HR Director

Tom Wood Inc•Carmel, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Director serves as the senior HR leader for the Tom Wood Group, responsible for setting and executing a comprehensive people strategy that drives business performance, strengthens culture, and ensures compliance across all locations. This role acts as a strategic partner to executive leadership while overseeing all HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training and development, and HR operations. The HR Director will lead and develop a team of HR professionals and ensure consistent execution of HR initiatives across a multi-site organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership at the Director level or above
Proven experience leading HR functions in a multi-site or high-volume environment
Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and employee relations best practices
Experience with HR systems (ADP, ATS platforms such as Hireology preferred)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive industry, or demonstrated success supporting both retail and non-retail business environments

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and culture initiatives
Develop and execute a company-wide HR strategy aligned with business goals and growth initiatives
Identify organizational risks and proactively implement HR solutions that support performance and retention
Lead, coach, and develop HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and support teams for multiple locations
Build a high-performing HR function focused on accountability, service, and continuous improvement
Establish clear expectations, KPIs, and development plans for HR team members
Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues, investigations, and performance management
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as internal policies and SOPs
Oversee consistent and compliant execution of leadership hiring practices, including structured reference checks
Oversee HR systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll coordination) to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency
Establish reporting and analytics to provide leadership with actionable insights on workforce metrics
Ensure consistent record keeping, documentation, and process standardization across all business units
Oversee full-cycle recruiting strategy, ensuring speed, quality, and consistency across all roles
Partner with Talent Acquisition to optimize sourcing, interview processes, and hiring manager accountability
Drive workforce planning initiatives, including forecasting, succession planning, and pipeline development