Director, Human Resources

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

 

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants.   With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Director of Human Resources, you will have the opportunity to drive the strategic planning, tactical management, and effective implementation of HR strategy, programs, and processes that support business priorities for SPX’s Cooling business, and directly manage a team of 2 and supporting ~550 employees with a significant focus on talent, employee engagement, organizational design, employee relations, performance management, and compensation.

 

This position will continuously improve core HR processes, programs, and policies for the ~$650M Global Cooling business. This position works with leadership teams and corporate support services to ensure a highly efficient and motivated workforce that is appropriately aligned. The successful incumbent will have extensive knowledge of the human resources field, laws, and compliance and a sound understanding of how to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization and develop an engaged, inclusive culture.  This role is focused on strategy and execution so the successful incumbent will be able to navigate through priorities seamlessly.

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Business Partnership:

• Align human resources with business strategic objectives and corporate HR objectives
• Effectively implement HR initiatives and programs (communications, employee engagement, learning & development, compensation & benefits) across the business
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and potential solutions that enable the business to deliver on long-term and short-term commitments  
• Foster a culture of accountability and engagement to ensure the business has the right talent at the right time and place
• Understand key business drivers and challenges to provide HR business partner support to leaders
• Use business knowledge, trend reporting, and data to provide solutions that align with business goals
• Manage key HR metrics, including turnover, time to fill, succession depth, and project completion rate
• Lead key HR projects and continuously improve HR processes
• Contribute to merger & acquisition activity to include due diligence and integration

 

2. Talent & Organizational Development: 

• Select, retain, and develop the right talent and capacities, ensuring professional and hourly staffing needs are met through creative, proactive, and effective attraction and retention processes and program
• Ensure hourly staffing needs are met across locations
• Direct and support employee career development and recognition programs
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