Director HR & Organizational Development Job at Waldom Electronics, Rockford, IL

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  • Waldom Electronics
  • Rockford, IL

Job Description

About Waldom Electronics

Waldom Electronics is a leading master distributor in the electrical and electronic components industry, serving global distribution partners with a focus on operational excellence, supply chain innovation, and community engagement. We are committed to building a strong culture, developing our people, and driving growth through collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development will provide strategic leadership across Waldom’s HR and OD functions. This role will oversee HR operations (talent acquisition, performance management, benefits, compliance, employee relations) while also leading long-term initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, leadership pipelines, and workforce capabilities. The Director will be a key partner to senior leadership, driving strategies that align people, performance, and culture with Waldom’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement integrated HR and OD strategies that support business growth and cultural priorities.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning.

Talent Management

  • Lead recruitment, selection, and onboarding programs to attract and retain high-performing talent.
  • Oversee performance management processes (e.g., Lattice) to ensure alignment with goals and accountability.
  • Drive succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

Culture & Engagement

  • Champion cultural initiatives (e.g., CultureWise) to build a positive, high-performance environment.
  • Implement programs to strengthen employee engagement, recognition, and retention.
  • Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Organizational Development

  • Design and deliver organizational development programs that enhance leadership effectiveness, collaboration, and change management.
  • Build workforce development pipelines through training, mentorship, and community partnerships.
  • Facilitate organizational assessments and interventions to support continuous improvement.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits strategies that align with business performance and market trends.
  • Partner with finance to ensure equitable, sustainable reward systems.
  • Clearly communicate program offerings to maximize employee understanding and engagement.

Employee Relations & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Advise leaders on employee relations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
  • Maintain a fair, respectful, and legally compliant workplace.

HR Operations

  • Optimize HR processes, systems, and metrics for efficiency and scalability.
  • Provide HR analytics and reporting to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or HR/OD certification preferred).
  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR or OD role.
  • Expertise in talent management, organizational development, and culture-building initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in distribution, supply chain, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.

Why Join Waldom?

At Waldom Electronics, you’ll have the opportunity to influence both the people operations and the organizational growth trajectory of a global business. You will shape culture, strengthen leadership capacity, and create systems that allow employees to thrive. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, innovative environment that values people and performance.

Here’s a Few Things We Offer You

  • Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
  • Opportunities for career growth in a global organization.
  • A collaborative culture committed to innovation, partnership, and continuous improvement.
  • Top quality medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans Waldom pays the majority of the medical plan cost
  • Fourteen (14) days of paid time off (PTO) annually (accrued at 2.15 hours per week for the first four (4) years of employment)
  • 8 Paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
  • 8 hours of paid volunteer time off annually
  • Corporate Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Program 100% Waldom Paid!
  • Generous Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Scholarship Program: for your eligible children, grandchildren & legal dependents, up to $8k a year

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Waldom Electronics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or any other protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, Waldom Electronics prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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