Group Human Resources Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Vice President, Operations the Group Director, Human Resources serves as a key strategic business partner for the Group leadership team.  This position will partner with senior operational management and the Vice President, Human Resources to provide direct support to facility Human Resources Managers and other front line managers, primarily in the USA, seeking guidance on a diverse range of topics. This role will help the business group achieve their aggressive business goals by reinforcing Multimatic’s culture and focusing on building a high performance, talent-dense work environment. The Group Director, Human Resources will be viewed as the human resources leader and expert in all functional areas with an emphasis on talent acquisition, leadership development, employee relations, employee engagement, succession planning and health and safety.

The position will be located in the Greater Fort Wayne, Indiana area (on-site).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute programs through local leadership and the Human Resources Managers that builds and sustains a culture of high employee engagement and sense of belonging.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast talent acquisition needs and develop a robust workforce plan. 
• Develop and implement the Group strategies for sourcing, attracting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce.
• Lead the Group talent activities with the ultimate outcome of a highly successful succession process through the identification and development of high potential talent.
• Act as a project leader and Group representative, collaborating with the Multiamtic HR leadership, for the company human capital management system on the design and implementation.
• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of all employee relations programs and policies to ensure that they are market competitive and support the Company’s strategic business objectives.
• Research and identify strategic opportunities that position the Group’s compensation programs and practices as a competitive advantage.  Provide compensation guidance, education and support for senior operational leaders and hiring managers.
• Ensure legislative compliance on all employment related matters within the Group’s operating facilities.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for employee relations and ensure a productive a positive environment.
• Develop and oversee standardized training on positive employee relations programs and ensure a one company, consistent approach to all program delivery.
• Provide group and one-on-one coaching with business leaders to support leadership development, business decision-making and human resource management.
• Lead and advocate the continuous improvement of the Group’s health and safety culture to reach the vison of zero injuries.  Oversee compliance to the relevant safety legal requirements.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices in external environment in development of people strategies Leading Employee Engagement including oversight of survey participation, and employee engagement action planning process
• Develop and deploy programs, processes and services that enable organizational innovation and effective change Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (TS 16949). Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

No current direct supervisory responsibilities, but carries out leadership / project management responsibilities (dotted-line basis) over project team. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; input into appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources or Business related degree preferred Professional accreditation – SHRM- CP, SHRM-SCP preferred
• Currently operating as an HR Leader with responsibilities in talent acquisition, development and succession Minimum of 8 years’ of experience in challenging senior HR positions with deep knowledge of manufacturing operations
• Experience implementing Human Resource capital management systems required.
• Previous experience with Workday or similar product an asset. Hands-on experience working in a global matrixed organization and operating in multiple count