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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.