Dir, Human Resources

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our Rise talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company with problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain®  branded products. Weil-McLain® is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881. 

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources will serve as a key strategic partner to business leadership while also maintaining a strong operational presence across the organization. This role supports a ~$400M business unit with approximately 700 employees across four manufacturing facilities, with headquarters based in Burr Ridge, IL, reporting directly to the General Manager of the Business Unit with matrix to VP, Human Resources.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. This role requires experience in a unionized environment, strong business acumen, and the ability to lead HR initiatives that drive performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives, driving organizational performance and growth
• Lead workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational design across the business unit
• Provide guidance on change management initiatives, including organizational transformations and restructuring efforts

Employee & Labor Relations

• Serve as the primary HR leader overseeing the manufacturing sites for unionized environments, including labor relations strategy, contract interpretation, and negotiations support for the local HR team.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and practices
• Foster a positive employee relations environment across both union and non-union populations

HR Operations & Execution

• Oversee all HR functions including performance management, talent management, compensation, employee engagement, and compliance
• Ensure consistent HR processes and practices across four manufacturing sites and headquarters office in Burr Ridge
• Drive HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and improve outcomes

HR Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of 4 direct reports, with overall responsibility for a team of 7 HR professionals
• Build organizational capability within the HR team and promote a high-performance culture

Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing coaching and counsel on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and talent development
• Maintain a strong presence within manufacturing sites to understand business needs and employee perspectives
• Support integration efforts related to acquisitions, including organizational alignment, talent assessment, change management, and cultural integration initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience in union/labor relations required
• Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically (“roll up sleeves” mindset)
• Strong leadership and team development experience
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations required
• Prior experience leading HR efforts during mergers, acquisitions, or integration activities strongly preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 40% required

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and execution-oriented
• High level of integrity and sound judgment
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
• Strong relationship builder across all levels of the organization

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do, and more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads. 

What Benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. 

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $149,500 - $205,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect.   We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.  At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors.  This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan.  SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a company match, and paid time off.   More information about our benefits can be found on the “Rewards and Benefits” section of our career page.