Amsted Industries

CMI Director - Human Resources

Amsted Industries$148K — $205K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or certification preferred.
  • Extensive progressive HR leadership experience in a corporate environment.
  • Strong knowledge of HR operations, benefits, payroll, compensation, 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.

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 with internal teams and vendors.
  • Drive employee experience initiatives that support engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
  • Develop and execute compensation strategies that align with business goals and market competitiveness.
  • Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices align with legal requirements and organizational values.
  • Monitor HR compliance and support risk mitigation through sound processes and documentation.
  • Provide coaching and leadership support to managers and corporate leaders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and life protection.
  • Flexible vacation plan allowing discretion based on performance and team needs.
  • Paid sick leave up to 10 days per calendar year.
  • Strong retirement package with ESOP participation and 401(k) plan matching employer contribution.
  • Ten paid holidays per year.
  • Wellness reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

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

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.

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

About Amsted Industries

Amsted Industries is a diversified manufacturer of industrial components serving primarily the railroad, vehicular and construction markets. The company's products include bearings, brake systems, power transmission systems, and more. Amsted Industries was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Amsted Industries
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1902

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