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CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC

Director of Human Resources (37486)

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Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources provides both strategic leadership and hands-on execution of the company’s human resource strategy. This role serves as a key business partner to the executive leadership team, aligning people strategies with organizational goals to drive performance, growth, and a high-engagement culture.

This leader will build on a strong HR foundation while elevating systems, processes, and organizational capability in support of continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, integrating HR into business strategy and decision-making
  • Lead talent management and succession planning processes to build leadership bench strength
  • Oversee talent acquisition and retention strategies, including workforce pipeline development
  • Champion learning and development programs that support organizational capability
  • Reinforce a culture of continuous improvement aligned with lean manufacturing principles

Functional HR Leadership

  • Lead employee engagement and communication initiatives using data-driven insights
  • Design, manage, and optimize benefits and wellness programs
  • Drive safety initiatives and continuously strengthen safety culture
  • Develop and execute HR business plans, policies, and compliance practices
  • Own HRIS strategy, including system optimization, reporting, and data integrity
  • Oversee compensation structures and performance management systems
  • Lead, coach, and develop the HR team
  • Partner with operations on employee relations and workforce challenges
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (including OSHA/MIOSHA, EEO, ERISA, and wage and hour regulations)

Reporting Structure

  • Reports to: President
  • Member of: Senior Leadership Team (CEO, President, CFO, VP Sales, General Managers)
  • Direct Reports:
    • HR Managers (Great Lakes, Mid-State, Atlantic)
    • Benefits Administrator

Work Environment & Travel

  • Based in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area
  • Regular travel required to High Point, North Carolina facility
  • Fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment