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Job Description:

Summary:

Our Fluids North America team plays a critical role in driving business performance and organizational success. As the Division Human Resources Director, you’ll operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, partnering closely with senior leadership to shape the division's future. This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role where you’ll influence culture, coach leaders, and drive talent strategies across a multi-site, growth-oriented business.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead HR for a growing, innovative division that invests in its people, all within a company that values entrepreneurial thinking and decentralized decision-making.

ITW’s Business Model & Culture:

+ We thrive in a decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that brings exciting ideas to life.

+ Our people enjoy “flexibility within the framework”—empowered to think and act like business owners.

+ We are committed to growth and development that maximizes your unique potential.

+ We live by our core values:

+ Simplicity in how we think and execute.

+ Sharing risk and learning through trial and error.

+ Integrity and transparency in all relationships.

+ Respect for diversity and inclusion at every level.

+ Trust in our team members to do what’s right.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

+ A strategic HR leader who also enjoys rolling up your sleeves.

+ Passionate about coaching and developing leaders.

+ Skilled at navigating change and building high-performing teams.

+ Comfortable influencing across multiple sites and cultures.

+ Energized by building culture, driving engagement, and solving complex people challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Partner with the VP/GM and leadership team to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals.

+ Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives.

+ Coach and influence leaders to build strong teams, improve effectiveness, and grow talent.

+ Drive employee engagement, culture-building, and change management efforts.

+ Oversee compensation planning, job evaluations, and performance management processes.

+ Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and HR policies.

+ Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the division.

+ Provide hands-on HR support to leaders and employees across multiple U.S. sites.

Qualifications & Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

+ 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment.

+ Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

+ Strong experience in talent planning, coaching, employee relations, and organizational development.

+ Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.

+ Experience working in decentralized or matrixed organizations is a plus.

+ Willingness to travel ~20-25%.

_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._

_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._