Human Resource Director

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Job description

Title: HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR

Location: Hartselle, AL

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and talent strategy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
* Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
* Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
* Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

* Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
* Collaborates and liaises with Marmon to ensure all policies and procedures are in alignment with Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway.
* Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.
* Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
* Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
* Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
* Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
* Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
* Develops and implements departmental budget.
* Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
* Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
* Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
* Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
* Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
* Proficient knowledge and understanding of COBRA, ERISA, FMLA and related state and federal regulations.
* Travel up to 25%

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
* At least five years of human resource management experience required.
* PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
* Multi-plant experience highly desirable
* Experience supporting a manufacturing operation highly desirable
* Demonstrated ability to be successful in a fast-paced, high growth environment
* Demonstrated ability to be a self-starting leader in developing an HR strategy and executing with a "hands-on" approach
* Must be able to demonstrate strong HR Business Partnering experiences with executives; strong business acumen strongly desired

Physical Requirements:

* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
* Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

EOE