About this opportunity
Coastal Forest Products lists this HR Director opportunity in bow, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Coastal Forest Products is an independent wholesale specialty building products distributor headquartered in Bow, NH. Since 1983, Coastal has been proudly serving an extensive dealer network of retail lumberyards throughout New England and beyond. We're in an exciting stage of growth and we're looking for driven, people-focused professionals to grow with us as we build for the future.
Position Overview: HR Director
As a member of the leadership team, the HR Director leads and directs the human resources function across all Company locations, ensuring alignment between HR strategy and overall business objectives. This role oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, training and development, and organizational culture initiatives within a multi-site wholesale distribution environment. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic HR planning with hands-on, day-to-day execution that will allow the organization to scale operations for future growth.
Core Job Responsibilities
Partners with senior leadership to define and execute long-term strategic goals through talent management.
Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational structure and workforce planning.
Develops and administrates the department's annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develops and implements internal growth programs and leadership training and development initiatives.
Manages Coastal's talent acquisition process (recruitment, interview, hiring and onboarding process).
Ensures departmental decisions (staffing, acquisitions, etc.) align with the talent acquisition plan.
Develops and implements competitive compensation, benefits, and performance appraisal plans.
Ensures compliance with all employment, benefits, regulations and applicable state laws (DOL, FMLA, etc).
Maintains / updates handbooks, policies, and procedures in accordance with evolving legal requirements.
Maintains knowledge of employment law best practices, human resources and talent management.
Manages the accommodation process, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions and terminations.
Administers an HRIS or other system to facilitate business processes, provide data and report on HR activity.
Evaluates and implements improvement opportunities to streamline / strengthen organizational processes.
Analyzes trends and develops strategies to resolve HR issues and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Manages HR / Talent Management KPI's to assess Coastal's success and market competitiveness.
Consistently presents HR KPI reports and makes recommendations to the senior leadership team.
Supports Managers with coaching on performance management, conflict resolution / disciplinary actions.
Represents Coastal in a professional manner and builds collaborative relationships, internally and externally.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
7-10 years relevant industry experience with progressive leadership responsibility in HR
Strong organizational and analytical skills, detail-oriented
Expertise in planning, developing and implementing HR strategies
Excellent project and time management skills
Exceptional leadership and collaborative skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate potential issues
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Legally permitted to work in the United States
Physical Conditions
Able to sit for extended periods of time.
Schedule & Location
100% on-site in Bow, NH
Monday-Friday, business hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Type
Full-Time / Exempt
Employee Benefits Include
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
401(k) Program with a 4% Company Match
Group Life Insurance Policy, Paid Short-Term Disability
Company Paid Holidays
Generous Employee Discount on Building Materials
Access to on-site Gym and Golf Simulator
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Worksite address
bow, NH, 03304, US
Who can apply
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