HR Director, Corporate And Field

HR Director, Corporate and Field

At The Westervelt Company, we are stewards of the land. We believe in sustainable management, conservation and protection of our natural resources. We are committed to our core values of ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, providing the highest quality products and services for our customers, and developing long-lasting relationships in the communities where we live and work.

We are searching for an experienced HR Director, Corporate and Field at our Headquarters facility.

Location: Tuscaloosa

Type: Full-Time | Director Level

Reports to: EVP HR

About the Role:

We're seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Director to lead enterprise-wide HR initiatives across both corporate and field environments. As a key member of the HR Leadership Team (HRLT), this role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, driving alignment between HR strategy and business goals. The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic vision and operational execution, with a passion for building high-performing teams focused on employee-centric HR service delivery and fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, and accountability.

What You'll Do:

• Align HR strategy with business priorities across diverse functions and geographies.

• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and transformation initiatives.

• Drive talent acquisition, onboarding, and pipeline development to build future-ready capabilities.

• Oversee HR service delivery, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Champion employee engagement, relations, and culture-building efforts.

• Partner with Total Rewards on compensation and benefits strategy and execution.

• Lead strategic HR projects, including system implementations, policy updates, and change initiatives.

• Ensure enterprise-wide compliance through governance, audits, and risk mitigation.

A Day in the Life:

• Start the day reviewing workforce metrics and preparing for a strategy session with business unit leaders to align HR priorities with operational goals.

• Join a cross-functional meeting to finalize the rollout of a new onboarding framework that integrates learning pathways and succession planning.

• Lead a talent review session with field HRBPs, focusing on pipeline health and leadership continuity.

• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to address a benefits-related issue impacting multiple sites, ensuring resolution and clear communication.

• Provide coaching to a new HR manager navigating a complex employee relations case, reinforcing policy alignment and cultural values.

• Wrap up by reviewing progress on a strategic HR initiative – in this case reimagining our recruitment and selection process and introducing digital and AI technology thru a system upgrade – and preparing feedback for the enterprise project team.

Leadership Style:

• Strategic & Business-Integrated – You connect HR strategy to business outcomes.

• Service-Oriented & Responsive – You lead with empathy and accountability.

• Growth-Minded & Collaborative – You champion learning and continuous improvement.

• Empowering & Inclusive – You build trust and enable others to lead confidently.

What You Bring:

• 10–15+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles in both corporate and field settings.

• Proven success in leading enterprise HR initiatives, including talent development, organizational design, and workforce transformation.

• Strong business acumen and ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

• Expertise in HR operations, compliance, and governance.

• Exceptional communication, coaching, and change leadership skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

The base salary range for this position is $126,100 - $201,800. Actual base salary is based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.