Director of Human Resources

• Evaluate the current HR function and implement improvements to elevate practices to modern, professional standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement HR strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Develop and refine HR policies, procedures, and systems that align with company goals and industry best practices.

• Optimize the existing Human Resource Information System (HRIS) by evaluating current usage, identifying underutilized modules, and implementing additional functionalities to enhance data integrity, workflow efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Utilize HRIS and reporting tools to track HR metrics and trends, providing insights to leadership for data-driven decision-making.

• Manage full-cycle talent acquisition, onboarding, and offboarding processes to ensure alignment with company culture and workforce needs.
• Lead the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, and employee development initiatives.
• Identify, develop, and implement employee training programs including compliance, technical skills, and professional development opportunities to support individual growth and organizational objectives.

• Administer and enhance compensation, benefits, and payroll programs to remain competitive and compliant.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws by maintaining current knowledge of regulatory requirements and proactively updating company policies and practices.

• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions with professionalism, fairness, and confidentiality.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace by organizing employee engagement initiatives, office events, and team-building activities.

• Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating cross-functionally with other departments and leaders to accomplish company goals.
• Perform additional responsibilities and projects as needed to support the organization's overall goals.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive human resources experience required, 12-15 years preferred, including demonstrated leadership across all major HR functions.
• Proven experience in a senior or director-level HR role, ideally with exposure to executive leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, compliance, compensation, benefits, recruitment, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and modernize HR processes and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels.
• Successful track record of independently managing complex HR initiatives and driving cultural and operational improvements.
• This is a fully onsite role, and candidates must be able to work at our Waite Park, MN facility.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.

Ben's Structural Fabrication, Inc.