About the job
Pacific International has been retained by a rapidly growing leader in the industrial manufacturing space. A well-established organization with a strong heritage, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth, centered in the data center market, expanding its operational footprint and strengthening its leadership capabilities across the business.
As part of this transformation, they are seeking a strategic and motivated HR Director to play a critical role in shaping and executing the people strategy across a complex manufacturing business unit. This is a highly visible and hands-on leadership opportunity that blends strategic influence with operational execution, supporting a fast-paced, specialized production environment.
The ideal candidate is a pragmatic and people-focused HR leader who can operate effectively at both the strategic and tactical levels, build trust across all levels of the organization, and drive meaningful cultural and organizational impact.
Responsibilities:
- Partner closely with site and business leadership to align people strategies with operational and financial objectives
- Lead organizational design, capability building, and change management initiatives that support growth and scale
- Build and develop a high-performing HR team while partnering on talent acquisition and workforce development
- Drive leadership development programs to strengthen internal talent pipelines and future succession planning
- Design and implement training programs that enhance frontline capability and overall operational performance
- Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations
- Coach leaders to foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that drives engagement and accountability
- Oversee workforce planning to ensure agility and scalability across shifts and functions
- Track and analyze key HR metrics to support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of progressive HR business partner experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
- 5+ years partnering directly with senior leadership teams with proven strategic and hands-on impact
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-oriented approach
- HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, strongly preferred
About Pacific International
Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.
Diversity Statement
At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
Questions? haley.gibson@pacific-international.com
