Senior Director, Human Resources - Vernon Hills - Rust-Oleum

    Rust-Oleum
    Rust-Oleum Vernon Hills

    5 days ago

    $170,000 - $280,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Senior Director, Human Resources

    Rust‑Oleum has always been built on a simple idea: protect what matters. As Senior Director of Human Resources, you will carry that belief into the people side of business—protecting, strengthening, and elevating the culture that fuels employees across the organization.

    This role is a strategic, future‑focused partner to the VP of HR, responsible for shaping the talent, culture, and organizational systems that enable Rust‑Oleum to continue growing with heart and high performance. You will lead a team of HR professionals while championing a culture where people feel connected, supported, and proud of the work they do.

    Key Responsibilities


    Strategic HR Leadership

    • Design and execute a multi‑year HR strategy aligned with Rust‑Oleum's business priorities, operating model, and culture aspirations.
    • Serve as a strategic advisor to executives, bringing data‑informed insights, organizational health perspectives, and forward‑thinking talent recommendations.
    • Lead enterprise‑wide change initiatives with clarity, empathy, and disciplined execution.

    Culture & Employee Experience

    • Strengthen, articulate, and scale a culture rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
    • Champion engagement by designing systems that elevate employee voice, belonging, and purpose.
    • Collaborate with leaders to build high‑trust, high‑accountability teams; embed leadership behaviors that reinforce our culture every day.

    Talent Strategy & Leadership Development

    • Build pathways for internal growth and capability building, with a focus on developing people leaders at every level.
    • Elevate the onboarding experience to ensure each employee begins their Rust‑Oleum journey feeling informed, welcomed, and connected.

    HR Operations, Systems & Compliance

    • Lead and continuously optimize HR processes—including performance management, benefits, compensation, HRIS, and payroll—to ensure accuracy, equity, and operational excellence.
    • Drive modernization of HR technology to enable better insights, smoother workflows, and a more intuitive employee experience.
    • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws while fostering ethical decision‑making across the organization.

    People Leadership

    • Lead, coach, and develop an HR team that is trusted, capable, and aligned with the business.
    • Set clear expectations, build capacity, and foster a team culture of collaboration, innovation, and service.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred (HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field).
    • 10‑15+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in HR leadership roles.
    • Experience supporting multi‑site operations, manufacturing environments, and diverse employee groups.
    • Deep knowledge of HR disciplines, employment law, change management, organizational development, and talent strategy.
    • Strong communication, relationship‑building, and influencing skills; able to work seamlessly with senior leaders and frontline teams alike.
    • Demonstrated success leading teams and delivering complex cross‑functional initiatives.
    • HR certifications (SPHR, SHRM‑SCP) preferred.

    Personal Characteristics

    • Purpose‑driven, people‑first leadership style.
    • High integrity, sound judgment, and steady presence under pressure.
    • Skilled at building trust, resolving conflict, and fostering psychological safety.
    • Strategic thinker with operational discipline—able to zoom out, then roll up sleeves.
    • Courageous, inclusive, and forward‑looking; committed to shaping a better workplace for all.

    Salary: $170,000 - $205,000, bonus eligible

    From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust‑Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

    Rust‑Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.


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