Director, HR Business Partner; R&D

Position: Director, HR Business Partner (R&D)
Job-:
Human Resources

Location:

Atlanta, GA, United States Posted:
Travel:
Up to 10%
Worker Category:
Hybrid The Director, HRBP (R&D) serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive innovation, organizational effectiveness, and talent outcomes. This role partners closely with R&D leadership to develop and execute workforce strategies that enable scientific, technical, engineering, product development, and innovation functions to achieve business goals.

This leader leverages deep business acumen, talent expertise, and change leadership capabilities to influence organizational design, leadership effectiveness, talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and culture initiatives within a dynamic and highly specialized R&D environment.

This position will serve Rheem North America, located in Atlanta, GA (Sandy Springs). This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 10+ years’ experience in a Human Resources Generalist function 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role Strong ability to influence and coach leaders, including Director-level+ functional leaders Excellent communications skills (speaking, writing, & listening) with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from regulatory agencies, public groups, employees, and company leaders Broad knowledge of the principles, laws, and regulations related to the management of human resources (city, state, & federal employment laws).Experience

in conflict management and conflict resolution for managers/leaders.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to develop, manage and conduct training programs. Experience in team management and coaching/developing employee performance. Proven ability to influence decision making. Ability to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Highest level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Experience in managing a departmental budget. Experience in leading change management.

Independent thought, good judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with others is a matrix team environment Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

HOW TO STAND OUT:

Master’s degree in human resources management or equivalent Human Resources Certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) Experience in a manufacturing environment with lean/six sigma concepts Experience in preparation of Affirmative Action Plans, working visa acquisitions, and continuous improvement programs8-10 years’ experience in a HR leadership role Experience in a unionized environment

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING DEPARTMENTS AND FUNCTIONS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

Building Business/Functional Talent Building Partnerships Coaching Compelling  Communication Creating Influence Driving Change Driving Execution Driving Innovation Empowering Others Focusing on Customer-First Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence Promoting Global Business Growth Systematic/Tactical Direction Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

Responsibilities Serve as a trusted advisor…