Director of Human Resources

DescriptionWe are seeking a HR Director for our Jefferson City, MO manufacturing facility.As a core member of the Plant Leadership Management Team, provide on-location HR support for our largest global Transformer factory to employees, including managers, to ensure effective and sustainable workplace relations and performance in close collaboration with the HR network. Apply HR policies defined by Group Centers of Expertise (CoE), including on Labor Relations as defined in each country with Country HR. Ensure and assure local compliance.Main Accountabilities:Strategy AlignmentImplement HR priorities in the factory in line with group/global division/global BU/global function and people strategy, covering culture, people, and organization utilizing the existing HR solution portfolio or ensuring to provide new solutions where appropriate.Orchestrate the HR organization to support and deliver on the defined priorities.HR SolutionsPartner with managers and employees in the factory to understand current issues that can be supported or resolved through HR practices, processes, or policiesHR Process ImplementationOversee implementation of HR processes at the factory, ensuring compliance with Group policy and guidelines.​Performance ManagementSupport manager and HRBP to implement and follow up performance management activities on the site, including poor performance improvement, annual performance review discussions, training need identification, termination, etc..Support the implementation of group and global recognition programs.Integrated TalentWork closely with Talent Partners to ensure a healthy and sustainable talent pipeline in the factory considering internal Talent pool and external market.Drive and execute all talent processes with Business Leaders e.g., identification and succession planning on business-critical positions, diversity and inclusion, and own the talent outcomes.Learning & DevelopmentPartner with business leaders to understand and identify learning requirements for both individuals and critical populations at a local level.​Retention and EngagementMonitor employee turnover data and put measures in place to support achievement of optimal levels of attrition across the site.Assess employee engagement and morale and take actions to address issues.Employee RelationsRepresent HR in the workplace, build partnerships between employees, HR, and Managers.Deliver day-to-day HR management contact/relationship for employees, including employee welfare, counseling, grievance redressal, disciplinary processes; Facilitate changes.​Labor RelationsFollow policies and instructions set by CoE and Country HR and in close collaboration with CoE and Global Business Center partners to oversee activities regarding labor relations and organized labor within the area of responsibility.Manage resolution of labor relations crises which impact at a local level, ensuring necessary flow of information to all stakeholders.Advise and proactively communicate with local business leaders, relevant HR stakeholders, and the Legal function regarding requirements in labor relations, forthcoming legislation, etc..Standards and GovernanceImplement and ensure compliance with global and local standards, rules, tools, policies, and processes related to operations/project execution.Qualifications:Educational Qualifications:Required: Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field. Work Experience:Industry Experience: 10 plus years of progressive experience in Human Resources. Experience in collective bargaining negotiations. Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading teams and managing HR projects with a strategic oversight. Preferred Technical Knowledge: Experience operating in a variety of Human Resources Information Systems tools such as Workday, SAP, Taleo or other applicable system.Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.