Human Resources Director

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

 Northwoods Wholesale Outlet is seeking a results-driven Human Resources Director to oversee all HR functions, support company growth, and foster a positive workplace culture. This role works closely with leadership and employees to ensure policies, procedures, and processes are fair, compliant, and effective.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Leadership

• Lead and manage all human resources functions across the company
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and standards
• Partner with executive and store leadership on workforce planning
• Provide guidance to leaders on employee-related decisions
• Support company growth, organizational changes, and staffing needs

Recruiting & Hiring

• Oversee recruiting and hiring for all positions
• Develop hiring processes and standards
• Support managers with interviews, offers, and onboarding
• Ensure hiring practices are fair, consistent, and compliant
• Support seasonal and high-volume hiring needs

Employee Relations

• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues
• Support managers with performance management and discipline
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns and complaints
• Ensure consistent application of company policies
• Promote a positive and respectful work environment

Training & Development

• Oversee onboarding and new-hire training programs
• Support leadership and manager training
• Identify training needs and development opportunities
• Support succession planning and employee growth
• Assist with performance review processes

Labor Compliance & Policies

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations
• Maintain employee handbooks and HR policies
• Advise leadership on wage, hour, and employment law matters
• Oversee employee documentation and recordkeeping
• Support audits and compliance reviews

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee compensation structures and pay practices
• Manage employee benefits programs
• Work with vendors and brokers on benefits administration
• Support open enrollment and employee communication
• Ensure competitive and compliant pay practices

Payroll & Workforce Systems

• Partner with payroll and finance to ensure accurate payroll processing
• Oversee HR systems and employee data accuracy
• Support workforce management system adoption and usage
• Ensure accurate employee records and reporting
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Safety & Risk Support

• Partner with operations on workplace safety initiatives
• Support injury reporting, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs
• Help reduce employee risk and claims through training and policy enforcement

Reporting & Communication

• Provide HR reporting and insights to leadership
• Track turnover, staffing levels, and employee trends
• Communicate HR policies and updates clearly to employees and managers

No matter who you are or where you call home, you add something powerful to any team you're on. Maybe it's a drive to achieve, a need to discover or create, or a desire to help others. As a part of our team, you'll use your unique talents, vision, and passion to help support our communities—through the best of times and the greatest challenges.