The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

• Location: Momence, IL
• Hours: M-F, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Expected Pay Range: $150,000–$170,000
• Hybrid: Three days onsite and two days remote

• Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving
• Benefits Available:

Role Summary

The Human Resources Director is a strategic HR leader responsible for advancing the HR Business Partner function and strengthening employee relations practices across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role will develop a team of HR Business Partners, establish consistent employee relations standards, and advise senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, change management, and complex people matters.

This is an opportunity for an experienced HR leader to transform the HRBP team into proactive, trusted business advisors while building consistent and legally sound employee relations practices. The Human Resources Director will take a hands-on, player-coach approach, personally leading sensitive or high-risk matters while strengthening the tools, capabilities, and operating practices needed for long-term success.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR Business Partner team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and consistent service across company locations.
• Advance the HRBP function from transactional support to strategic partnership focused on workforce planning, organizational design, leadership capability, and change management.
• Own the company-wide employee relations framework, including investigation standards, documentation expectations, performance management practices, and escalation protocols.
• Personally lead complex, sensitive, or high-risk employee relations matters, partnering with legal counsel when appropriate.
• Advise the Vice President of Human Resources and senior leaders on workforce risks, organizational effectiveness, leadership challenges, and critical people decisions.
• Use employee relations trends, HR data, and KPIs to identify risks, strengthen leader capability, and continuously improve the HRBP function.
• Drive HR process improvement and digital transformation through Workday, HR reporting, Workday Help, and responsible AI-enabled tools.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant HR business partnering and employee relations leadership.
• At least five years of people-management experience with demonstrated success developing HR professionals and strengthening team capability.
• Advanced knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation across multi-state operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex employee relations investigations, organization-wide change, and HR process improvement initiatives.
• Strong business acumen, judgment, and consultative skills, with the ability to influence and respectfully challenge senior leaders.
• Experience with Workday and within a manufacturing, multi-site, or multi-entity organization strongly preferred; bilingual English and Spanish capabilities are a plus.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• A hybrid schedule with three days onsite and two days remote.
• The opportunity to shape and elevate the HR Business Partner function across a growing organization.
• Direct partnership with senior leadership on employee relations, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change.
• A highly visible leadership role with the ability to improve the employee and leader experience across the organization.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while using standard office equipment.
• Occasional lifting or moving of office supplies, files, or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.
• Occasional visits to nearby production and warehouse facilities where noise, dust, and varying temperatures may be present.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and technical skills required of personnel so classified.