Director of Human Resources
Lely
United States, Iowa, Pella
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
HR
Reports to
President
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
07-20-2025
Description
Organizational context: Responsible for the execution, support, and alignment of the ‘Who and How’ in the North American HR Team. The ‘Who’ refers to all HR related areas such as hiring/firing, staffing, performance and development, individual growth, and career paths of people. The ‘How’ refers to the ways of working, tooling/applications, compliance, and alignment of processes within Lely NA and delivering a high level of employee experience and safety
Position Summary
The Human Resources Director is responsible for all areas of human resource (HR) management to cultivate a high-performance “ONE Lely” culture, leading efforts to build and execute strategies and processes that promote team member engagement, accountability, growth, and well-being, and ensure all managers rely on leadership practices that match the company’s core values.
The HR Director has combined responsibilities in both strategic and operational leadership and drives organizational effectiveness and cultural change in line with the organization’s strategy. As a member of the LNA management team, the person in this role will actively support a OneLely (“whole of organization”) approach by putting a focus on building an engaged team culture and continually seeking better solutions and ways of working in support of the organization’s growth and cultural advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
- Serve on the Management Team to ensure HR strategies align with company goals, growth plans, and evolving workforce needs.
- Lead organizational development initiatives, including strategic workforce planning, talent strategy, and succession planning to build long-term capability.
- Serve as a key advisor on leadership development, team dynamics, and organizational effectiveness.
People & Culture
- Facilitate change management and communication strategies that support agility and transparency.
- Champion a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Create and manage programs that promote employee engagement, inclusion, and well-being across all functions within our matrix structure.
Core HR Functions
- Oversee all HR functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, training and development, compensation strategy, payroll and benefits administration, and employee relations.
- Maintain HR compliance and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment laws.
- Use HR metrics and data insights to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in areas like retention, engagement, and performance.
HR Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of HR professionals to care for team members, protect our culture, and proactive partner with the business to drive strategy and foster growth in matters relating to people, HR processes, employment practices, team member relations matters, and HR initiatives.
- Provide leadership by setting clear work objectives, consistently connecting, assessing resources and performance, providing feedback, and developing and coaching to build team member capacity.
- Provide oversight and point of escalation for all day-to-day HR operational support, ensuring barriers are removed and business needs are met.
HR Responsibility: HR Business Partner, HR Generalist – Payroll & Benefits, Hospitality & Office Coordinator
Qualification & Requirements
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, plus 10 years of progressive HR experience preferably within manufacturing, agriculture, automation, or a related technical industry; PHR or SHRM-CP a plus.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, industry trends, and best HR practices in both Canada and the USA.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities, stay current with employment trends, and be prepared to lead an ever-changing, dynamic environment.
- Approachable, good relationship builder, excellent communication and presentation skills, and able to collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive and resolve problems expeditiously, while always maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
- Attention to detail, noticing the people, processes, and progress, and willingness to lead change for the optimal employee experience and business results.
- Ability to create new approaches and efficient processes using analytical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
No information available.
Company Profile
Lely
Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Revenue
$739.93M
Employees
2,300
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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