Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Northwoods Wholesale Outlet is seeking a results-driven Human Resources Director to oversee all HR functions, support company growth, and foster a positive workplace culture. This role works closely with leadership and employees to ensure policies, procedures, and processes are fair, compliant, and effective.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Leadership

Lead and manage all human resources functions across the company

Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and standards

Partner with executive and store leadership on workforce planning

Provide guidance to leaders on employee-related decisions

Support company growth, organizational changes, and staffing needs

Recruiting & Hiring

Oversee recruiting and hiring for all positions

Develop hiring processes and standards

Support managers with interviews, offers, and onboarding

Ensure hiring practices are fair, consistent, and compliant

Support seasonal and high-volume hiring needs

Employee Relations

Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues

Support managers with performance management and discipline

Investigate and resolve employee concerns and complaints

Ensure consistent application of company policies

Promote a positive and respectful work environment

Training & Development

Oversee onboarding and new-hire training programs

Support leadership and manager training

Identify training needs and development opportunities

Support succession planning and employee growth

Assist with performance review processes

Labor Compliance & Policies

Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations

Maintain employee handbooks and HR policies

Advise leadership on wage, hour, and employment law matters

Oversee employee documentation and recordkeeping

Support audits and compliance reviews

Compensation & Benefits

Oversee compensation structures and pay practices

Manage employee benefits programs

Work with vendors and brokers on benefits administration

Support open enrollment and employee communication

Ensure competitive and compliant pay practices

Payroll & Workforce Systems

Partner with payroll and finance to ensure accurate payroll processing

Oversee HR systems and employee data accuracy

Support workforce management system adoption and usage

Ensure accurate employee records and reporting

Safety & Risk Support

Partner with operations on workplace safety initiatives

Support injury reporting, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs

Help reduce employee risk and claims through training and policy enforcement

Reporting & Communication

Provide HR reporting and insights to leadership

Track turnover, staffing levels, and employee trends

Communicate HR policies and updates clearly to employees and managers