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The Corporate Director of HR is a strategic leadership role responsible for leading Human Resources support for ConMet’s corporate office in Vancouver, Washington. This position oversees corporate benefits administration, organizational communications, surveys, payroll, employee experience, compensation strategy, HR policy, and compliance, while also providing trusted partnership and leadership support to corporate leaders and employees.

A key goal of this role is to establish and strengthen HR best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that improve consistency, compliance, and the overall employee experience across the corporate office.

This position reports directly to the VP of HR and may have direct and/or indirect responsibility for HR staff supporting corporate operations, including specialists or coordinators in areas such as benefits, payroll, and employee support. The role also partners cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Operations, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR support for the corporate office, ensuring responsive and effective service to employees and leadership.
• Oversee corporate benefits administration and payroll processes in partnership with internal teams and vendors.
• Drive employee experience initiatives that support engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
• Develop and execute compensation strategies that support business goals, market competitiveness, and internal equity.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are aligned with business needs, legal requirements, and organizational values.
• Monitor HR compliance matters and support risk mitigation through sound processes and documentation.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and leadership support to managers and corporate leaders at the Vancouver office.
• Establish HR best practices, SOPs, and process improvements to create clarity, consistency, and operational excellence.
• Partner with leadership on organizational planning, talent management, and employee relations matters as needed.
• Serve as a trusted HR advisor and resource for employees and leaders.
• Have FUN and oversee creative employee events to celebrate success

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification preferred.
• Extensive progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, benefits, payroll, compensation, employee relations, and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience building HR processes, policies, and SOPs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and problem-solving ability.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic, collaborative, and highly organized.
• Passionate about building scalable HR practices and improving the employee experience.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced corporate environment.
• Proven HR leadership in a Manufacturing organization is preferred

ConMet is…

A division of Amsted Industries. We’re a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry.

A Solutions Provider

We’ve been driving the commercial vehicle industry forward with transformative solutions since 1964. In fact, ConMet solutions and products are installed as OEM first-fit equipment on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America.

People-First

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on creating an environment where our people can thrive by improving our workplaces and our communities across all our global locations.

Customer Focused

For decades, ConMet has been a trusted partner to OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket. We supply forward-thinking, high-performance solutions that bring value to our customers.

Committed To Sustainability

Today’s biggest global challenges require transformative change, and we’re committed to doing our part to reduce our carbon footprint and drive environmental sustainability in the commercial vehicle industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• The full salary range for the position, across all geographies, is $148,761.00- $205,000.00 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.
• Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.
• Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year
• ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:
• ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
• 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.

Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.