The Director of HR will play a key role in shaping the company's workforce strategy, fostering a positive culture, and ensuring HR practices align with the company's business goals. This includes performing a variety of HR activities, including; planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Maintains and enhances the company's human resources by working with VP of HR on regarding policies, procedures and benefits.
Duties and Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and execute the HR strategy in alignment with the overall business objectives and organizational growth.
- Lead the HR team and foster a high-performance culture.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on people-related matters, including organizational design, employee development, and succession planning.
- Advise on change management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Employee Relations and Engagement:
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
- Address employee concerns, conflicts, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.
- Develop and implement employee engagement strategies, ensuring high levels of morale and retention.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure the organization complies with all federal, state, and local labor laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Lead the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Monitor and manage employee health, safety, and workers' compensation programs.
Talent Management:
- Drive retention strategies to attract and retain top talent.
HR Metrics and Reporting:
- Develop and track key HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.
- Prepare regular reports for executive leadership on HR activities, employee performance, and key organizational trends.
- Use data to drive HR strategy and decision-making.
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in HR systems
- Excellent communication and leadership qualities
- Knowledge of labor laws
- Demonstrated strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation expertise
- Commitment to quality and integrity
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Supervisory Responsibility
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management-level HR staff.
- Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer. Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is an in-office, full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the company
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or relevant certification HR preferred.
- Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in human resources, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience in, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and HR strategy.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team of HR professionals.
- Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that drive business results.
- High level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex issues.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite; familiarity with data analytics and reporting tools is a plus.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.