Rust-Oleum Corporation · 8 hours ago
Senior Director, Human Resources
Vernon Hills, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expRust-Oleum Corporation is a company focused on protecting what matters, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to lead their HR strategy and culture. This role involves shaping talent and organizational systems while leading a team of HR professionals to foster a supportive and engaged workplace.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
HR certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life
Disability and business travel insurance
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Stock purchases
Vacation/sick days/parental leave
401(k) plan
RPM Pension plan
9.5 paid holidays
2 floating holidays
Three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis
Company
Rust-Oleum Corporation
Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bedri Erdem
Chief Technology Officer (R&D & Corporate Quality)
Jessie Gonzalez
HR Business Partner
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