Area Director of Human Resources

POSITION SUMMARY: In this role you will lead the development, implementation, and administration of all phases of Human Resources at various divisions and operation units. This includes employee relations; labor relations; diversity & inclusion; performance management; compensation; benefits; talent management, training and organization development and partnering with Talent Acquisition to ensure we are attracting and selecting great talent. As the Area Human Resources Director you will partner with the Area President, General Managers and local managers and functions under the direct supervision of the Area President with dotted line accountability to the Vice President Human Resources. The Area HR Director will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management through the leadership of HR Managers that work in the field at designated business units. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues. This role is continually assessing and anticipating HR business and talent needs throughout the area. This role will require 50% travel.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong business orientation.
• Offers through leadership regarding organizational and people related strategy and execution.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR functional team to develop solutions, programs and guidelines.
• Connects with our employees to understand how to engage front-line employees to build organizational capability.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading HR for multiple operating locations.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruiting, selection, and training.
• Knowledge of employment law, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, etc.
• Knowledge of National Labor Relations Act and contract negotiations for collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience in handling investigations and employee relations issues.
• Ability to impact and influence without formal authority.
• Knowledge of a Profit and Loss statement and interpretation of financial results.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employee relations experience.
• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Strong business orientation.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully supporting multiple operating locations.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruiting, selection, and training.
• Knowledge of employment law, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, etc.
• Experience in handling investigations and employee relations issues.
• Ability to impact and influence without formal authority.
• Knowledge of a Profit and Loss statement and interpretation of financial results.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 7 years of directly applicable experience as an Human Resources Generalist or Manager involved in all aspects of human resources.