Director of Human Resources

Director, Human Resources - Electrical Cable and Flexible Conduit

Who We Are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are currently searching for a Human Resources Director for the Electrical Cable and Flexible Conduit (ECFC) business to be based out of our New Bedford, MA location. Reporting to Vice President, Human Resources - Electrical, this person will be responsible for delivering business results through human resource best practices and process management. They will be leading a team of 4 HR professionals located in our 3 ECFC facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years progressive success in various HR assignments, and experience in labor relations and negotiations. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus.

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Human Resources

* Act as a proactive thought partner to the Vice President, Human Resources for Electrical, passionately delivering H.R. functional excellence.

* Act as the day-to-day business partner for Atkore's VP/GM, Electrical Cable and Flexible Conduit.

* Contribute as a key HR leadership member actively managing corporate wide HR initiatives. Will lead cross-functional teams on these initiatives.

* Actively participate in the monthly HR Lean Daily Management cadence for the overall organizational and Atkore Business System (ABS) action plans.

Team Management

* Hire, train, and mentor HR staff of 4 direct reports.

* Set performance expectations and provide regular feedback.

* Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively.

* Monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.

Employee Relations

* Drive engagement and alignment and a results-oriented culture in supporting business.

* Manage anonymous complaint process with effective investigation and follow-up.

* Deliver training regarding compliance, performance management and cultural values on a consistent basis. Townhalls and round tables should have a standard cadence.

* Provide appropriate coaching and mentoring where appropriate.

Labor Management

* Execute effective negotiations planning process, including executive approval, parameter development and compliance.

* Negotiate labor agreements with streamlined health care and pension costs and best in class work rules.

Legal Compliance

* Ensure compliance with the Atkore Code of Ethical Conduct and all legal requirements related to human resources.

* Stay up-to-date on changes in labor laws and regulations

What You'll Do:

* Lead and develop a team of both union and non-union manufacturing plant Human Resources Business Partners across a geographically diverse footprint.

* Act as the day-to-day business partner for functional leaders within Electrical Cable and Flexible Conduit with an emphasis on talent management to build the best team possible.

* Partner with leaders within your client groups to drive talent management and performance management, which includes succession planning, training and development, performance review completion, etc.

* Contribute as a key HR leader for the Electrical Cable and Flexible Conduit HR team, drive process improvements for enterprise-wide HR programs and best practices, including those that you eventually become the 'owner' for.

* Provide HR support in new initiative rollouts in the form of innovative ideas, communication, change management, and thought partnership.

* Continuously improve HR metrics and the HR dashboard, including focus on improving time-to-fill, employee engagement, and turnover. Report out on HR metrics and prepare presentations as required.

* Conduct research into personnel programs, policies and activities and employment law and recommend strategies, changes or innovations where appropriate.

* Handle full-cycle recruitment for all positions within client groups. These will be mostly made up of professional positions.

* Manage and effectively investigate allegations of harassment and other aspects of mismanagement and implement appropriate corrective actions.

* Drive 100% on-time delivery to the annual HR calendar activities (merit review, organizational leadership review, compliance action plans, performance reviews, etc.).

* Provide coaching to managers regarding employee relations, difficult conversations, and process improvements.

* Maintain necessary records in our Human Resources Information System (UKG).

* Ensure compliance with employment related laws (EEO, OSHA, FLSA, ADAAA, FMLA, etc.).

* Liaise with your manager and/or peers on complex HR issues.

What You Bring:

* A Bachelor's Degree (this is required; additional higher education is great!).

* 10+ years' experience in a Human…