Director of Human Resources

Lucifer Lighting Company is a privately held San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered architectural light fixtures for projects worldwide. You’ll find our products everywhere from Wrigley Field to the Nike Headquarters. We’re in the campuses of 4 of the 5 largest tech companies and 5 of the top 10 tallest towers in the US. Our customers are the world’s leading architects and designers who look for minimalist industrial design and place a premium on service, quality and innovation. Our people make the magic happen and our team is passionate, smart, hard-working, committed and creative. Though we’re professionals, we like to laugh and make work fun. We light the world's most beautiful spaces. Position Summary: The Executive Director of HR will serve as the tactical and strategic business leader for the Human Resources department and Company executives. The position is responsible for HR organizational development, recruiting, employee relations, employee engagement and satisfaction, performance management, and compensation and benefits analysis. This role serves as the primary point of our culture, working directly with our most important asset, our employees. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the Company’s HR operations, including recruiting and hiring, talent management, and benefits administration. Identify and track key performance indicators for the Company’s HR Department and assess the Company’s success and market competitiveness based on the metrics. Oversee recruiting, endeavoring to optimize recruiting expenditures and shorten the time between job posting and hiring closure. Develop strategic staffing plans and programs to identify and develop talent within and outside the organization for all positions. Develop HR planning models to identify competency, knowledge, and talent gaps. Benchmark Company’s compensation and benefits relative to local and national indices versus industry. Work with CEO in updating performance review and progressive discipline process and ensure managers are trained and following set expectations. Consult with management and team members to improve working relationships, build employee morale, increase productivity and retention. Oversee and manage the administration of employee surveys to promote employee engagement, department alignment, and realization of higher employee ratings of Company based on survey results over time. Supervise, motivate and develop a team of dedicated HR professionals; encourage their growth in skills, knowledge and professional standing. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong working knowledge of all key functional HR areas, including recruiting, employee relations, compensation, and benefits. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Outstanding interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective listening skills and emotional intelligence, with ability to read between the lines. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Highly-developed attention to detail. Maintains composure and professionalism under stress, regardless of competing priorities. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. At least ten years’ experience in HR functions, preferably for a manufacturing or consumer product company. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr