Director of Human Resources

Be yourself at Protolabs 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

Why Protolabs? 

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

Join our team as a Director of Human Resources!

This is a hybrid role being onsite in Maple Plain, MN on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for supporting the leaders in our Global Go to Market Teams (Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Operations), as well as our Global Technical Service (GTS). This role requires a deep understanding of the business, the development of effective HR strategies and services that align with our business and culture, and collaboration with executive team members and their direct reports to implement policies and programs that drive business success. The Director of HR will serve as a leadership advisor and provide professional input to business decisions, with global responsibilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with COEs (Centers of Excellence) and site/in-country HR to support global functions.
• Understand the business as a whole and develop HR strategies that align with business goals and culture.
• Collaborate with executive team members and their direct reports to implement HR policies and programs.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR-related matters.
• Provide professional input to business decisions, ensuring alignment with HR best practices and organizational goals.
• Offer guidance on talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.

• Oversee HR operations for Global Go to Market Teams and Global Technical Service.
• Ensure compliance with global HR policies and regulations.
• Manage global HR projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and effective execution.

• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts in a fair and consistent manner.
• Develop and implement employee engagement programs to enhance morale and productivity in partnership with leaders in customer groups supported by director

• Collaborate with recruitment teams to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop and implement talent development programs to support employee growth and career progression.
• Ensure effective onboarding and training programs for new hires.

• Oversee the performance management process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals for global customer group.
• Provide coaching and support to managers on performance-related issues.
• Implement strategies to improve employee performance and productivity.

• Collaborate with compensation and benefits teams to develop competitive and equitable compensation programs.
• Ensure alignment of compensation and benefits with organizational goals and market trends.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs.

• Lead HR initiatives related to organizational change and transformation.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to support business objectives.
• Provide support and guidance to employees during periods of change.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of HR experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience as a strategic HR business partner in a global organization. Experience leading a distributed team of global resources
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and global HR regulations (emphasis on US, UK, Germany and NL)
• Preference given to individual who has supported sales, marketing and technology teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed

• We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program including:
• Salary, Bonus, Long Term Incentives
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental & Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• Unlimited (self-managed) PTO + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match & immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities.  Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.  Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.