Global HR Director- Global Packaging

The HR Director provides direct leadership support to the President & GM, Packaging Division and supports the global Division strategy. The HRD also leads the execution of global HR policies, processes, and procedures that lead to company financial success within the Global Packaging Division.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS     

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:

• Promote and maintain positive employee relations in a safe and productive work environment.
• Validate compliance with all global, national, regional and local laws and regulations.
• Create and update policies as needed.
• Validate completed reports in accordance with appropriate legal documentation (Annual Wage Survey, Compensation, Benefits, EEOC, OSHA, Terminations, etc.)

RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING:

• Ensure recruitment aligns with workforce planning needs.
• Ensure best fit between employee, organization and role.
• Act as counsel during talent selection process.
• Ensure employees are properly onboarded into new role. 

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT:

• Institute programs and events that encourage high levels of employee engagement.

DIVISION REPRESENTATION:

• Participate in cross-divisional project teams and/or steering committees. 
• Provide direction and feedback to the Group/Corporate on systems, projects, and initiatives.

EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PARTNER:

• Identify opportunities to engage functional stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
• Effectively communicate and build relationships with key Business Leaders, Subject Matter Experts and Division Representatives. 
• Ensure functional excellence of direct reports (if applicable).
• Lead and drive Company, Group, and Division initiatives and programs.
• Act as a consultant and business partner to managers.

TALENT MANAGEMENT:

• Coach/guide/counsel career and leadership development of employees within business unit.
• Lead business through succession management planning.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:

• Ensure managers set clear expectations and provide constant feedback to employees on performance. 
• Administer Progressive Discipline techniques when necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Academic Degree

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent Academic Degree
• Focus in Human Resources or business related field

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Must have 7 or more years of previous experience in Human Resources or a related field

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Demonstrate skills in recruiting candidates, conducting interviews, and promotion/termination.
• Demonstrate experience with reporting legal documents (Wage surveys, Performance appraisals/reviews, etc.)
• Demonstrate skills in compensation, organization planning/development and employee engagement/development.
• Experience with employee relations resolution
• Must be able to proficiently speak, understand and write in English language

Preferred:

• Experience working with labor parties

Travel: 30%

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!  At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to yo