Director of Human Resources

Overview

Aligns human resources with business objectives in designated locations and/or functional areas. Partners with location and function management on human resources-related issues while acting as a champion for employees and a change agent.

Responsibilities

Implements the human resources strategy and associated initiatives by partnering with assigned locations or functions. This includes identifying, prioritizing, and building organizational capabilities, behaviors and structures.

Supports management in assigned locations or functions in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with business strategy

Participates in the development of human resources long-range plan and annual operating plan

Drives the people processes (performance, development, and career) to ensure that employees' level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards

Provides advice and coaching to leaders, managers and employees as appropriate

Manages specific projects as determined in the annual HR operating plan as well as participating in functional and cross-functional initiatives

Collaborates within HR team to develop, document and recommend continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions

Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Skills Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of principles & practices of HR, including HR regulations and compliance

• Experience in building business plan and/or HR strategy development

• Skilled in employee relations with demonstrated ability to partner and influence at all levels in the business and to be viewed as a credible, valuable source of information and integral part of management team

• Experience building and/or delivering change management and organizational development strategies

• Strong organization and time management/project management skills necessary to prioritize and oversee project or team with multiple assignments and to meet set deadlines; ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Strong communication skills to facilitate work with diverse groups of employees

• Fluent in English and local language(s) as needed

• Solid computer skills

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, business, or equivalent education and experience; master's degree highly preferred

Experience Requirements

• Ten years of related professional, progressive experience in human resources, manufacturing preferred, with a minimum three years management experience

Certifications

• PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred