Director of Human Resources

The ideal candidate is personable, engaging, and enthusiastic about leading the HR team and all HR functions across the company. Reporting directly to the President/CEO as part of the senior management team, the Director of Human Resources will have the following responsibilities:

• Implement practices and objectives that encourage an employee-centric, high-performance company culture
• Take a hands-on approach to recruiting and developing a superior work force that values quality, productivity and goals
• Advise and assist company managers regarding human resources issues
• Talent acquisition and implementation of employee learning, development and rewards programs
• Manage a three-person staff

The following skills are desired for the Director of Human Resources:

• Adept at HR functions, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, work force management, technology and data
• Business and HR strategy; able to evaluate and interpret information with a critical eye in order to make business decisions and recommendations
• Well-versed at HR in the global context as it relates to diversity and inclusion, risk management, corporate social responsibility, employment law and current regulations
• Solid leadership skills, with the ability to direct and contribute to organizational processes and initiatives
• Strong ethical practice focused on integrating the company’s core values throughout all business and organizational processes
• Business acumen enabling a keen understanding of how to apply information that contributes to the company’s strategic plan
• Able to manage relationships and provide service, support and guidance throughout the organization and with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills that enable effective exchange of information with stakeholders
• Global and cultural awareness that values and considers the viewpoints and backgrounds of employees throughout the organization

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources, organizational development or business
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources
• Active affiliation with appropriate human resources organizations and networks
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification required

Contact: Karen Spaeder