Human Resources Director

The Human Resources Director leads the HR function for the Valeron Strength Films division which consists of 1 US and 1 international location. Reporting to the Vice President/General Manager (VP/GM), the Human Resources Director is responsible for a wide range of functions including: HR Strategy, Organization Design & Effectiveness, Talent Management/Employee Development, Compensation, Employee Relations, HR Policies & Procedures, HR legal compliance and Company Culture. Ensures HR strategy aligns with business plans and strategic objectives

Human Resource Management

• Effectively manage all areas of the HR function in Houston from managing daily and tactical tasks to effectively leading the strategic elements such as workforce planning, morale/culture, change management and risk mitigation.
• Establish and execute annual talent management cycle
• Initiate, support, and drive change, as needed throughout the business
• Revise and/or create, implement, and effectively communicate human resource or people related processes and policies
• Interpret, report, and manage compliance with the applicable state/country laws and regulations
• Fosters continuous improvement by analyzing processes, monitoring effectiveness, and identifying actions to reduce complexity and/or enhance operational performance.
• Utilizes data to drive decisions and ensure accurate recordkeeping/data integrity is maintained. Oversees the management of all leaves of absences including FMLA, parental leave, short term/long term disability, and worker’s compensation.
• Effectively understand and contribute to Valeron’s Long Range Plant Priorities including an increasing focus on commercial excellence and organic growth.

Talent Acquisition

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies for exempt and non-exempt roles
• Proactive and regular review of non-exempt workforce planning needs to ensure staffing levels meet production needs
• Engaged with local and division leadership regarding employee needs within plant and division
• Execute Valeron’s recruitment process; partner with managers and lead all phases of the recruitment process

Training & Development

• Manage the identification and development of "High Potential" and Early in Career employees, working with management and corporate leaders for intentional development
• Identify, design, and deliver training and mentoring programs that promote employee development and engagement
• Non-Exempt: Production Employee Training solutions
• Exempt: ITW Business Model Education, Leadership & Management Foundations
• Managerial courage to identify and coach managers and/or leaders in real time
• Manage performance review process for all employees, including performance issues of individuals and teams

Employee Relations

• Facilitate, counsel and coach employees and managers to resolution regarding employee relations
• Builds and drives employee engagement strategies
• Partner w/Operations Leadership, VP/GM and Essen HR Generalist to define CLA (local union) negotation strategy
• Oversee FMLA, STD and LTD administration, leveraging Site HRG and Corporate HR as needed
• Personally manages complex or significant employee relations issues
• Analyzes employment-related concerns, patterns, and business needs to proactively develop and implement action plans to address pervasive issues.
• Balances legal exposure with business outcomes. Consults with ITW Corporate Employee Relations department as required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Coordinate compensation review process for promotions, merit increases and bonus plans
• Develops and administers job evaluations, salary ranges and annual merit review programs, using relevant market data as needed to maintain competitiveness.
• Collaborates with VP/GM and Controller on annual bonus programs and ITW Corporate compensation department.
• Serve as backup to Site HR Generalists to manage and oversee bi-weekly payroll processing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
• Minimum of 8 - 10+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, preferably with at least one previous HR leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a business that has demonstrated commercial best practices, success and revenue growth preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally less than 25% of the time
• Excellent project management skills, ability to exercise independent judgment and work well independently or in a team
• High level of intellectual curiosity with ability to find problems and provide solutions
• Strategic thinking with ability to accelerate and influence change
• HR Certification is a benefit in this role