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BRUNT Workwear

Direct-to-consumer durable, comfortable workwear boots

Director of Human Resources

Generalist Recruiting +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWilmington, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least 2 years managing direct reports.
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Strong conflict-resolution capabilities and data-driven working practices.
  • A builder mindset with a record of enhancing human resources systems, scaling operational frameworks, and stepping in to handle tasks at any level.
  • A proven track record leading performance-management frameworks, employee-relations investigations, and learning and development programs.
  • Ability to optimize processes and workflows for efficiency.
  • Commitment to data integrity and precision across human resources documentation.
  • Discretion, trustworthiness, and the ability to handle sensitive matters while safeguarding employee confidentiality.
  • Ability to reliably commute to the work location four days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, human resources business partnering, and learning and development for the corporate office.
  • Design and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies aligned with company growth goals and headcount planning.
  • Drive multichannel sourcing strategies and build proactive talent pipelines to attract passive talent and fill critical or high-turnover roles.
  • Improve the candidate journey to provide an engaging, transparent, and positive experience.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators using data and recruiting metrics.
  • Oversee the end-to-end onboarding journey to accelerate new-hire productivity, increase company knowledge, and support long-term employee retention.
  • Build relationships with managers and stakeholders to attract, develop, and retain talent through employee development and succession planning.
  • Work within functional groups to understand operations and deliver tailored human resources solutions.
  • Handle escalated employee-relations issues by conducting internal investigations and providing coaching to resolve conflicts.
  • Train and guide managers through annual performance reviews, goal setting using objectives and key results, and career progression planning.
  • Champion company values and drive culture-building initiatives that support engagement and workplace satisfaction.
  • Support workforce changes by guiding managers and employees through organizational changes and scaling phases.
  • Ensure human resources policies, handbooks, and practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
  • Identify and implement scalable learning strategies, management-development programs, and professional-skills training across career levels.
  • Evaluate training needs through career pathing, skills-gap analyses, and feedback mechanisms.
  • Design performance-management frameworks and targeted learning initiatives to support talent development, retention, and internal mobility.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports, fostering operational excellence, speed, and alignment.
  • Empower direct reports through feedback, clear accountability, and goal setting.
  • Collaborate across departments with Total Rewards and Office Management on programs and processes.

About the Company

BRUNT Workwear

Direct-to-consumer durable, comfortable workwear boots

Brunt Workwear offers durable, comfortable workwear and cold-weather gear directly to consumers through bruntworkwear.com. Its lineup includes boots, hats, and other essentials designed for all-day wear with features like triple-layer insoles, shock-absorbent midsoles, and abrasion-resistant materials. The direct-to-consumer model lets Brunt control brand, quality, and customer experience while keeping prices competitive. What sets Brunt apart is its founder’s blue-collar background, providing authentic insight into workers’ needs, and its emphasis on comfort and flexibility. The brand also builds a sense of community by highlighting user-generated content on its site and social channels. The goal is to provide affordable, durable gear that keeps workers comfortable and supported throughout their shifts, while fostering a loyal customer community.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$52.5M
Headquarters
Wilmington, MA
Founded
2020

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