Director, HR

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.     

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As the Director of Human Resources, you will play a key role in driving talent strategies, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness supporting our corporate functions (Accounting/Finance/HR/Legal). You will partner with senior stakeholders to develop and implement people-focused initiatives that enhance engagement, improve retention, and support business objectives. You will ensure HR programs and services meet the evolving needs of the organization while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

We value individuals who can Think Fast, leveraging data and insights to drive HR strategies that align with business goals; Work It Together, building trust-based relationships and fostering collaboration across teams; and Make the Hard Call, making thoughtful, people-centered decisions that balance business needs with employee experience.

Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide HR business partnering and consultative support, acting as a trusted advisor on talent and organizational strategies.
• Develop and execute workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives that align with business priorities.
• Manage and guide organizational design and change management efforts to enhance efficiency, agility, and team effectiveness.
• Implement strategies to enhance associate engagement, reduce turnover, and strengthen retention through targeted HR initiatives.
• Drive HR service delivery improvements, incorporating best practices and leveraging analytics for data-driven decision-making.
• Act as a steward for talent management, mentoring and developing HR teams while fostering a culture of growth, development, and inclusion.
• Support, manage, and guide HR projects, including learning & development programs, workforce planning, and other strategic people-focused initiatives.
• Ensure HR programs and services meet or exceed the evolving needs of the organization, continuously improving HR processes and service levels.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of HR experience with a generalist background.
• 5+ years in an advanced HR management role.
• Strong track record in organizational development, talent strategy, and workforce planning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or advanced degree.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $140,000 USD - $220,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.