Human Resources Director

Summary

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for partnering with domestic and international client group(s) to identify key human resources issues, outline strategic alternatives, and recommend action plans to executives and the leadership team to improve business results across our business lines and in our corporate departments. The leader will manage HR staff and advise leaders and employees on employee relations concerns to resolve complex issues and provide interpretation and explanation of current policies, procedures and potential legal risks as appropriate. Must be change agile, able to work on multiple priorities simultaneously and be able to influence others without direct reporting lines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead respective management team in providing strategic coaching, developing and implementing effective organizational design and structures, talent and retention strategies, reward and recognition initiatives, and performance management efforts for meeting business objectives.
• Oversee programs such as employee performance, merit and bonus planning, talent management, vendor relations, and employee engagement.
• Participate in bonus, compensation, job leveling and competitive market data planning, strategy and execution.
• Develop internal and external recruitment and planning strategies to meet the needs of client groups including for agency planning and hiring.
• Create training and organizational development plans to meet personal, professional and organizational needs of US employees and partner with other regional HR leadership to create a coordinated international plan and approach.
• Provide day to day coaching and performance management guidance; provide ongoing leadership coaching to key executives within the organization; work with managers and employees to build strong work relationships, resulting in high morale, productivity and retention.
• Organize department to act effectively in emergency situations such as handling employee illnesses and injuries, employee behavior, or natural disasters.
• Responsible for creating safety strategy, policies and procedures, and implementing effectively across multiple, diverse business units.
• Oversee corporate safety programs.
• Drive a culture of "Safety First" across the business to reduce injuries and accidents and serve as the corporate subject-matter expert on all safety matters and issues, providing advice and support at all levels of the business.
• Ensuring all employee materials are accurate, appropriately filed, and delivered timely.
• Evaluate and manage employee benefits offerings, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with company goals.
• Keep current with changes in employment law, policies, and trends for states, countries, and regions in which Company operates.
• Create, revise, explain and distribute new or revised personnel policies.
• Utilize data and analytics to inform business decisions and assess organizational effectiveness; partner with the business to develop and implement plans to address any issues identified.
• Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance with the job.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field
• 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years management experience
• Understanding of, and experience with, core aspects of Human Resource Management (staffing; employee relations; compliance; investigations, compensation planning, performance management; leadership development; training)
• Deep working knowledge of CA employment law, including hiring practices, EEO, EEOC, wage and hour, labor relations, etc.
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items
• Must possess consultative style and authentic approach, with proven ability to develop credible relationships
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project/program management skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Exercise a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy in interactions with all levels of the organization
• Leverage HR metrics and business data to provide insights to the business and enable data-informed decision making
• Strong diagnostic, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and developed presentation skills with a proven ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization