Senior Director, Human Resources is a strategic, enterprise-level HR leader reporting in to the SVP of Huma Resources responsible for shaping and executing people strategies that drive organizational performance, culture, and long-term growth across Generac.
This role partners closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment between talent strategies and business objectives while leading large-scale initiatives across the full employee lifecycle. The Senior Director will operate within a highly matrixed, global, multi-site corporate environment, requiring the ability to influence across regions, functions, and leadership levels.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Business Partnership- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on all human capital matters
- Lead HR strategy across multiple functions, regions, and business units
- Influence organizational effectiveness, engagement, retention, and long-term workforce strategy
- Drive alignment of people strategies with enterprise business priorities in a complex, matrixed environment
Talent Management & Leadership Development- Oversee enterprise talent strategy, including leadership development and succession planning
- Build and scale leadership capability across global teams
- Strengthen bench strength and organizational readiness for future growth
Organizational Design & Workforce Planning- Lead organizational design initiatives aligned to business transformation and growth
- Drive workforce planning strategies using data and analytics across multiple sites and regions
- Support leaders in optimizing structure, roles, and capabilities
Employee & Labor Relations- Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment law, and risk mitigation practices
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues and investigations
- Lead labor relations strategy, including union partnerships, contract administration, and negotiations (as applicable)
Mergers, Acquisitions & Transformation- Lead HR integration efforts for M&A activities, including onboarding, culture alignment, and organizational integration
- Drive change management initiatives tied to transformation efforts across the enterprise
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Serve as the connective link between HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and the business
- Ensure alignment of HR programs, communication, and execution across geographies and functions
- Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, governance forums, and strategic HR programs
Leadership- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team supporting regional or functional business groups
- Set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
- Manage performance through coaching, feedback, and recognition
Minimum QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
Experience- 12+ years of progressive HR experience
- 5+ years in senior HR leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience leading HR strategy in a highly matrixed, global, multi-site corporate environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Proven ability to influence and partner with executive leadership
- Strong expertise in HR operations, talent management, and employee relations
- Deep understanding of organizational design and workforce planning
- Experience applying analytics to enterprise workforce trends
- Strong change management and transformation leadership capability
- Advanced communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred QualificationsEducation- Master's degree (HR, MBA, or related field)
CertificationsExperience- Experience in unionized environments
- M&A integration experience
- Exposure to manufacturing or operations environments
Additional Capabilities- Experience implementing new HR technologies and driving adoption
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled HR tools (talent analytics, automation platforms) to improve workforce planning and efficiency
If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your impact is visible, your voice matters, and your work drives real-world outcomes-this is where your energy is well spent.
