About Us:
BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.
Job Description:
The Director, People Leader, serves as the senior HR leader for Barry-Wehmiller’s Hygiene Business, providing people and culture leadership across manufacturing sites, engineering centers, and commercial teams in the Americas & EMEA.
This leader partners directly with the Segment President and senior leadership team to shape and deliver a people strategy that fuels business growth, strengthens organizational capability, and advances Barry-Wehmiller’s cultural commitment to Truly Human Leadership.
The role requires both strategic acumen and operational execution — guiding long-term people initiatives while ensuring day-to-day practices in talent, culture, and organizational design are delivered with excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic People Leadership
Serve as the primary people leader and advisor for Hygiene globally, partnering closely with the Segment President and leadership team.
Design and execute the People strategy to align with business priorities, ensuring organizational effectiveness and resilience.
Represent the perspective of the business within the BW Converting Platform and across the broader BW enterprise.
Talent Development & Succession
Lead global talent processes including workforce planning, talent review, succession planning, and leadership development.
Build career paths and leadership pipelines that prepare talent for both current and future needs.
Ensure performance management processes foster accountability, feedback, and growth.
Culture & Engagement
Champion Barry-Wehmiller’s Truly Human Leadership culture worldwide, ensuring teams feel cared for and engaged while delivering results.
Actively monitor organizational health and engagement, deploying cultural initiatives and holding leaders accountable for culture in action.
Change & Transformation
Lead change management efforts during growth, restructuring, or integration, ensuring alignment with BW playbooks and best practices.
Provide coaching and guidance to senior leaders to navigate organizational dynamics and drive continuous improvement.
Compensation, Compliance & Systems
Partner with BW Compensation leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and consistent pay practices globally.
Ensure compliance with international, national, and local labor regulations across all operating regions.
Leverage people systems and data analytics to provide insights that guide decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field;
7-10 years of progressive HR/people leadership experience, including global scope and multi-country exposure.
Strong background in organizational design, talent management, and leadership development within manufacturing or industrial settings.
Experience in M&A, integration, or large-scale organizational transformation.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, build alignment, and lead across cultural and geographic boundaries.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and change leadership skills.
Multi-faceted business experience beyond HR is a plus.
Location & Travel
Based in the U.S. or Italy (preferred: Wisconsin USA or Lucca Italy)
20-30% international and domestic travel to connect with leaders, teams, and sites globally.
Why Join Barry-Wehmiller?
At Barry-Wehmiller, we believe in people-centered leadership and delivering meaningful solutions to our customers. You will join a purpose-driven organization that values collaboration, innovation, and changing the game through people and performance in harmony.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Company:
BW ConvertingSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive HR/people leadership experience with global, multi-country scope
- Experience in organizational design, talent management, and leadership development within manufacturing or industrial settings
- Experience in M&A, integration, or large-scale organizational transformation
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and lead across cultural and geographic boundaries
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and change leadership skills
- Ability to ensure global compliance with international, national, and local labor regulations
- Experience leveraging people systems and data analytics to inform decisions
- Multi-faceted business experience beyond HR
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically ~20-30%
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
Barry-Wehmiller Insights
What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
