Director, HR Partner Team

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Overview

The Director, HR Business Partner Team leads and develops a high-performing team of HR Business Partners in designing and delivering people strategies that enable business performance and advance our culture. 

This leader strengthens organizational capability by driving performance management, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning in close partnership with HR Operations. 

As a 100% employee-owned company, this role serves as a visible culture carrier—championing the growth and development of employee-owners and advancing our goal to be both a smart and healthy organization. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR Business Partner team to deliver strategic, high-impact people solutions. 

• Drive execution of talent management programs including performance management, talent reviews, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development. 

• Consult with leaders on talent selection, assessment, development planning, and capability building. 

• Design and monitor high-potential and leadership development programs to strengthen future leadership pipelines. 

• Provide guidance on organizational design, restructuring, and change management. 

• Champion culture and engagement strategies that reinforce employee ownership and support a high-trust environment. 

• Lead initiatives that promote inclusivity, fairness, transparency, and consistent people practices across the organization. 

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters while assessing risk and ensuring alignment with company values. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. 

• 10+ years of senior HR generalist experience, including 5+ years in HR leadership. 

• Proven success as a strategic advisor to executives and business leaders. 

• Expertise in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, and Change Management. 

• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR policy. 

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. 

• High emotional intelligence, strong business acumen, and strategic problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence across all levels of the organization. 

• Demonstrated integrity, credibility, and alignment with company values. 

• Travel Requirement: Approximately 25–35%, including but not limited to quarterly visits to manufacturing sites, leadership summits, and professional conferences. 

 Success Profile 

• Models our culture of ownership, care, and continuous development of employee-owners. 

• Acts as a strategic and tactical leader who drives scalable, future-focused people solutions. 

• Serves as a change agent capable of navigating ambiguity and leading organizational transformation. 

• Applies strong critical-thinking skills to assess risk and guide sound decision-making. 

• Strengthens organizational capability through consistent, inclusive, and high-quality HR partnership. 

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance

We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance

Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents’ oral health. 

Vision Insurance

Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability

Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance

We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. *The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It’s an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.

Fitness Reimbursement

We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.

William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund

Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.  

Tuition Reimbursement

After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor’s level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.

Parental Leave

Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Please see our CCPA disclosure for more information.

Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. PBI-Gordon and its subsidiaries participate in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the E-Verify Website.