Human Resources Director

• **Local candidates only, this is on-site 4-5 days per week in Lowell, MA***

Director of HR

Direct Hire

Must Haves:
• Strong leadership experience (6 direct reports, team of 12)
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience
• Experience being the HR Director for a publicly traded company
• Experience with a similarly sized company (1500-2000 employees)
• Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Defense or R&D industry

Preferred:
• Strong Compensation experience
• Global company experience
• M&A exposure
• Experienced in a matrixed organization

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Human Resources Director to support a Global Engineering organization in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This is an exciting opportunity to drive impact, where our focus is on creating a high-performance culture, enabling and empowering our employees to do their best work, and on embedding diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the company. This position combines a blend of strategic and operational HR business leadership and is responsible for playing a key role in the design and implementation of various people, talent, culture and learning and development- related initiatives.

Managing our U.S.-based Human Resources Business Partners, HRIS and Operations teams, we are looking for a Human Resources professional who has the ability to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions. The person in this role must be able to lead a team of HR professionals and interface effectively with professionals at all levels throughout the organization. You will need excellent interpersonal skills, project planning and critical thinking skills. You must have the ability to function in a fast paced and innovative environment, be a self-starter and not be afraid of problem-solving complex issues. The position will partner with employees and managers in the designated organizations to execute the HR strategies that drive the business forward. The Director, Human Resources guides effective and efficient implementation of HR best practices in the disciplines of performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, career development and leadership development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop the U.S. Human Resources Business Partners, HRIS and Operations team to ensure the overall organizational effectiveness to achieve desired business results.
• Work closely with senior leaders and managers to build organizational capability by utilizing the range of strategic people related HR processes, including talent management, performance management, career development, L&D programs and resource planning.
• Partner closely with the broader HR team to develop effective HR solutions to meet business needs in areas such as recruitment, reward, talent, performance management and learning.
• Provide in-depth advice, coaching and guidance to senior leaders and managers on strategic HR policies and procedures to ensure that are supported in their roles as people managers.
• Facilitate and drive strategic discussions with the business leaders on organization design and structure.
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Provide guidance, day-to-day oversight and career development and enhancement opportunities for the team.

United States
Massachusetts
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