Director of Human Resources- (Lawrenceville-GA)

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain! We’re growing fast and offering lifetime careers in a supportive work environment.

About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

HR Director – Build a Legacy, Not Just a Career

Location: On-site | In-office | Full-time

Division: Woodgrain Distribution

Salary: $130,000–$160,000 + Bonus (DOE) + Benefits

Experience: 15+ years in HR, 5–8 years leading HR teams

Why Woodgrain?

Looking for stability with purpose? Woodgrain Distribution is growing fast—and we’re hiring for careers that last. In just three years, we’ve added over 1,100 new positions. Now, we’re looking for a strategic, hands-on HR Director to help shape the future of our Distribution Division. 

This isn’t a contract gig or a consulting role. It’s a chance to lead, influence, and grow with a company that values people, performance, culture and long-term impact.

About the Role

As HR Director, you’ll be the right hand to the Division President and a key member of the Division Lead Team. You’ll drive strategy, lead change, and deliver results across all facets of HR—from recruiting and retention to compliance, compensation, and culture. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR leader who thrives on both vision and execution, and who’s ready to make a measurable difference in a high-growth environment.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Align HR strategy with business goals to support growth
• Champion Woodgrain’s values and culture across the division
• Use data-driven insights to guide decisions and challenge misaligned practices
• Plan for future talent needs and organizational development

HR Operations & Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the HR team with integrity and transparency
• Implement automated, paperless HR systems for efficiency
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Manage investigations, disciplinary actions, and team member relations

Compensation & Benefits

• Design performance-linked compensation structures
• Oversee benefits programs and open enrollment
• Benchmark programs against industry standards to stay competitive

Training & Development

• Build leadership bench strength through training and coaching
• Deliver annual compliance content and professional development
• Empower team members to grow and thrive

Recruiting & Retention

• Develop local recruiting strategies to attract top talent
• Oversee full-cycle hiring and onboarding
• Create tools to ensure cultural and organizational fit

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a proactive safety culture
• Manage workers’ comp claims and collaborate with Corporate Risk

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR or Business Management
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience
• 5-8 years in senior/executive HR leadership
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• Multi-state employment law expertise
• Union experience and exposure to innovative HR practices a plus

Perks & Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• PTO, Holiday Pay + Floating Holiday
• 401(k) with match, Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Fun team appreciation events throughout the year

About Woodgrain

Woodgrain Distribution is a division of Woodgrain Millwork, one of the largest millwork companies in the U.S. We’re proud to be the world’s largest producer of wood doors, and we’re committed to delivering quality molding and millwork products—on time, every time.

Learn more at Woodgrain Careers

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Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace. All offers are contingent on background checks and drug screening. Woodgrain is a drug-, alcohol-, and tobacco-free workplace.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.