Human Resources Director

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Benton Harbor, MI
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Other • Biotech
The Role
The Human Resources Director provides strategic HR leadership, oversees talent management, employee relations, and compliance, and partners with leadership to align HR with business goals.
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If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources serves as the strategic and operational leader for all HR functions within the business group. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive human capital strategies that align with organizational goals. Key areas of oversight include talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, compensation and benefits, compliance, and HR systems. The Director partners closely with senior leadership to foster a high-performance culture and ensure the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

Key Responsibilities include the following:

Strategic Leadership

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the General Manager, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and go-to-market strategies.
  • Contribute to key planning processes including the Annual Operating Plan, Strategic Plan, and Talent Review.

Organizational Development & Talent Management

  • Lead performance management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
  • Oversee training programs, 360 reviews, and career development planning.
  • Develop and mentor HR team members to build internal capabilities.
  • Drive continuous improvement through employee feedback mechanisms (e.g., My Voice metrics).

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Support due diligence and integration efforts for acquisitions.
  • Ensure talent strategies are scalable and support future growth through M&A activity.

Employee & Labor Relations

  • Provide guidance on HR policies, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements (e.g., DOL, EEOC, NLRB).
  • Maintain visibility and accessibility across all shifts, including second shift operations.

Compliance & HR Operations

  • Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead the development and communication of HR metrics and scorecards.
  • Serve as the Ethics Officer, overseeing adherence to corporate policies and ethical standards.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

  • Design and implement a strategic recruitment plan to attract diverse, high-performing talent.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment partners.

Compensation, Benefits & HRIS

  • Oversee compensation planning, salary administration, and incentive programs.
  • Manage benefits administration, including open enrollment and issue resolution.
  • Ensure data integrity and functionality of HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles.
  • Experience in M&A, audit, or integration processes is highly desirable.
  • Background in manufacturing, engineering, or Lean environments preferred.
  • Strong expertise in employee relations and labor law compliance.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Workday or similar HRIS is a plus.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Willingness to travel 20–30% as required.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants:  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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The Company
Northbrook, IL
2,112 Employees

What We Do

IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT® clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life® rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.

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