What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Director position at Applied Laboratories, Inc.?
About Applied Laboratories, Inc.
Applied Laboratories, Inc. is a family-owned company located in Columbus, Indiana. For over 40 years, we have specialized in developing, manufacturing and packaging over-the-counter health care products for customers across the U.S. and abroad. We continue to focus on our customers by providing them with quality products through continuous improvement which has been the key to our continued success. As we grow, we strive to maintain that unique small business feel while encouraging employee training and personal growth throughout all of our teams. The pharmaceutical industry continues to expand creating new job opportunities within our company.
Applied Laboratories, Inc. has an exciting career opportunity for an energetic, goal-oriented HR Professional to be an essential part of our operations. This is not an administrative role but a role that will help lead the company to the next level of talent and organizational development. The ideal candidate will plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's human resource function and performance. The candidate will play an integral role as part of our company’s leadership team as the highest HR professional in the organization and report directly to the President.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and guidance by overseeing talent acquisition, employee career development, succession planning, retention programs, training and leadership development
- Function as a strategic, human capital business advisor and resource to not only the senior management team but to the entire organization
- Develop initiatives, policies and programs to complement existing practices and create consistency across the organization
- Be a company representative in the community through various connection opportunities
- Oversee benefit and compensation plans to ensure cost efficiencies and attractiveness to retain top talent
- Ensures company compliance with all applicable employment laws
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in human resources or management
- 7 years' of professional HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting
- PHR or SPHR certification is a plus.
- Excellent critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
- Self-directed, flexible and able to manage multiple competing priorities
- Must demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality and commitment