Director Human Resources

Position Description

Briggs & Stratton in Sherrill, NY is hiring a Human Resources Director. This role will report to the VP of HR and will participate in the development and delivery of Human Resources strategies and solutions for one or more
regions. This role will also act as a trusted advisor to all levels of management on day-to-day HR matters. This role also is responsible for implementing and overseeing regionally specific programs to support HR operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Partners with local leaders in the development of workforce solutions that drive alignment with the broader location and/or region’s goals. Leads the execution of human resources initiatives for multiple locations and/or functions, regionally.
• Partners with facility HR teams and HR Shared Services to ensure resolution of employee concerns and problems with the goal of future problem prevention consistent with the government laws and regulations, Sherrill and Munnsville are non-union.
• Advises Leaders on both strategic and tactical plans which may include: conduct internal investigations, facilitate workforce reductions and/or terminations and with appropriate HR/Leadership of the locations and/or regions.
• Delivers written communications and presentations to communicate concepts related to one or more functional HR areas for diverse audiences of managers and employees; develops and conducts training and presentations.
• Leads and manages workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and training efforts for leaders, managers salaried (exempt and nonexempt) and production/hourly, employees, students and temporary employees.
• Drives effective performance management by assisting employees and managers with performance management processes including leading calibration, merit planning and other incentive programs.
• Collaborates within Human Resources, document and recommend continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions.
• Directs the work of groups of employees (leads through managers) and performs a 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years related progressive experience in human resources.
• Minimum of five years of leadership and management experience in a large, complex global organization.
• Supply chain or manufacturing preferred experience.
• 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 the 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 within diverse groups of employees.
• Foundational experience in building and/or delivering change management and organizational development plans.

Education