HR - REGIONAL HR DIRECTOR CDP

SUMMARY

The Regional HR Director South leads, coordinates and directs HR initiatives; organizes the region-wide HR support to all leaders and employees; standardizes policies and procedures; directs all talent acquisition and retention activities; and ensures alignment with corporate policies and procedures. 

This role will be a change agent driving process and continuous improvement across the regional HR operations to ensure process efficiencies and a high standard of service is delivered while furthering employee retention/satisfaction and improvement in talent acquisition and development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Leads a regional team to deliver exceptional human resources support to leaders and employees; supports human resources initiatives with union and non-union workforce; and establishes and cultivates a positive and collaborate partnerships in support of organizational objectives.   
• Reviews existing policies and procedures, identifies, investigates root causes related to recurring organizational bottlenecks and develops, implements and drives corrective action plans to address areas of concerns.
• Develops staffing strategies to identify talent within and outside the organization and identifies   appropriate and effective external resources to acquire talent at all levels.  
• Serves as a change agent to drive cultural changes across the regional operations by developing policies and procedure improvement and ensuring a positive and collaborate culture.
• Designs and implements human resources audit processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and proper alignment with corporate policies and procedures.
• Manages and improves regional employee relations, training, retention, employee development. 
• Partners with local leadership and labor counsel relative to grievances and/or arbitrations as necessary.
• Collaborates and supports enterprise-wide HR team on company-wide initiatives.  Provides timely engagement with CHRO and executive teams on discussion and alignment of business strategies, initiatives, policies and procedure updates.
• Develops training and retention programs to support the improvement of productivity and talent development and retention.
• Works closely with all areas of management to support training initiatives and ensure consistency in strategic alignment. 
• Supports various reporting activities including headcount reports and KPI's, as well as developing ad hoc reporting and management information requests escalating issues/ concerns and recommendations to managers and CHRO.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment and workforce diversity and inclusion.
• Supports Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and serves as a safety ambassador for region.
• Monitors and controls department’s expense and costs, contributing to cost-effective operations for the organization.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resources, and governmental rules, regulations and procedures. 
• Extensive experience managing union workforce.
• Ability to effectively evaluate the Human Resource and talent needs of the region and develop short and long-term strategic plans to address those needs.
• Requires effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively.  Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative ability to work with diverse colleagues.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Knowledge of HCM, payroll, and time management systems required.
• Interpersonal and team skills with ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel required.
• Ability to manage groups through project implementation.
• Strong analytical skills with a methodological approach to problem solving and implementation. 
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.  Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Must have strong business knowledge and experience with the ability to translate business needs to a strategic plan.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human resource related documents.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• Possesses 5-7 years relevant Human Resource experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain environments.  Must have minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience.

• Experience building talent management & organizational development function and managing support through organizational transformation.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human resource, organizational management, or organizational development or relevant discipline required. 

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS/TRAVEL

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification a plus.
• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%-35% of time in and out of state to support region activities. 

We offer a competitive salary of $125k - $145k. Excellent benefits which include medical, dental and vision. Eligibility in benefit plans begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Six (6) days of sick leave; two (2) weeks of vacation accrued throughout the year; nine (9) Company Paid Holidays and a 401K Plan with employer match. EOE without regard to race, color, religion, creed, affectional or sexual orientation or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, marital status, VEVRAA Federal Contractor.