Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and initiatives that align with the overall business strategy.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to forecast workforce needs and design succession planning initiatives.
- Provide thought leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
2. Talent Acquisition and Retention:
- Oversee the recruitment process, including job posting, interviewing, and onboarding, to attract top talent.
- Design and implement employee retention strategies, ensuring high levels of job satisfaction and productivity.
- Monitor trends in the labor market and develop competitive hiring and retention practices.
3. Employee Relations and Engagement:
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, resolving complex employee relations issues.
- Develop initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Conduct regular employee surveys and implement changes based on feedback.
4. Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure HR policies comply with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations.
- Manage risk by addressing workplace safety, harassment, and discrimination issues proactively.
- Lead internal audits and support compliance with regulatory requirements.
5. Training and Development:
- Create and oversee learning and development programs to enhance employee skills and leadership potential.
- Manage performance appraisal systems to ensure clear expectations and regular feedback.
- Support career growth and professional development opportunities.
6. Compensation and Benefits:
- Design and oversee competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Conduct regular market analyses to maintain salary competitiveness.
- Manage payroll operations and ensure accuracy and compliance.
7. Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team to ensure operational excellence.
- Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration within the department.
Proven experience as HR DirectorFull understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectivesExcellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulationsThorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practicesA business acumen partnered with attention to the human elementKnowledge of data analysis and reportingExcellent organizational and leadership skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal skillsDiligent and firm with high ethical standardsBSc/BA in human resources, business administration or relevant field; MSc/MA in human resources will be a plus