Director, Human Resources

Century Link is an industry-leading provider of communications, high speed Internet and entertainment services from coast to coast. Our combination of business and residential service solutions – including home and wireless voice solutions and digital television – provide innovative solutions to our customers. Century Link is proud to be a participant in the U.S. General Services Administration Networx program, the largest communications services contract in the world.

Century Link offers you the opportunity to develop and cultivate your career as we lead the communications industry into the future.

Come join the Century Link family and be a part of something special!

The HR Director serves as a consultant and provides HR leadership to Global Field Operations senior leaders on its talent agenda and HR/Labor related issues. The HR Director acts as employee champion and change agent to drive engagement and partners/collaborates with the HR COE functions to deliver value added service to the business unit. The HR Director is knowledgeable about the business financial position, its short- mid- & long-range plans, its culture and its competition and aligns HR strategies to meet business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS –

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10-15 years human resources experience, including at least 5 at a management level or above
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• HR Certification (PHR, SPHR) preferred
• Experience working in matrix environment
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including employee relations, training and development, recognition and rewards, compensation, performance management, collective bargaining.
• Previous leadership experience supporting multi-site remote field locations
• Ability to travel across the U.S. as needed

QUALIFICATIONS - TECHNICAL

SKILLS:

• Effectively develop and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships – up, down and across the organization – in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Financial knowledge (business acumen), consulting skills, leadership skills, collaborative, multi-tasking, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent client management skills and strong conflict management, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Independent and a self-motivator with a strong sense of urgency
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with automated HRIS systems (i.e. SAP)

No Discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug test and background check.