Director of Human Resources
About RUDIS
At RUDIS, we are more than a wrestling brand—we are a movement built on discipline, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Our mission is to empower athletes and teams to achieve greatness through performance-driven footwear, apparel, and culture. Every role at RUDIS plays a part in building a brand rooted in the values of wrestling: hard work, humility, and grit.
Position Summary
RUDIS is seeking an experienced and principled Director of Human Resources to lead all people operations and HR execution across the organization. This role is responsible for building and operating clear, compliant, and scalable HR systems that enable leaders to manage teams effectively and consistently.
The Director of Human Resources partners closely with executive leadership and Culture & Athlete Leadership to ensure company values are embedded into people systems, while maintaining clear ownership of HR operations, compliance, and execution.
Reporting To: COO
Department: Human Resources
Location: Marysville, OH
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
● Own and operate all HR policies, procedures, and systems, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance
● Lead employee relations, investigations, corrective action, and terminations with sound judgment and documentation
● Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws; manage audits and risk mitigation
● Lead recruiting execution and workforce planning across corporate, operational, and seasonal roles
● Partner with Finance and Operations on headcount planning and organizational scalability
● Own performance management systems, including reviews, feedback frameworks, and performance improvement plans
● Train and support managers on people management fundamentals, HR processes, and employee issue resolution
● Lead, mentor, and develop the HR and Recruiting team
● Establish HR metrics, dashboards, and reporting rhythms for leadership visibility
Requirements & Qualifications
Education / Experience
● Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
● 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
● Strong background in employee relations, compliance, and people operations
● Experience leading recruiting and HR teams in a growth-oriented organization
Technical & Leadership Skills
● Deep understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements
● Proven ability to build and scale HR systems and processes
● Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters
● Demonstrated ability to coach and support leaders through complex people issues
● Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
● Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office suite
● Hands-on leader who is comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels
● Ability to partner cross-functionally and influence leaders while enforcing standards
Core Competencies
● Demonstrates RUDIS values of grit, humility, and discipline
● Consistent, fair, and principled decision-making
● Strong communicator who builds trust with leaders and employees
● Calm and steady under pressure
● Ability to thrive in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Success in this role will be measured by:
● HR Effectiveness: Clear, compliant, and consistently executed HR processes across the organization
● Manager Enablement: Improved manager confidence and effectiveness in people management
● Risk & Compliance: Zero major compliance violations and timely resolution of employee relations issues
● Recruiting Execution: Roles filled efficiently while meeting hiring standards and timelines
● Performance Management: Performance issues addressed early, fairly, and consistently
Top Skills
What We Do
RUDIS launched in 2013 with a vision to create quality performance gear for wrestlers and in the years since have distinguished ourselves as the market leader. From scrappy beginners to Olympic Champions, RUDIS is known throughout the sport for both reliability and innovation. Our success begins from the ground up with a team of competitors and creatives united behind a common vision and dedicated to greatness.
The greatest testament to our existence is the many who wear the RUDIS brand. The growth of RUDIS can be directly attributed to the uncommon passion and energetic spirit of the wrestling community. This unique and powerful group of people drive and make tangible the concept that RUDIS isn’t just something you wear, it is an expression of who you are. It is A WAY OF LIFE.
RUDIS Team members are encouraged to pursue their authentic selves, discover their unique voice, and realize their personal potential. Our creative and competitive energies are applied to inspirational ideas, problem-solving, and the exploration of opportunity. We practice respect and discipline in all our endeavors and believe a positive, curious, and enthusiastic mindset is paramount for peak performance.
