Director - Human Resources

Please note that this role is based out of our De Pere, WI office and is not eligible for remote work currently. If outside of our area, relocation would be required.

From hand painted signs on walls in Green Bay, Wisconsin to gaining visibility on some of the biggest stages around us, Jones Sign has stood the test of time and embraced innovation since 1910. Jones Sign has grown from a small sign shop to a premier national sign manufacturing company boasting 430,000 square feet of manufacturing space among its 6 manufacturing sites.

We do work for well-known brands and venues and are featured in the spotlights. From design and permitting to fabrication and installation, our team of more than 500 professional employees is poised to support each other with every project. Our team prides themselves on completion time, delivering on budget, and collaborating from start to finish.

Jones Sign provides opportunity, stability, growth, leadership, and an inspiring culture to those who choose to go after it.

Are you ready to accomplish your vision?

Job Summary:

We are looking for one (1) Human Resource Director who will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource department to support our multi-stie organization while ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy. We are looking for a HR professional with a tactical and strategic mindset to support our human capital while improving productivity, profits, and culture.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance reviews.
• Facilitate professional development, training, and certification activities for all HR staff.

Duties and Expectations:

• Administers and oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; training and development that are driven by measurable metrics.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to encourage positive and forward-thinking engagement.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Identifies and supports staffing and recruiting needs while developing and executing best practices for talent management and retention.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Lead & monitor Career Pathing initiative to help employees develop and progress within the organization.
• Collaborates with organizational leadership to evaluate and develop training and developmental opportunities where gaps exist.
• Analyze compensation programs and develop appropriate pay scales for each role/department while considering regional pay adjustments.
• Create reports, as needed, for senior leadership; provide analysis regarding compensation, benefits, turnover, etc. and provide recommendations regarding said analysis.
• Collaborate in negotiation of corporate benefit plans and participate in the annual review of traditional and non-traditional benefits.
• Support and guide our senior leadership and departmental leaders on performance evaluation processes.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Perform additional related duties as requested or required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS system and business-related software.
• Experience supporting a business organization with multi-site operations and large employee population (500 ).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 8 - 10 years HR experience, including 5 years direct leadership.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Knowledge of employment-related state and federal requirements required.

We are a leading sign company in the U.S. and provide an attractive benefits package:

• Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Leading Edge Tools & Technology
• YMCA Health & Fitness Membership
• Education & Advancement Opportunities
• Incentive Programs
• Charitable Contributions Match
• And More!

Jones Sign Company is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workplace that promotes a culture of trust, respect, and transparent communication.