Director Human Resources - Business Unit
Job in
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Briggs & Stratton
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager, HR Manager, Employee Relations -
Management
Talent Manager, HR Manager, Employee Relations, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Director Human Resources - Business Unit
As a HR Director your goal is to participate in the development of strategies and deliver human resources solutions for a business unit’s corporate functions. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to all levels of management on day-to-day HR matters and implement location specific programs to support HR operations. #LI-MD1 #LI-Onsite
You will do this by:- Partnering with leaders in the development of workforce solutions that drive alignment with the broader location and/or region’s goals. Leading the execution of human resources initiatives for multiple locations and/or functions, regionally or globally
- Partnering with facility HR teams and HR Shared Services to ensure resolution of employee concerns and problems with goal of future problem prevention consistent with government laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, human resources policies and procedures
- Overseeing and/or completing generalist duties to advise Leaders on both strategic and tactical plans which may include: conducting internal investigations, facilitating workforce reductions and/or terminations and grievance administration; participating in contract negotiations with appropriate HR/Leadership of the locations and/or regions
- Delivering written communications and presentations to communicate concepts related to one or more functional HR areas for diverse audiences of managers and employees; developing and conducting training and presentations
- Leading and managing workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and training efforts for leaders, managers salaried (exempt and nonexempt) and production/hourly, employees, students and temporary employees
- Driving effective performance management by assisting employees and managers with performance management processes including leading calibration, merit planning and other incentive programs
- Collaborating within Human Resources to develop, document and recommend continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions
- Directing the work of groups of employees (leads through managers) and performing full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: recruitment, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
You are the kind of person who is/has:- Ready to take the next step in your career to a director role that balances strategic and tactical work
- Able to become ingrained in the business and be the go to human resources partner for a business unit leader
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field OR equivalent education and experience
- Minimum ten years related professional, progressive experience in human resources setting
- Minimum of three, with five or more preferred, years of leadership and management experience
- Experience in a large, global organization preferred
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
- Extensive knowledge of principles & practices of HR, HR regulations and compliance for assigned locations and/or regions
- Demonstrated skills in employee relations w/ strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision making; demonstrated ability to partner and influence at all levels in the business and to be viewed as a credible, valuable source of information and integral part of management team
- Strong organization and time management/project management skills necessary to prioritize and oversee projects or teams with multiple assignments and to meet deadlines; ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Strong communication skills to facilitate work with diverse groups of employees
- Foundational experience in building and/or delivering change management and organization development plans
- Solid computer skills; understanding of all interfaces impacting HR function administration
- Ability to travel on an as needed, minimal…
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