Hybrid Director, Human Resources bei Steel Partners

The Director of Human Resources is a key member of the executive leadership team, serving as a strategic advisor to the President and senior stakeholders. This role is responsible for driving organizational culture, talent strategy, training and development, compensation/payroll, regulatory compliance, and employee wellbeing initiatives across the company. The Director will lead the HR functions enterprise-wide, aligning people strategies with business objectives to support growth, mitigate risk, and foster a high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic partner to the President and senior leadership, contributing to overall business planning and decision-making.
• Champion a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement that supports organizational goals and values.
• Provide leadership and direction across all HR, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

Human Resources Oversight

• Lead all HR functions including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, organizational development, HRIS, performance management, and compliance.
• Develop and execute strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent, including succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Oversee the integrity of all HR policies, procedures, and reporting to ensure legal compliance and ethical standards are met.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Direct and develop a high-performing HR team, setting clear goals, fostering collaboration, and ensuring accountability.
• Implement effective performance management systems and processes to drive team and organizational success.
• Leverage KPIs and business intelligence to inform strategy, optimize processes, and improve operational outcomes.

Corporate & Partner Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison with corporate partners, legal advisors, third-party administrators, and benefit providers.
• Represent the company in enterprise-level HR forums, collaborative initiatives, and strategic programming with affiliated organizations.
• Support cross-functional initiatives such as internship programs, wellness strategies, diversity and inclusion efforts, and community engagement activities.

Risk, Compliance & Ethical Governance

• Oversee internal investigations, ethics cases, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring prompt resolution and adherence to core values.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulatory bodies (e.g., DOL, EEOC, OSHA) while maintaining confidentiality and integrity and support EHS leader in any employee safety initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement through audit readiness, corrective action planning, and policy refinement.