Human Resources Director

About DariFill

DariFill specializes in designing and producing highly engineered filling and packaging machinery for leading global food companies. Renowned for innovation, excellent customer service, and uncompromising quality, the company operates as a 100% employee-owned enterprise through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ownership fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and forward-thinking among all employees.

Position Summary

DariFill is expanding and seeks a seasoned Human Resources Director to support the organizational scale-up in tandem with business growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and part of the executive leadership team, this senior role is pivotal in cultivating the organization's leadership, workforce culture, and talent development for sustained success.

Why Join DariFill?

• Play a vital role in shaping an agile and high-impact manufacturing company.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and executive leaders to enhance leadership capabilities and grow talent.
• Engage across departments such as engineering, manufacturing, sales, and administration to bolster team strength and leadership quality.
• Thrive in an environment where empowering exceptional talent is the mission.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000, commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonuses
• Profit sharing opportunities
• Wealth creation through ESOP participation
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and orthodontic insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team on strategic organizational planning and workforce needs.
• Attract, recruit, and retain top talent across all levels.
• Mentor and coach managers and executives to elevate leadership performance.
• Create and manage succession plans for critical roles.
• Design robust leadership development and performance management systems.
• Ensure compensation, benefits, and recognition programs align with company goals.
• Oversee employee relations with fairness and sound judgement.
• Enhance employee engagement while promoting the company's ownership culture.
• Develop scalable HR systems to support ongoing growth.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and best HR practices.

First Year Objectives

• Establish a trusted advisory relationship with senior leadership.
• Boost leadership capabilities company-wide.
• Develop a world-class recruitment framework.
• Successfully hire and onboard critical positions.
• Implement succession planning for key leadership and technical roles.
• Increase employee engagement and strengthen the ownership culture.
• Build scalable human resource infrastructures for future growth phases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 15 years progressive experience in human resources or people leadership.
• Senior HR leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, or engineering-focused environments.
• Proven record collaborating with executive leadership teams.
• Expertise in recruiting, organizational development, leadership coaching, employee relations, compensation, and talent management.
• Exceptional judgment, communication skills, and executive presence.
• Capability to balance empathy with accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification preferred.

The Ideal Candidate

The right professional gains trust through integrity and sound decision-making, empowering both executives and frontline staff. They are dedicated to cultivating outstanding teams, strengthening leadership, and embedding a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Comfortable with difficult conversations and complex coaching scenarios, they strive to build organizations that grow stronger year over year and help people realize their greatest potential.

Why This Role is Crucial

DariFill has established excellence through innovation and customer-centric execution. As the company grows, its people remain the greatest asset. This role's influence will shape the leadership, teams, and culture fundamental to the company’s ongoing success and legacy.