Tubelite Hiring for Director, Human Resources at Dallas, TX  Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, HR-Operations is responsible for proactively leading both strategic and tactical HR support for the Operations team for SFS Tubelite brand locations. This role will partner with the leaders and must understand the business beyond the HR function, influence the overall operations and contribute to successful business outcomes. The Director, HR – Operations will act as change agent; assess and anticipate HR-related needs and proactively communicate needs with the HR team and leadership teams. Director, HR – Operations will identify and influence new ways for HR to support the business and strategies. This role will serve as a generalist to provide operational HR counsel, coaching, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and associate relations.

POSITION DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business Results – facilitates business change and performance across assigned groups by partnering with leaders to deliver on effective people strategies.

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition – responsible for the talent acquisition strategy for hourly, non-leadership exempt positions and all other leadership exempt positions in the Operations departments, partnering with the Talent Acquisition team for support.

• Organization Capability – partners with leaders to understand current and future skill and capability needs.

  • Works with leaders to assist in job design and role definition to ensure an appropriate structure is in place to meet business objectives. Supports leaders in communications with the workforce.
  • Partners and works closely with the SFS Training and Development Specialists to develop competencies and career progression opportunities for associates at all levels. Assists and supports team members with development and partners with leaders in supporting their team members on their development.
  • Conducts regular succession planning reviews with assigned leaders.
  • Partners with SFS Training and Development Specialists to facilitate team member training as required (Safety, Code of Conduct, Anti-Harassment, etc.), and acts as the liaison to work with and leverage the Training Specialists for training content, LMS and facilitation to meet the needs of the assigned areas.

• Employee Relations – Provides oversight to the HRBPs and Coordinators as the primary contact for assigned leaders and team members.

  • Provides guidance with the managing and resolving of routine and complex team member issues. Oversees effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
  • Balances the needs of the business and being a champion for team members. Knows how to negotiate win-win outcomes.
  • Partners with leaders to assist with personnel related issues due to progressive discipline or leave management.
  • Provides oversight of contact and support for team members in providing answers to questions regarding HR programs, such as policies, procedures, benefits, wellness, etc.

• Performance Management – effectively administers the performance management process in collaboration with the VP, HR.

  • Helps drive a focus on team member development with leaders. Assists in ensuring that the lean culture and tools are used to support business objectives and drive performance, cross training, etc.

• Acts as an advisor to leaders for performance issues and concerns to coach team members and will counsel associates, as needed.

• Works closely with Safety on testing issues, workers compensation and UNUM leave process.

• Oversees the coordination of employee service recognition events and annual event programs.

• Supports an inclusive work environment and ensures that recruitment, retention, advancement, and other activities support a diverse workforce.

• Provide oversight of benefits administration which includes team member’s questions and concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned and required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) from a four-year college or university in related field

• Minimum 8 years relevant generalist work experience in Human Resources; preferably in a manufacturing environment

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

SKILL and KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to understand SFS’ business, aligning programs and services with strategic and business objectives.

• Ability to objectively coach associates and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues.

• Ability to analyze situations and solve problems.

• Collaborative approach when working with other depts. and at all levels of organization.

• Ability to positively influence change and provide leadership in adapting to changing business needs.

• Must be able to plan and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

• Strong computer and data analysis skills are required.

• Computer Skills: HRIS/Payroll software, Applicant Tracking Software, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director, HR – Operations has direct responsibility for the SFS Tubelite brand HR Generalists and dotted line responsibility for Talent Acquisition supporting the locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Mostly an office environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor. The noise levels in the work environment are usually moderate.

• Travel requirements are approximately 25% and may require travel to support other SFS locations as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Women/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities