Job Title:
Human Resources Director Job Description:Trystar's team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a
Human Resources Director based at our Burnsville, MN or Houston, MN office.
Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Human Resources Director will lead a team of HR Managers and Generalists across Trystar, serving as a strategic partner to senior leadership and a champion for employee engagement and experience. This role is responsible for driving enterprise-wide HR initiatives, supporting organizational growth through talent strategy, and ensuring seamless cultural and operational integration of newly acquired companies. A key focus of this role is to mentor, coach, and develop HR team members to build a strong, agile, and future-ready HR function.
We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:
- Safety - We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
- Integrity - We're honest, transparent, and committed to doing what's right.
- Customer focus - We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
- Right with speed - We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
- Play for each other - We're a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
- Champion change - We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
- Enjoy the journey - We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.
In this role you will get to:
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and coach a team of HR professionals to foster growth, accountability, and high performance.
- Create and implement development plans to build HR capabilities aligned with Trystar's strategic goals.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the HR team.
- Strategic Partnership:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession, and talent development strategies.
- Represent the voice of Trystar leaders and team members and partner with the HR Centers of Excellence to ensure solutions meet the needs of the business.
- Employee Engagement & Experience:
- Lead initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and culture, including engagement surveys, action planning, and recognition programs.
- Employee Relations:
- Provide expert guidance and support to HR team members in resolving complex employee relations issues, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance.
- M&A Integration:
- Lead HR integration efforts for newly acquired companies, aligning policies, processes, and culture while minimizing disruption.
- Policy & Compliance:
- Oversee the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures that align with Trystar's values and legal requirements.
- Change Management:
- Champion change initiatives that support business transformation and organizational agility.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in employee engagement, organizational development, and M&A integration.
- Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing HR talent.
- Prior HR experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably supporting multiple sites or locations across the U.S. and Canada
- Ability to travel up to 25% to support Trystar's geographically distributed operations.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and change management principles.
- Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
- Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish is preferred.
Additional Information:
- Position may require up to 25-50% travel
