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The Senior Director, Human Resources is a strategic, enterprise-level HR leader reporting in to the SVP of Human Resources responsible for shaping and executing people strategies that drive organizational performance, culture, and long-term growth across Generac.

This role partners closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment between talent strategies and business objectives while leading large-scale initiatives across the full employee lifecycle. The Senior Director will operate within a highly matrixed, global, multi-site corporate environment, requiring the ability to influence across regions, functions, and leadership levels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on all human capital matters
• Lead HR strategy across multiple functions, regions, and business units
• Influence organizational effectiveness, engagement, retention, and long-term workforce strategy
• Drive alignment of people strategies with enterprise business priorities in a complex, matrixed environment

Talent Management & Leadership Development

• Oversee enterprise talent strategy, including leadership development and succession planning
• Build and scale leadership capability across global teams
• Strengthen bench strength and organizational readiness for future growth

Organizational Design & Workforce Planning

• Lead organizational design initiatives aligned to business transformation and growth
• Drive workforce planning strategies using data and analytics across multiple sites and regions
• Support leaders in optimizing structure, roles, and capabilities

Employee & Labor Relations

• Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment law, and risk mitigation practices
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues and investigations
• Lead labor relations strategy, including union partnerships, contract administration, and negotiations (as applicable)

Mergers, Acquisitions & Transformation

• Lead HR integration efforts for M&A activities, including onboarding, culture alignment, and organizational integration
• Drive change management initiatives tied to transformation efforts across the enterprise

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the connective link between HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and the business
• Ensure alignment of HR programs, communication, and execution across geographies and functions
• Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, governance forums, and strategic HR programs

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team supporting regional or functional business groups
• Set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Manage performance through coaching, feedback, and recognition

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline

Experience

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience
• 5+ years in senior HR leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience leading HR strategy in a highly matrixed, global, multi-site corporate environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to influence and partner with executive leadership
• Strong expertise in HR operations, talent management, and employee relations
• Deep understanding of organizational design and workforce planning
• Experience applying analytics to enterprise workforce trends
• Strong change management and transformation leadership capability
• Advanced communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree (HR, MBA, or related field)

Certifications

• SPHR or SHRM-SCP

Experience

• Experience in unionized environments
• M&A integration experience
• Exposure to manufacturing or operations environments

Additional Capabilities

• Experience implementing new HR technologies and driving adoption
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled HR tools (talent analytics, automation platforms) to improve workforce planning and efficiency

Why Join Generac

At Generac, every role contributes to something bigger. You’ll join a team of mission-driven innovators, builders, and problem-solvers working together to power communities and shape the future of energy.

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where your impact is visible, your voice matters, and your work drives real-world outcomes—this is where your energy is well spent.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.