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Director, HR

Location: 

Remote Location, US

Requisition ID:  3031

Job Summary/Overview

Stuart Rush is seeking an experienced and hands-on Human Resources Director to lead HR operations during an important organizational transition. This role will oversee day-to-day while serving as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, driving initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, and organizational stability across a blended union and non-union manufacturing environment.

The HR Director will balance operational execution with forward-looking talent and workforce planning. This leader will ensure compliant, efficient HR processes while helping shape programs that support employee development, performance, and engagement. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and an operational expert who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Experience with union labor relations, including CBA administration and grievance management.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance operational HR execution with broader workforce planning initiatives.
  • Experience partnering closely with Finance and Payroll.
  • Working knowledge of multi-state employment laws and wage and hour regulations.
  • Willingness to maintain a regular onsite presence at our two locations.
  • Advanced HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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