Job Title: HR Director
Department: TP)Human Resources Team
Shift: Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: Executive (Management Support Department)
Type: Exempt; Full-time

About the Director position

The Director will actively lead and support the Tennessee Plant complex in achieving its business objectives as a true business partner. To provide first person involvement in developing and delivering business and leadership strategies to not only address immediate opportunities, but to develop the people-related blueprint for longer-term success.

Director responsibilities are:

• Actively lead and fully support 2030STS and TP objectives
• Function as a business partner to the President, Executives and Managing Directors by ensuring compliance with laws and regulations as HR-related initiatives are developed, discussed, and rolled-out
• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with TP goals and improve all areas of HR
• Ensure an HR presence on the manufacturing floor through key meeting participation, regular interaction with managers and timely communication through various forums
• Continually lead the development of Human Resources team members
• Work closely with N.A. Legal Team and support regional compliance and ethics programs
• Develop materials for and lead regular and timely Town Hall meetings and other formal information sharing forums to ensure the TP workforce is up to date on essential information
• Develop and present a weekly HR report to the Present and Executive
• Collaborate with N.A. HR Team for benefits, compensation, performance management, talent management, other regional and global projects
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and programs to achieve the “employer of choice” recognition in the community
• Lead the continuing development of a culture of accountability throughout the organization as well as continuing and developing recognition and morale building activities and events
• Full participation in the planning and execution steps for the planned expansion at TP through introducing advanced manufacturing staffing structures and utilization alternatives
• Develop optimal working relationship with Global HR partners, share information readily and ensure best practices are shared
• Lead a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and develop a yearly budget for all donations
• Actively participate as a N.A. 401k Committee member as well as N.A. Benefit Committee member
• Lead the development and maintenance of positive relationships with government officials, organizations, community leaders and key businesses through the region to maintain Hankook’s good standing
• Act as a RRT campaign and HR leader, and develop labor relations strategies
• Through all listed duties and responsibilities, optimize positive employee relations through listening, communicating, and solving employee concerns at their source
• Additional duties and responsibilities that will evolve with changing business conditions and priorities

Director requirements are:

Education:

• (Required) bachelor's degree
• (Preferred) human resource management, organizational psychology, or labor relations
• (Highly Preferred) master's degree

Experience:

• (Required) HR generalist experience (5-8 years); HR leadership roles (3-5 years) and HR managerial/director role(s) (5 years) in a manufacturing intensive environment
• (Preferred) prior experience in a manufacturing leadership role(s)

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Salary : $5 - $8