep knowledge of core HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, and employee relations.
• Proven experience developing and executing HR strategy with a hands-on, business-oriented approach.
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Expertise in HRIS platforms, with Workday experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Arkansas state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to operate confidently at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategies with the overall goals of Marmon Retail Solutions.
• Partner closely with business unit leadership to provide strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
• Lead and oversee all core HR functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition and retention, compensation and benefits, HRIS/records management, learning and development, performance management, succession planning, and investigations.
• Foster and strengthen a culture that reflects Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway values, driving engagement, productivity, and accountability.
• Provide end-to-end HR leadership across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, engagement, development, and retention.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve policies, procedures, and programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and talent outcomes.
• Lead and inspire the HR team by promoting excellence in service delivery, candid feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Drive organizational change initiatives, including culture assessment, leadership development, and workforce capability building.
• Collaborate with Corporate and Group HR Centers of Excellence to ensure alignment with Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway policies and practices.
• Oversee the administration of HR programs such as compensation, benefits, leave management, performance and talent management, training, employee recognition, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, proactively recommending and implementing best practices.
• Stay current on HR trends, regulatory changes, employment law, and HR technologies, translating insights into actionable strategies for leadership.
• Develop, manage, and oversee the departmental budget.

Benefits

• Diverse learning and working opportunities
• Fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best
• Collaboration with a strong HR network across The Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway
• Professional growth through exposure to enterprise-level HR strategy and complex business challenges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees