Location: Columbus, King of Prussia, Raleigh or Rochester (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

At Laporte Consultants, we are not just an engineering firm – we are a fast-growing, innovation-driven company shaping the future of Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Bioindustrial industries. Our expertise lies in designing and delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions that drive efficiency, sustainability, and compliance.

With exciting projects, an expanding global footprint, and a culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and excellence, we are looking for a dynamic and strategic Head of Human Resources to help scale our people strategy and take our team to the next level.

If you are looking for a high-impact leadership role in a growing and fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to be part of something transformational.

Position Summary:

Director of Human Resources

As our Head of Human Resources, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's people strategy, talent development, and culture. Reporting directly to the President, you will lead a team of HR professionals and drive initiatives that attract, retain, and develop top talent.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-growing organization and wants to build an HR function that supports both scalability and employee experience. We need an agile, forward-thinking HR leader who can blend strategic vision with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead & Scale Our HR Team

Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team that drives business success.
Foster a people-first, high-performance culture in a rapidly growing environment.
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees on all HR-related matters.

Build a World-Class Talent Strategy

Develop and implement progressive talent acquisition strategies to attract top engineering and technical professionals.
Lead workforce planning and organizational design to support rapid growth.
Drive succession planning and leadership development to ensure a strong internal pipeline.

Champion Our Company Culture & Employee Experience

Cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture that fuels innovation.
Design and execute employee engagement and retention programs to support a highly motivated workforce.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across all levels.

Elevate Performance & Development

Oversee learning & development (L&D) initiatives to upskill and empower employees.
Drive a culture of continuous feedback, coaching, and professional growth.

Build Competitive HR Programs

Develop and manage compensation, benefits, and rewards programs to attract and retain top talent.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, industry regulations, and HR best practices.
Use HR analytics and data-driven insights to optimize workforce strategies.

Lead Change in a Fast-Growing Environment

Drive organizational change and HR transformation to support business expansion.
Implement modern HR technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Develop policies and initiatives that enhance collaboration, agility, and workplace productivity.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of HR leadership experience, preferably in a fast-growing company within engineering, life sciences, F&B, or bioindustrial sectors.
Deep understanding of engineering/technical workforce challenges and HR best practices.
Strong leadership, communication, and change management abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while balancing strategic and operational HR priorities.
SHRM or HRCI certifications highly desirable

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

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