Director of Corporate Human Resources

Position Summary

The Director of Corporate Human Resources (DCHR) is directly responsible for the overall administration of Human Resources functions of the Company including, but not limited to, human capital management, implementation and management of all benefit plans, the wage administration and performance evaluation programs, immigration, worker’s compensation, employee relations, recruitment and staffing, government compliance and reporting, manager coaching and training and personnel recordkeeping.

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops HR strategies to support the achievement of the company’s strategic primary business goals and articulates Human Resource needs and plans to the Executive Management Team

• Functions as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each business unit regarding key organizational and human resources issues

• Coaches and advises supervisors and managers in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters such as staffing and job development, handling employee concerns and complaints, performance issues and policy compliance

• Ensures compliance with Federal and State legislation pertaining to all personnel matters

• Maintains knowledge of current and impending employment legislation that may affect the Company and initiates efforts to comply

• Communicates changes in employment and labor related legislation to management and staff and provides applicable training and education

• Monitors and acts as liaison for all legal cases in the area of employment and immigration law in cooperation with Corporate Legal Counsel, the President and CEO, and other designated legal advisors

• May represent the Company, with counsel, in mediation and court ordered appearances

• Ensures compliance with all immigration laws and ensure foreign nationals obtain and maintain the appropriate work visas

• Performs sponsorship and administrative duties for those employees applying for appropriate work visas and permanent U.S. residency

• Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; develops and maintains the Company Employee Policy Manual

• Communicates changes in Company personnel policies and procedures and ensures proper compliance is followed

• Responsible for the plan design, implementation, enrollment and overseeing the day-to-day administration of the Company’s medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and ancillary insurance programs

• Develops new or modified plans and employee benefit policies, and supervises administration of existing plans while maintaining cost controlling procedures

• Stays current on PPACA laws and how they affect the Company’s current and future benefit plans and employee wellness initiatives

• Acts as the designated UGA 401k Plan Administrator and along with the President and CEO is a designated fiduciary of the plan

• Exercises discretionary authority and responsibility regarding plan administration, ensures the Plan is in, and maintains compliance with ERISA guidelines

• Develops, recommends, and implements new and revised compensation programs, policies, procedures

• Conducts regular job evaluations, wage analysis studies, participates in wage surveys and provides advice to managers to ensure Company compliance with its compensation practices

• Provides strategic support for Company workforce development and succession planning program initiatives

• Establishes and oversees recruitment and placement practices and procedures, including job postings, advertisement, interviewing, testing, reference checks, pre-selection, and onboarding of new employees

• Ensures compliance with OFCCP and EEO regulations; plans, develops and executes the Company’s annual Affirmative Action Plan

• Develops and oversees the Company’s college relations and internship program initiatives

• Oversees the maintenance of ADP HRB Human Resources Information System

• Researches additional module functionality and implements features to enhance the efficiency of HR related tasks for managers and employees

• Oversees the administration of the Company’s Worker’s Compensation Program including the filing claims, payroll-reporting, compliance postings and documentations, settlements, appeals, etc.

• Ensures strict confidentiality of all employment and high level executive management information

• Manages the staff of the Human Resources Department

• Maintains a positive, personable and respectful attitude

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or SPHR and/or SHRM-SCP Certification and 7+ years of exempt level Human Resources experience gained through increasingly responsible positions within all Human Resources functions
• Supervisory experience in personnel management or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• At least 5 years of experience in an executive leadership role
• Generalist background with broad knowledge of human capital management, leadership, employment, compensation, benefits planning and implementation, employee relations, recruitment, strategic planning, federal and state regulatory compliance, workforce development, safety & OSHA and personnel record keeping
• Advanced skills in most Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Strong HRIS skills and other Human Resources computer applications
• Demonstrate strong professional written and verbal communication and possess the ability to prepare and facilitate meetings, presentations, training classes and webinars
• Results and people oriented while demonstrating sound judgement
• Comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with daily activities and have excellent analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, be resourceful and well-organized

Other

• Occasional local and overnight domestic and international travel required
• Has supervisory responsibilities for all HR employees

Core Competencies

• Job Knowledge
• Initiative
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Time Management and Productivity
• Quality Communication
• Customer Service
• Results Driven
• Performance Management
• Developing Others
• Driving Execution
• Financial Acumen/Budget Management
• Strategy Alignment