Director of Human Resources

Rochester, NY

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a global manufacturer in search of a Director of Human Resources to join its team! This strategic Director of Human Resources will lead HR initiatives and align business objectives with employee and management needs. This critical leadership role is an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for fostering a high-performance culture, driving employee engagement, and ensuring HR strategies align with the organization's long-term goals. This position will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while actively promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

As the Director of HR, you will oversee all HR operations for the distribution center, partnering closely with senior HR leaders across functions. From spearheading employee development and recruitment efforts to managing complex employee relations issues and ensuring legal compliance, this role demands a results-driven leader with exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at leading change while championing employee success, then this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads human resources activities consistent with the company’s Human Resource Long Range Strategic Plan goals.
• Aligns the HR strategic initiatives with customer needs and translates strategic and tactical business plans into operational plans.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Ensures through subordinate staff that HR leads effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Partners closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Reviews personnel actions such as merit increases, promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions and advises supervisors/managers to assure compliance with established company objectives.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management leadership to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Directs the activities of recruitment, placement and orientation of employees.
• Develops company policies around HR support, activity, and employee relations.
• Responsible for developing annual departmental budget for staffing and capital expenditures and ensures that the department operates within budget guidelines.
• Maintains department statistics for corporate administration and regulatory purposes.
• Maintains professional affiliations and participates in professional and community activities to keep abreast of developments in the industry and in human resources.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• Master’s Degree in related field preferred.
• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or related senior-level HR Certification preferred.
• 10+ years human resources management experience.
• Must have the ability to report, write, interview, as well as counsel and advise people, in order to solve problems.
• Experience influencing and building consensus with executives and other key stakeholders.
• Experience presenting and communicating to a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience managing projects and leading new initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience exhibiting strategic leadership skills.
• Confidence, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Change agent with strong business acumen.
• Ability to build and maintain strong business partnerships and working relationships across functions, levels, and locations.
• Strong analytical skills, to include expert understanding of HR-related KPIs, and the ability to effectively communicate those to the client group.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Experience working with empowered/self-directed work team preferred.
• Willing to travel.
• Knowledge of QSR (Quality System Regulations) and ISO 13485.
• Advanced Computer skills (i.e. excel, word, power point).
• Must be able to give clear direction, communicate expectations and provide feedback to all levels of personnel.

Salary Range

$170-190k

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.