Director, Human Resources (M&A)

at  DuraServ Corp

DuraServ has been awarded 10 years in a row by Dallas Business Journal as one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Businesses of Dallas. We are proud of our positive reputation and legacy. To help us keep pace with our rapid growth, we are seeking a professional Human Resources Director (Corporate) that will be our brand champion in engaging and retaining top talent.
If you are searching for a new career opportunity that provides you with a chance to lead a true HR transformation, come walk through the open doors at DuraServ and be part of the winning team that leads our industry.
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Mission: At DuraServ, we are one of the top distributors and service providers of commercial doors, residential doors, and docks. We are the most trusted provider in the industry where People, Products, and Performance are top priorities. Since opening our doors in 2001, our secret to sustaining continual growth has been our culture, which is focused on taking great care of every customer, treating employees well and with respect, and being “first and best” in all markets servicing our customers.
The Director, HR (M&A) is essential to our success at DuraServ by executing foundational HR Operations activities and special HR Projects that are in direct connection with our merger and acquisition activities. This individual leads a positive change experience and is our brand champion demonstrating a high degree of positive energy that results in HR excellence for our growing business across the United States. From partnering with leaders to representing us with our team members, you can progressively grow your career as we grow!

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Human Resources (M&A) is responsible for leading, managing, and executing the company’s strategy for mergers and acquisitions as it relates to human capital practices. There is a high degree of responsibility to manage the due diligence, game planning, implementation, and cross-functional communication and alignment related to the disciplines of HR pre and post M&A events. Building collaborative relationships and partnering with senior leaders is a core competency in this role. Additional focus is required on post-acquisition success to ensure the corporate HR Team has fully integrated the new teams into the systems and processes. HR discipline expertise is required in employment practices, labor law, full cycle talent management, and total rewards. As a growing company, this role will also lead special HR projects for the enterprise.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• (K) Discipline of Human Resources: Knowledge of principles and procedures for talent management, total rewards, corporate social responsibility, culture, inclusion and diversity, employment practices, labor law and HR technology platforms.
• (K) Culture Practices: Knowledge of practices that ensure the workplace experience drives positive retention of talent, a sense of well-being and belonging, and community.
• (K) Business Experience: Knowledge of merger and acquisition due diligence, game planning, implementation and integration of HR disciplines.
• (K) Compliance: Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• (S) Critical Thinking: Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• (A) Deductive Reasoning: Has the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• (A) Resilience and Emotional Intelligence: Can remain unbiased and resilient in challenging situations and times while providing common-sense coaching and advice to others.
  Leadership Competencies
  For all jobs at DuraServ, the following competencies are essential for success in the job: Action Oriented Communicates Effectively Customer Focus Decision Quality Drives Results Ensures Accountability Instills Trust Self-Development

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, human resources, or related field and eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in the HR discipline at a manager or director level.
• Experience required in merger and acquisition business deals.
• Experience in HCM technology platforms.
• Certified credentials from bona-fide HR institutions are a plus.

EEO STATEMENT

DuraServ is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and afford equal employment opportunities to team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our EEO policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between DuraServ and its team members, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and application of policies.
Disclaimer
This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the job role. The scope of the job responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the overall strategy, direction, and execution of all merger and acquisition projects ensuring consistency with DuraServ’s strategies, commitments, and goals. Works closely with the C-Suite and IMO Team to ensure the M&A event is successful and smooth.

• Works in close collaboration with the DuraServ IMO Team and CHRO. Has the ability to conduct a comprehensive due diligence review of employment practices, HR vendors, HR services, and translate findings to a gap analysis and action plan for integration standardization. Responsible for providing senior leaders with key insights from the due diligence process that requires review and approval on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Facilitates and project lead across workstreams and team members including Finance/Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, and Sales. Gains alignment on the solutions to address gaps in business practices prior to the M&A event and partners with line management on immediate implementation of company required HR practices.
• Is as a liaison with various stakeholders to provide HR direction in resolving M&A HR issues; recommending solutions and processes to address transition pains; and advising Management of paths of success to resolve integration issues.
• Must demonstrate influential abilities while combining strategic planning, general business management, and project management to drive successful transitions.
• Is a member of the Welcome Team at acquisition kick-off events and facilitates a successful New Hire Orientation and Onboarding process to DuraServ.
• Provide guidance on standard and best practice HR M&A processes through verbal and written communication and plans. Identify and mitigate risks and integration challenges for the corporate HR team and provide solutions based on integration strategies. Work closely with the corporate HR Team and other DuraServ Teams to ensure a smooth transition on HR vendors, HR services, HR technology and other HR practices.
• Ensures a sound HCM Technology Transition Plan is developed and executed with success.
• Utilize project management expertise for merger and acquisition HR projects to positively impact employee lifecycle and business outcomes. The project scope is the establishment and implementation of HR disciplines related to corporate social responsibility, employment practices and labor law, culture programs, talent management and total rewards.
• May perform other HR related responsibilities, as assigned.