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Client: Hayward Tyler

Website: https://haywardtyler.com

Position: Director of Human Resources

Location: Onsite in Colchester, VT (Hayward Tyler) or Rochester Hills, MI (Energy Steel)

Compensation Range: $160,000- $220,000 per year/depending on experience

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

About The Company

Hayward Tyler designs, manufactures, and services performance-critical electric motors and pumps for the global energy and chemical industries, as both an OEM supplier and trusted partner.  At Hayward Tyler, you'll be both challenged and supported, working on exciting projects and growing your skills alongside industry experts.  We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where the brightest minds use the latest analysis tools to tackle tough challenges. Join us to be part of a company experiencing substantial growth and has a global reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability.

Your Role

Hayward Tyler is looking for an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead people operations of the North American teams of Hayward Tyler (in Colchester, VT) and their subsidiary, Energy Steel (in Rochester Hills, MI). Since the organization is undergoing significant growth, the ideal candidate will have experience guiding an organization to reach the next level and beyond, background in manufacturing industry, and experience working in a multi-state environment. The next Director of Human Resources will be a strategic leader focused on building strong relationships across all levels of the organization, someone who effectively balances recruitment needs with employee retention, and is committed to building high levels of employee engagement.

The Director of Human Resources is the strategic business partner to the President, responsible for shaping and executing the company's human capital strategy. This role drives organizational development, shapes a high-performance culture, and ensures all HR operations (talent acquisition, compensation, compliance, employee relations, etc.) align with business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. The Director of Human Resources has responsibility for both the Hayward Tyler site in Vermont and the Energy Steel site in Michigan and may reside in either location.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR & Organizational Leadership

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement HR vision, strategy, goals, and practices across the company to support overall business growth.
• Culture & Change Management: Partner with the President to cultivate an engaged, employee-oriented culture that emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Metrics & Analytics: Oversee and adjust HR policies, processes, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to measure effectiveness and drive data-based decisions.

2. Talent Acquisition, Retention & Total Rewards

• Strategic Staffing: Direct full-cycle recruitment process to attract, interview, and retain top-tier talent across all departments.
• Competitive Compensation: Design, implement, and maintain compensation plans and benefit strategies that account for economic and cultural differences to ensure fair, competitive market positioning.
• Onboarding & Development: Oversee employment, placement, new-hire orientation, and personnel recordkeeping.
• Job Architecture: Ensure job descriptions and job duties are accurate, consistent, and up to date across the organization.

3. Performance Management & Employee Relations

• Coaching & Counseling: Guide leaders and supervisors through complex employee relations issues, career development planning, and performance counseling.
• Performance Optimization: Assist leadership in conducting performance reviews and employee one-on-ones; monitor employee productivity, engagement, and performance results.
• Reward & Discipline: Develop and administer effective performance management, reward, and discipline models.

4. Training, Compliance & Employee Wellness

• Training & Development: Design, plan, and implement corporate training and organizational development programs in support of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Compliance: Ensure company's compliance with all current, applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Workplace Environment: Oversee employee safety, wellness, health, and welfare; ensure facilities are conducive to enhancing productivity.
• Communication & Engagement: Spearhead company-wide communications, oversee social committees, and actively reinforce core company values.

 Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required.  Master's degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive HR work experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR Leadership role.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing organization strongly preferred.
• PHR certification required; SPHR certification strongly preferred.

• Exceptional Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies (Lean manufacturing principles preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement new HR policies, procedures, and scalable processes.
• Exceptional active listening, coaching, and conflict resolution capabilities. Strong project management and time management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills; proven ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization (employees, management, and corporate).
• Solid financial and operational understanding with the ability to translate management reporting into actionable HR solutions.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and modern HRIS platforms.
• Expected travel is 25% annually.

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits - the company contributes 85% of the premium for employees and covered dependents.
• Vision insurance 

• Generous paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(K) retirement plan with a company match of up to 5% 

• Health Savings Account - the company funds up to $1,500 for individuals and $3,000 for two people or families

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare or dependent care

• Short-term disability insurance 

• Long-term disability insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Travel insurance 

• Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Gym membership 

• Annual wellness bonus 

• Costco membership 

Disclaimer: What is listed above is representative of the position's responsibilities but is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change during employment at the company's discretion. BST Gallagher Flynn LLP and our client do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. 

BST Gallagher Flynn LLP has been retained to conduct this search. Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and cover letter. While we appreciate all interest in this exciting opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.