HR Director

Tom Wood Inc

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership at the Director level or above
  • Proven experience leading HR functions in a multi-site or high-volume environment
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and employee relations best practices
  • Experience with HR systems (ADP, ATS platforms such as Hireology preferred)
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills
  • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment
  • Preferred: Experience in the automotive industry, or demonstrated success supporting both retail and non-retail business environments

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on organizational design and talent strategy
  • Develop and execute a company-wide HR strategy aligned with business goals
  • Identify organizational risks and implement HR solutions to enhance performance
  • Lead, coach, and develop HR Business Partners and support teams across locations
  • Build a high-performing HR function focused on accountability and service
  • Provide guidance on complex employee relations and performance management issues
  • Oversee HR systems to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency
  • Establish reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights
  • Drive workforce planning initiatives for effective succession planning and talent pipeline development

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off & Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Professional Training & Career Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service Awards
  • Opportunities for Advancement
Full Job Description
Human Resources Director

Tom Wood Group - Indianapolis, IN
Position Summary

The Human Resources Director serves as the senior HR leader for the Tom Wood Group, responsible for setting and executing a comprehensive people strategy that drives business performance, strengthens culture, and ensures compliance across all locations.

This role acts as a strategic partner to executive leadership while overseeing all HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training and development, and HR operations. The HR Director will lead and develop a team of HR professionals and ensure consistent execution of HR initiatives across a multi-site organization.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and culture initiatives
  • Develop and execute a company-wide HR strategy aligned with business goals and growth initiatives
  • Identify organizational risks and proactively implement HR solutions that support performance and retention
Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and support teams for multiple locations
  • Build a high-performing HR function focused on accountability, service, and continuous improvement
  • Establish clear expectations, KPIs, and development plans for HR team members
Employee Relations & Compliance
  • Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues, investigations, and performance management
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as internal policies and SOPs
  • Oversee consistent and compliant execution of leadership hiring practices, including structured reference checks
HR Operations & Systems
  • Oversee HR systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll coordination) to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency
  • Establish reporting and analytics to provide leadership with actionable insights on workforce metrics
  • Ensure consistent record keeping, documentation, and process standardization across all business units
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
  • Oversee full-cycle recruiting strategy, ensuring speed, quality, and consistency across all roles
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to optimize sourcing, interview processes, and hiring manager accountability
  • Drive workforce planning initiatives, including forecasting, succession planning, and pipeline development


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership at the Director level or above
  • Proven experience leading HR functions in a multi-site or high-volume environment
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and employee relations best practices
  • Experience with HR systems (ADP, ATS platforms such as Hireology preferred)
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills
  • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment
  • Preferred: Experience in the automotive industry, or demonstrated success supporting both retail and non-retail business environments

What We Offer
  • Paid Time Off & Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Professional Training & Career Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service Awards
  • Opportunities for Advancement


Our Core Values

Humbly Confident | Passionately Driven | Sincere Desire to Help Others | Uncompromising Integrity

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