HR Director

The HR Director will be directly responsible for the overall development, implementation and administration of the Company’s human resources functions, with an emphasis on recruitment/staffing, talent management, training, employee relations, performance management and employment data. The HR Director will report to the Vice President and General Counsel and will support the Company’s officers and managers.

The key responsibilities of the HR Director include:

• Recruitment/staffing, including development and implementation of a recruitment plan to identify, attract, and retain employees, analyzing staffing needs, matching candidates with Company needs and job requirements and identifying recruitment sources;
• Development of a wage and salary program, including comparisons at local, national and industry levels;
• Creation of job descriptions and job advertisements;
• Development of job application forms;
• Talent management/succession planning with a focus on assessment of talent supply and development of strategies to close gaps;
• Training/employee education, utilizing computer-based learning systems;
• Employee relations, including responding to employee inquiries and facilitating resolution of employment issues;
• Performance management, emphasizing development of forms and guidelines for annual employee appraisals and other performance management systems;
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, employment related contractual obligations, and Company policies;
• Management of the Company Employee Handbook and other employment policies;
• Management of employment data, including development and implementation of a human resource information system (HRIS);
• Management of payroll, benefits, employee attendance and leave;
• Assisting with disciplinary action, including employment terminations, and exit interviews;
• Conducting investigations of employee claims, including discrimination and unemployment claims;
• Management of the Company’s drug and alcohol policies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and/or SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification;
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard human resources management concepts, practices, and procedures;
• Fluency in English and Spanish (preferred);
• Excellent writing, interpersonal communication and presentation skills;
• Strong experience in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Significant experience in developing and implementing recruitment and talent management/succession planning programs and initiatives;
• Demonstrated experience in effectively implementing change management strategies;
• Ability to work effectively in a small, privately-held organization;
• Achievement and results oriented with ability to translate vision/strategy into specific goals, action plans, and deliverables;
• Strong influencing capability with management and colleagues;
• Superior supervisory skills;
• Ability to lead and motivate others.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.