HR Director

at  Maxim Crane Works LP

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director, Human Resources is responsible for proactively leading all aspects of strategic and tactical HR support for their designated region within the company, which includes the northeast and southeast regions. The Director, Human Resources works closely with the regional operational leadership on all things people, including talent acquisition and retention, leadership and employee development, performance management, succession planning, engagement and culture, and legal compliance.
This role is HYBRID. The HR Director must work in the office from a branch location 1-2 days/week and have the ability to travel and support offices across the region as needed, approximately 25-50% of the time.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Track record of strong business partnership within a matrix environment: a strategic leader who takes initiative and ownership.
• Strong business acumen; understands business beyond the HR function.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution, negotiation, and coaching skills that lead to desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and adapt national strategies at a local/regional level.
• Pro-active and solutions oriented. Builds trust; connects with people; likeable, high confidence, low ego, coachable.
• Self-motivated with outstanding planning, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and recommend solutions to improve employee engagement, performance, and retention.
• Excellent presentation skills and executive presence; can effectively articulate ideas, concepts, and processes from the field to the C-suite,
• Exudes passion, high energy, ability to energize others, works smart, displays a sense of urgency, and has a high level of integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and “Customer Focus” with ability to positively interact at all levels of the organization from the field to executive leadership.
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding Human Resources issues.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, with the familiarity of HR Information Systems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• 10 years human resources management experience with multi-site responsibility; experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Experience in a unionized work environment.
  The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
  Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Functions as key HR strategic business partner with business leadership teams to develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies.
• Acts as a credible coach and confidante to these leadership teams, as well as a strong employee advocate.
• Provides leadership, guidance and counsel on matters related to talent, organizational change, human capital, labor relations, employee engagement, etc.
• Employee relations – strong expertise in investigations, performance management, and building relationships with all levels of employees.
• Develops and executes HR projects, processes, and programs aligned with business objectives.
• Serves as expert in change management processes to positively impact organizational effectiveness; provides guidance and coaching to leadership team on change management.
• Participates in monthly regional business reviews to present HR metrics and identify any areas of opportunity.
• Collaborates with other HR leaders to share best practices, critical needs issues, and initiatives.
• Provides coaching and guidance to managers on organizational development related matters, including organizational analysis, strategy, structure and key processes to support organizational/business needs.
• Builds and supports an employee engagement strategy that facilitates organizational performance and enables successful organizational change.
• Focuses on operational excellence through innovation, efficiency, process excellence, and accountability.
• Collaborates with fellow human resources team members and experts to effectively deliver best in class human resources leadership and support.