Kelly Services Hiring for Director of Personnel at Abingdon, Virginia Full Time

Director of Personnel

Abingdon, VA

Direct Hire

$125-150k

*Position is fully onsite

*Bonus potential

*Comprehensive benefits

*Relocation available

Kelly is seeking a Director of Personnel to work with our client, a successful mid-size manufacturing company, on a direct hire basis!

The Director of Personnel will:

• Lead and manage the HR team (5 direct reports), providing guidance and support

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization’s overall goals

• Collaborate with senior management to understand and address the human resource needs of the organization

• Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, interviewing, and selection of candidates

• Develop and implement effective onboarding programs for new employees

• Handle employee relations issues and mediate conflicts

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies

• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment

• Implement performance appraisal systems and provide guidance on employee development

• Advise management on performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions

• Identify training needs and coordinate training programs

• Promote professional development opportunities for employees

• Manage compensation and benefits programs

• Stay updated on industry trends and benchmarks to ensure competitive offerings

• Develop and update HR policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws

• Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction

• Conduct employee surveys and feedback sessions

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of HR information systems

• Leverage technology for efficient HR processes

• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health and safety regulations

• Develop and implement workplace wellness programs

• Collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational objectives

• Utilize HR analytics to make informed decisions and measure HR metrics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a similar field

• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources, including management/supervisory roles

• Manufacturing industry experience required

• Ability to travel domestically

• An entrepreneurial mindset

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience with digital employee onboarding & management tools

• Outgoing & welcoming personality

Interviews are happening now! If qualified and interested, please apply to this posting ASAP or directly send your resume to [email protected].

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® ?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.