Soni is partnered with a growing, historic consumer goods brand who is seeking a dynamic HR Director to join its team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role combines strategic insight with hands-on execution across all areas of HR, including recruiting, people operations, payroll, and performance management. The HR Director will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to align HR initiatives with the company’s growth plans and long-term vision. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who has been a part of a growing organization who is eager to shape the HR function of a family-run organization, build new capabilities, and contribute meaningfully to a brand with deep history and a bright future. This is a fully on-site role in Hudson Count, New Jersey.

Requirements:

Develop and execute recruiting strategies across a diverse range of roles, including corporate, administrative, warehouse/manufacturing, drivers, and sales.
Learn and champion the company story to compellingly attract candidates at all levels.
Build strong pipelines and implement consistent, effective selection processes.
Oversee payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations activities.
Lead the development of job descriptions, training programs, and performance management processes.
Support HR systems, documentation, and workflow enhancements as the business evolves.
Serve as a chief culture ambassador, creating engagement and energy around milestones, events, and employee programs.
Act as a trusted partner to the Senior Leadership Team, taking on strategic projects as needed.
Identify and address employee issues proactively, mitigating risk and ensuring a positive workplace.
Support the scaling of the organization through both organic growth and potential acquisition activity.
Help shape long-term HR strategy in partnership with leadership as the company expands.
Build frameworks, structure, and processes that support a growing workforce and maturing HR function.

Qualifications:

4+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a growing or evolving organization.
Strong track record of driving impact and implementing change.
Industry background in consumer products, manufacturing, warehouse, or related sectors strongly preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
A growth-oriented mindset and desire to help build a long-term HR foundation.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a family-run, fast-moving environment.

Compensation: $120,000-150,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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