A successful manufacturer of are looking to hire a Director of Human Resources. This individual will be handling all of HR with just one report in TA Manager. The position is in office in Ft. Lauderdale. Excellent salary and 100% Employer covered Health insurance, Dental and Vision. 401K, 100% match + Profit Sharing.

The position: recruiting top talent, shaping culture, driving performance, and building the HR infrastructure that scales us in to an industry-leading organization. With a combined headcount of 50–75 employees and aggressive growth plans, every decision you make will be felt across the organization.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Develop and execute forward-thinking talent acquisition strategies to attract, interview, hire, and retain top-tier talent across all three companies.
Build end-to-end recruitment workflows—from crafting compelling job descriptions to creating role-specific interview guides and training leaders on effective interview techniques.
Strengthen employer branding and our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to position us as an employer of choice in the yachting industry.
Build and maintain a pipeline of candidates for critical roles, ensuring a proactive (not reactive) approach to talent acquisition.
Leverage data insights to continuously refine recruiting strategies and streamline hiring processes.
Lead and develop a Talent Acquisition Associate as a direct report, building recruiting capacity as the organization grows.

HR & People Strategy

Align HR strategies directly with business goals to drive performance, engagement, and growth across all three companies.
Collaborate with executive leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Drive organizational design, creating career growth pathways and structured progression frameworks that support internal leadership development.
Lead and support the HR Generalist in implementing policies, benefits administration, and ensuring day-to-day operational excellence.
Oversee and continuously improve onboarding and engagement programs to ensure seamless new hire integration and strong retention.
Partner with business leaders to customize onboarding experiences and engagement initiatives that strengthen team performance.

Performance Management & Compensation

Employee Experience & Culture

Measure, monitor, and continuously improve the employee experience across all three companies—using surveys, feedback loops, and data-driven insights.
Handle all HR issues with professionalism, empathy, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Collaborate with executive leadership and outside resources to design, facilitate, and implement leadership training programs that build managerial capabilities.
Champion a high-performance, people-first culture that attracts and retains top talent in a competitive industry.

Compliance & HR Operations

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HR leadership role.
Demonstrated experience building or scaling HR functions in a growing, multi-entity, or multi-site environment.
Deep knowledge of full-cycle recruiting, talent management, performance management, and compensation planning.
Strong understanding of Florida employment law and HR compliance requirements.
Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (Paylocity, Paycom, or similar).
Proven ability to manage and develop direct reports—you’re a coach, not just a manager.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

What Sets You Apart

SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Track record of building employer brands and EVPs that measurably improved talent attraction.
Experience implementing leadership development or management training programs.
Comfortable operating in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where you build systems from scratch—while also being polished enough to partner with executives and high-net-worth stakeholders.
A builder’s mindset: you see white space as opportunity, not ambiguity.

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