HR Director (Industrial Manufacturing) Job at Elvis Eckardt Recruitment, Little Rock, AR

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  • Elvis Eckardt Recruitment
  • Little Rock, AR

Job Description

Job Title: HR Director

Location: Arkansas, USA

Position Type: Full-Time, onsite

Domain: Manufacturing / Industrial / Production / Machinery

Experience: 15–20 years

About the role: We are looking for a seasoned HR Director to join a leading name in the heavy manufacturing sector.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all facets of HR, including employee relations, talent acquisition, retention, compensation, benefits, and compliance. The ideal candidate must bring significant hands-on experience from the manufacturing domain and demonstrate exceptional leadership in managing large workforces.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead HR strategy and execution across employee lifecycle (recruitment, engagement, development, retention).
  • Oversee compensation, benefits, performance, and disciplinary frameworks.
  • Partner with business leaders to align HR practices with organisational goals.
  • Manage a team of 8–10 salaried HR professionals.
  • Design and implement policies and initiatives to support a workforce of 500+ employees.
  • Ensure strict compliance with federal/state labour laws and internal policies.
  • Drive continuous improvements in HR systems, engagement surveys, and training.
  • Coordinate professional development and succession planning.
  • Lead internal investigations and uphold positive employee relations.
  • Report to the VP of Operations and collaborate with senior leadership.

MUST HAVE Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.
  • Minimum 15 years of HR experience, with at least 4–10 years in heavy manufacturing
  • At least 2 years in a Head of HR and/or HR Director role.
  • Experience managing non-unionized workforces of 500+ employees.
  • Proven stability in employment history (3–5 years per role).
  • Hands-on experience with HR systems, attrition management, hiring, and engagement strategies.
  • Prior experience managing 8–10 salaried team members.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 15 years of HR experience, with at least 4–10 years in heavy manufacturing.
  • At least 2 years in a Head of HR and/or HR Director role.
  • Experience managing non-unionized workforces of 500+ employees.
  • Proven stability in employment history (3–5 years per role).
  • Hands-on experience with HR systems, attrition management, hiring, and engagement strategies.
  • Prior experience managing 8–10 salaried team members.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

|Additional Requirements:

  • Must pass a criminal background check (covering the last 3 employers or 5 years).
  • No serious felony convictions in the last 3–5 years (case-by-case consideration if older).
  • Drug screening is required within 24 hours of offer acceptance.
  • This is a strictly onsite role – remote work is not permitted.

Relocation Support:

  • Up to $10,000 reimbursement-based relocation bonus (receipts required).
  • Must sign a repayment agreement – if voluntarily leaving within 12 months, relocation costs must be repaid in full

Contact Person:

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job, Relocation, Work visa, Relocation package, Relocation bonus,

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