FerroWorks is a newly formed industrial leader built on more than 150 years of American manufacturing excellence. Our three cornerstone facilities — McConway and Torley (Pittsburgh), Standard Forged Products (McKees Rocks), and Kutztown Foundry and Machine (Kutztown) — are known for their critical contributions to the railroad industry and other heavy industrial markets. Since 1869, our companies have been trusted partners in casting, forging, and machining industry-defining components, including the original automatic coupler, proudly designed and cast in the U.S.

As we continue to grow and innovate, we are committed to preserving our legacy of craftsmanship while investing in the workforce that powers our future.

FerroWorks is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Human Resources Director to lead HR services across our three Pennsylvania-based manufacturing facilities. This senior-level role reports directly to executive leadership and will drive the human capital strategy for approximately 500+ employees in heavy industrial environments.

As a key member of the leadership team, the HR Director will be responsible for aligning HR practices with business and profitability goals, strengthening organizational culture, improving workforce engagement, and ensuring compliance across all locations. You will lead a small, distributed HR team and serve as a trusted advisor to plant leaders. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Researching, developing, and implementing competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs that support business performance, workforce stability, and long-term organizational health across all FerroWorks facilities
• Assisting in driving an overall reduction in operating costs across the organization through identification of human capital initiatives

• Building a cohesive, company-wide high performing HR function while addressing the unique needs of each facility including identification of key performance indicators for the organization’s human resource and talent management functions; and assessing the organization’s success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.

• Providing expert guidance and resolution on complex employee relations matters, fostering a culture of fairness, accountability, and respect
• Championing initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture and being the lead communicator of management’s message to the employee population
• Developing a comprehensive employee manual and ensuring consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices across all sites to achieve business objectives
• Overseeing end-to-end talent management, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning
• Partnering with plant leaders to assess workforce capabilities and implement skills development programs aligned with operational needs
• Ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEO requirements.
• Managing all leave and attendance programs, partnering with third-party vendors as needed

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 3–5+ years as the leader of HR in a stand-alone company with manufacturing, heavy industry, or multi-site operations
• Prior experience with the selection, evaluation and management of employee benefit plans including, but not limited to, self-insured medical plans
• Willingness and ability to travel between Pittsburgh (McConway and Torley, Standard Forged) and Kutztown, PA. up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices in employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning
• Private Equity company experience a plus
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and HR analytics
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels
• Proven ability to manage change and lead cultural transformation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Master’s degree or HR-related graduate certification preferred

Work Environment

• Office-based role with some time spent in production, warehouse, and shop floor environments
• Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours as needed to support executive leadership, plant operations and business continuity
• Must be able to tolerate loud industrial environments and temperature extremes during plant visits

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development opportunities in a growing company with a proud legacy

FerroWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Veterans