A fast-growing industrial solutions company, part of a large employee-owned holding company, was expanding its warehouse solutions business through acquisitions and organic growth. With a current workforce of 85 and projections to grow to over 100 employees within the next six months, the company needed to establish a dedicated HR function to support its scaling operations.
The Challenge
The company had no dedicated HR professional within its newest business unit. Leadership recognized the need for a hands-on HR Generalist to:
- Manage payroll for all employees using Dayforce
- Lead recruiting and interviewing efforts
- Support employee relations across multiple sites
- Build relationships with leaders across newly acquired and existing teams
- Learn and integrate the company’s culture and processes
The HR Generalist would be the first HR hire for the unit, reporting directly to the CEO with guidance from the holding company’s HR team. The Generalist would play a key role in supporting rapid growth and potential future acquisitions.
The Solution
Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search conducted a targeted search to identify candidates with experience in:
- Medium-size business HR management
- Payroll administration and HRIS systems (Dayforce experience preferred)
- Recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations
- Supporting multi-location operations and growth initiatives
Naviga partnered closely with leadership to ensure candidates aligned with the company’s culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaborative approach.
The Result
Naviga successfully placed a highly skilled HR Generalist who:
- Took ownership of payroll, employee relations, and recruiting functions
- Built strong partnerships with site leaders and executives
- Supported onboarding and integration for new acquisitions
- Laid the foundation for a growing HR function within the business unit
- Positioned the company for scalable HR operations in line with aggressive growth targets
Impact
With Naviga’s support, the company:
- Established its first dedicated HR function for the business unit
- Strengthened operational support for employees across multiple locations
- Ensured compliance and consistent HR processes during rapid expansion
- Built a pathway for future HR leadership development
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