Director, Site Human Resources

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary: Oversees the human resource team and function for two locations in Minnesota.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement local HR strategies aligned with corporate HR goals and overall business objectives
• Oversee Human Resources staff of up to 10+ employees
• Partner with corporate Talent Acquisition team to develop and administers an effective local recruitment program
• Partner with managers to ensure effective communication, organizational change efforts, conflict management, and effective a training and development
• Develop and deploy development and leadership training activities for entire area of responsibility
• Responsible for the entire employee life-cycle for all individuals in area of responsibility.
• Serve as EEO specialist and lead divisional affirmative action plan
• Administers divisional benefit coordination; Conducts local wage and benefit surveys
• Manages HR metrics and communicates findings to management team
• Develops responses to unemployment or other legal issues, attends hearings, etc.; working with legal counsel at needed
• Identify, recommend, develop and implement programs, processes and policies to address business needs

Other information:

• Demonstrate leadership and people management skills including ability to effectively coach and mentor employees at all levels
• Clear and professional communication
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment
• Collaborate and influence cross functional peer leaders in order to obtain support for process improvements
• Solid financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship building and project management
• Ability to gain trust of business leaders and others to discuss and respond to sensitive and business critical issues
• 8+ years of Human Resource and Training experience
• 5+ years in a leadership role; large or multiple sites (600+ employees and associated revenue/customer base)

Education: 4 Year Degree in Human Resources (or similar) or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management

Physical Location: Rochester, MN

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Compensation Range: $116,000.00 to $140,000.00 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing careers@bench.com.

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.