Human Resources Leader

Wright Manufacturing Inc•Ballenger Creek, MD

About The Position

Your Opportunity to Lead at the Highest Level This is more than a senior HR role — it’s a career-defining opportunity to transform how human resources powers business success. This is your chance to design and operationalize the people strategy and watch your impact ripple through every corner of the business. We’re looking for a bold, strategic Human Resources Leader who will partner shoulder-to-shoulder with our executive and operations teams, build HR into a high-performance engine, and ensure our workforce is ready for the next decade of innovation and growth. Company Overview – Proven Success of Innovation and Exceptional Growth, Built on People Wright Manufacturing is a Maryland-based leader in commercial lawn equipment, dedicated to improving the productivity and success of professional landscapers. Founded in 1981 as a lawn maintenance company, Wright built its reputation on efficiency and innovation—developing tools and technologies that transformed the industry, including the first stand-on mower. Today, Wright focuses exclusively on designing and manufacturing heavy-duty commercial mowers that deliver high productivity, durability, and operator comfort. We do this with a deep commitment to our people. With 250+ employees across manufacturing, engineering, sales, and corporate operations, we are big enough to make an impact yet agile enough to innovate rapidly. Our leadership believes HR should not just support the business — it should drive it. We’re ready to elevate our talent, culture, and systems to the next level, and we need a proven leader to take us there. Role Overview – Strategic Partner, Cultural Leader, Operational Driver Reporting directly to the President, the HR Leader will hold a seat at the decision-making table from day one. This role, while directly partnering with the Production Team, will lead the design and execution of a people strategy that strengthens performance, develops leaders, and ensures our organization is built for sustainable growth. You’ll manage a seasoned HR team, implement data-driven systems, and strengthen and foster a culture where every employee — from shop floor to C-suite — feels valued, supported, and driven to succeed.

Requirements

10-15+ years of progressive HR leadership in manufacturing (250+ employees required) with 5+ years in senior management.
Track record of implementing HR systems and programs that deliver measurable business results.
Skilled at engaging with all levels of the organization, from front-line teams to executive leaders.
A strategic, data-driven thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills.
Experienced in building and leading HR teams with varied levels of expertise.
Known for developing internal talent pipelines and creating high-performance cultures.
Confident in navigating complex organizational systems and technical work environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience directly working in an Operations role highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Shape the HR vision and roadmap in direct alignment with business strategy.
Lead and inspire a high-performing HR team across multiple functions and sites.
Implement scalable HR systems and analytics to enable fact-based workforce decisions.
Drive talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top-tier manufacturing and technical talent.
Build robust leadership pipelines through training, mentoring, and career development.
Partner with executives to embed a culture of accountability, performance, and engagement.
Lead change management efforts to keep the organization agile and competitive.
Oversee compliance, labor relations, and risk management with precision and integrity.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and collaboration