Director, Human Resources

Essential Duties and Responsibilities to which competency will be measured include the following:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the Human Resources department.
• Develops and maintains personnel policies and procedures that comply with state and federal laws and are consistent with corporate philosophy.
• Monitors management and employees' compliance with these policies.
• Keeps up to date on government regulations affecting company policies and human resource practices.
• Implement changes and develop policies to comply with these changes.
• Monitors effectiveness of various HR, safety, and payroll programs and activities and makes recommendations.
• Holds sole responsibility for end-to-end administration of Executive Payroll, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, compliance with applicable regulations, and timely processing of all executive compensation elements.
• Coordinates staffing activities including recruitment, selection, interviewing and hiring.
• Conducts salary surveys and ensures that company compensation program is competitive in the marketplace and consistent with company compensation policy.
• Maintains HRIS and coordinates upgrades with IT department.
• Directs and coordinates various activities designed to promote and maintain a high level of employee morale.
• Take the necessary actions to create an atmosphere conducive to the best possible employee-employer relationship.

• Overseeing multiple sites, Ability to travel to facilities, including overnight stays

• Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervisory Responsibilities - Manages either directly or through subordinate supervision all payroll, safety, and human resources personnel.
  Additional Requirements - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following requirements and competencies:
  Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
  
  
  Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  
  
  Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
  
  
  Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
  
  
  Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
  
  
  Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
  
  
  Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  
  
  Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  
  
  Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
  
  
  Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
  
  
  Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
  
  
  Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
  
  
  Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  
  
  Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
  
  
  Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
  
  
  Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
  
  
  Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  
  
  Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
  
  
  Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
  
  
  Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
  
  
  Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
  
  
  Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
  
  
  Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
  
  
  Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  
  
  Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
  
  
  Safety and Security - Oversees and Observes safety and security procedures. Manage workers' compensation claims to ensure timely reporting, compliance, associate support and effective resolution.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.


Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.


Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.


Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.


Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience -

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)

• 8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role specifically within a manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience managing HR functions in a plant or multi-site manufacturing setting.

• Experience in strategic HR planning and organizational development

Certifications (Preferred)

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification

Language Skills - Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.


Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentage of increase, absenteeism, turnover, and other metrics and analytics used to evaluate effectiveness of HR Programs.


Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


Computer Skills - Microsoft Office, Ultipro and other HR programs.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk.


Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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