Job Description

Director of People Operations – Executive HR Leadership 

Location: Western Wisconsin

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Relocation: Support Provided 

Travel: Minimal 

Overview 

Ready to move beyond managing HR programs and become a key voice in shaping an organization's culture and future? 

An established, farmer-owned organization in western Wisconsin is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of People Operations to join its senior leadership team. 

Reporting directly to the President/CEO, you'll influence business strategy, strengthen employee engagement, improve communication, and drive organizational development. 

This is an opportunity for an experienced HR leader who wants to make a meaningful impact, build relationships at every level, and help shape a positive, high-performing workplace culture. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to the President/CEO and senior leadership team. 

• Lead improvements in employee communication, engagement, retention, and workplace culture. 

• Oversee and develop the HR Manager and Training Manager. 

• Direct workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning. 

• Manage employee relations, performance management, investigations, and organizational change. 

• Oversee compensation, benefits, employment compliance, HRIS, and payroll. 

• Develop leadership training and employee development initiatives. 

Qualifications 

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership positions. 

• SHRM-SCP or HRCI-SPHR certification required. 

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, or equivalent education and experience. 

• All industries considered; manufacturing experience preferred. 

• Proven success improving communication, employee engagement, and workplace culture through hands-on leadership. 

• Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation, benefits, and HR best practices. 

• Ability to partner with executive leadership and influence organizational strategy.

• HRIS experience; UKG Ready preferred. 

• Ability to support a 24/7 operation. 

What's in It for You? 

• Report directly to the President/CEO and serve on the senior leadership team. 

• Make a meaningful impact on employee engagement, communication, and organizational culture. 

• Lead an established HR team, including an HR Manager and Training Manager. 

• Shape workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational strategy. 

• Present directly to the Board of Directors. 

• Minimal travel, primarily for professional development. 

• Join an established organization where your leadership can make a lasting difference. 

Interested? 

For confidential consideration, contact: Brittany at brittany.hamilton@gogpac.com 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.