Human Resources Director

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Job description

Airgas is currently hiring for a Human Resources Director that would support our Dry Ice business group within the Process Gases division. This role will support coast to coast manufacturing and distribution business. Working closely with the V.P. of HR and business leaders, this role will be the best of both worlds. You will have the opportunity to impact the business through strategic evaluation and planning, as well as hands-on implementation. Since we are in growth mode and working to build our own succession plans, we are on the search for top talent, who has a strong desire to learn and grow to the next level.

This "soup to nuts" Human Resources opportunity will partner with Business leadership teams and provide Human Resource leadership and execution. Our goal is to build positive employee relations and labor relations. This is done by learning the business you support, building relationships and looking for training and development opportunities to support business targets.

Some of your initial projects could include:

* With a primary focus on our Driver population, partner with front line management team to evaluate tools to better engage and retain this group
* Creating a new manager training program
* Creating a best in class onboarding process
* In terms of strategic aspects of this role, you will be responsible for:
* Develop strong, trusted partnerships with business leaders. You are there to act as an advisor and partner in the areas of organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, performance and development coaching & counseling.
* Lead and execute change initiatives across the businesses related to talent and HR strategy. In other words, show your business why topics such as employee engagement and talent management are critical to growing their business.
* Contribute actively to the development and implementation of overall HR strategy. Act as change agent in identifying opportunities to improve workforce and HR process effectiveness to enable business strategy and results.
* In partnership with the HR team, design and deliver talent development opportunities.
* Actively participate in Business Operations Reviews to review business financials, identify business opportunities and drive the Human Capital agenda.

In terms of the core HR functions, you will also be responsible for:

* Lead associate onboarding process, ensuring effective execution by managers; work closely with hiring managers and Talent Management with a focus on successfully integrating and retaining associates.
* Develop and facilitate performance calibration process with regional management teams to ensure effective and consistent performance management systems in place.
* Actively lead and engage leaders and associates in evaluation of the employee relations climate and implement solutions to issues that arise. Counsel employees and managers on career planning, conflict resolution and work related challenges. Conduct stay and exit interviews to evaluate work climates and morale. Conduct investigations as needed in an objective and professional manner to determine corrective action.
* Advise managers on performance management including appropriate corrective counseling, training and development, and progressive discipline techniques and processes. Review documentation to ensure consistency with Airgas policies, procedures, and guiding principles. Partner with the Legal department or senior HR leadership at the appropriate time.
* Administer all other HR policies and programs. Recommend and implement revisions to policies, programs and practices as needed. Ensure compliance with all state and federal statutes, laws and regulations including but not limited to all applicable wage and hour laws, and regulations related to FMLA, EEO and ADA.

Position Requirements:

* A Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree is preferred
* A minimum of 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience is required
* Organized labor experience is preferred.
* A passion for Safety and Human Resources excellence with proven results as an HR business partner.
* The ability to quickly build trust and rapport with leaders and front line associates.
* Ability to travel up to 50%.
* Demonstrated experience defining and executing HR strategies.
* Demonstrated understanding of HR principles and practices, employment laws and regulations, and effectively leading comprehensive ER Investigations
* Strong organizational and communication skills are required
* Demonstrated ability to be personable, professional, responsive, knowledgeable, credible, trusted and drive value to an organization and to clients
* Strong experience with Microsoft office skills (Windows, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
* Demonstrated experience of HRIS and ATS (Taleo)
* An HR related certification i.e. PHR, SPHR is preferred

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability