Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partnering

• Full-time

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partnering leads Human Resources Business Partners and provides HR leadership and expertise to senior managers, hiring managers and employees. Guides and manages Human Resources services, policies, and programs within assigned business unit(s) in US and Canada. Partners with Human Resources team on practices and objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture with emphasis on integrity, empowerment, quality, productivity, standards and goal attainment.

• Develops, implements and enforces employment policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines to align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Develops and implements human resources strategies and programs that promote an employee-oriented company culture with emphasis on integrity, quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Provides guidance and expertise in the areas of employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, labor relations and talent management.
• Partner with VP, HR Business Partnering and Projects on M&A projects.
• Directs Human Resources Business Partners for assigned lines of business. Plans, monitors, and appraises staff job contributions; determines customer-service strategies, resolving problems and implementing change.
• Guides management and employee actions, provides human resources advice, counsel, and decisions.
• Operates as a strategic and solutions-oriented business partner across the organization. Develops relationships and promotes partnerships with employees, management and external resources.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Team member for planning and executing NAM HR strategic projects. Participate in Global HR projects as required.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration or related discipline required.
• 15+ years of leadership human resources experience in a role of Director as anHR Business Partner and above required.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience providing consultation to diverse workforce across multiple disciplines and time zones in Canada and the US required.
• Experience managing Human Resources function in the unionized organization strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration in combination with experience outlined above preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  English – advanced level of proficiency.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic of knowledge.
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities:
  Advanced level.
• Extensive knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management.
• Knowledge of and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Ethical practice, global and cultural awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to appropriately interact with all levels of…