Senior Director, Human Resources

at  Copeland

ABOUT US

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
We are a sustainable company engaged to the values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Responsibility. We seek professionals who share our vision of creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, today and for future generations.
We are looking for your talent, join our team and start your journey today!

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Director Human Resources will lead the business facing Copeland Mexico HR team with manufacturing plants in Chihuahua, Guadalajara, Juarez, Reynosa and Saltillo. This position will collaborate with leaders to drive Copeland’s people strategy, inclusive of engagement and employee experience, developing our people, diversity, equity and inclusion, wellbeing and organization effectiveness. Coaching the leadership team and effectively deploying change management are key to this role. A hybrid working model is offered, but the work location for this role will be based out of one of our Copeland Mexico locations.

As the Senior Director Human Resources, you will be responsible for

• Working with the team to enable process standardization and automation of HR service delivery.
• Supporting and facilitating talent management processes and organizational development activities.
• Supporting labor relations strategies, contract negotiation, and workforce effectiveness programs.
• Developing HR talent through coaching, feedback and stretch assignments.
• Leading special projects to influence and support the cultural and people aspects of organizational change and business improvement initiatives.
• Proactively researching best practices, legal developments, emerging trends, and industry benchmarks to ensure leading HR practices.
• Collaborating with Plant HR Teams to drive positive people KPIs – turnover reduction, retention strategies, employee engagement – including root cause analysis and corresponding action/mitigation plans.
• Engaging and actively collaborating with the Copeland Centers of Excellence to:
• Attract a consistent pipeline of diverse top talent while providing an outstanding candidate experience.
• Identify and utilize development programs that meet the needs of the business.
• Establish and implement market competitive total rewards programs, including wage and salary structures, pay policies and benefits and wellbeing programs.
• Reinforcing and living Copeland’s vision, mission and values and Copeland behaviors.
• Consistently demonstrating the highest degree of integrity and ethical conduct.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or other related field
• 10+ years of related leadership and/or HR experience with increased levels of responsibility and accountability in a global manufacturing organization.
• Bi-lingual fluency in Spanish and English is required
• Strong working knowledge of Mexican employment and labor law; experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements and assisting management with labor matters
• Demonstrated knowledge of core HR processes, including performance management, organization design, leadership development, talent management, and succession planning
• Prior experience with identification of high potential talent and leading talent strategy reviews
• Proven experience building strong identity teams that apply diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common objectives and a shared mindset
• Ability to proactively balance and influence the interests of multiple stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; prior experience clearly expressing complex ideas and strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively disseminate information in a clear and concise manner
• Experience leading projects and driving data-based decision-making processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or graduate degree in human resources or related field
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred
• HR leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment as well as multi-plant oversight
• Workday HRIS proficiency
• Experience leading through transition to Centers of Excellence HR delivery model

• Working with the team to enable process standardization and automation of HR service delivery.
• Supporting and facilitating talent management processes and organizational development activities.
• Supporting labor relations strategies, contract negotiation, and workforce effectiveness programs.
• Developing HR talent through coaching, feedback and stretch assignments.
• Leading special projects to influence and support the cultural and people aspects of organizational change and business improvement initiatives.
• Proactively researching best practices, legal developments, emerging trends, and industry benchmarks to ensure leading HR practices.
• Collaborating with Plant HR Teams to drive positive people KPIs – turnover reduction, retention strategies, employee engagement – including root cause analysis and corresponding action/mitigation plans.
• Engaging and actively collaborating with the Copeland Centers of Excellence to:
• Attract a consistent pipeline of diverse top talent while providing an outstanding candidate experience.
• Identify and utilize development programs that meet the needs of the business.
• Establish and implement market competitive total rewards programs, including wage and salary structures, pay policies and benefits and wellbeing programs.
• Reinforcing and living Copeland’s vision, mission and values and Copeland behaviors.
• Consistently demonstrating the highest degree of integrity and ethical conduct