Director of Human Resources

About the role

The Director of Human Resources is the senior HR leader for EcoWater North America and a key partner to the President and leadership team. This role is responsible for aligning the company's people, leadership, and organizational structure with business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner to the President and leadership team, advising on organizational structure, leadership effectiveness, and key business decisions.
• Regularly engage senior leaders to assess organizational health, team performance, and emerging people risks.
• Coach leaders on performance management, team dynamics, and leadership behaviors.
• Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and sensitive leadership situations.
• Guide site HR on employee relations, ensuring consistent judgment and application of policy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and EcoWater and Marmon HR policies; partner with legal as needed to manage risk and resolve issues appropriately.

Talent & Organizational Capabilities

• Lead the company’s talent strategy to align talent capability with business priorities.
• Partner on hiring for key roles, including role design, candidate selection, and final decisions.
• Lead talent reviews and succession planning with leadership, identifying risk, readiness, and development priorities.
• Ensure development plans for key talent are actionable, aligned to business needs, and owned by leaders.
• Partner with leaders and HR to implement training and development initiatives that address capability gaps and support succession.
• Build external talent pipelines to support critical roles and long-term needs.

HR Operations & Organizational Effectiveness

• Set HR priorities and operating approach aligned with company goals and Marmon expectations.
• Provide direction to site HR, ensuring clarity in roles, priorities, and execution expectations.
• Partner with Marmon Water and HR Centers of Excellence to execute compensation planning, benefits processes, and core HR programs effectively.
• Oversee key annual processes, including performance management, compensation planning, and benefits enrollment.
• Monitor engagement, retention, and organizational trends, and partner with leaders to drive targeted actions.
• Support communication and change efforts, including town halls, leadership messaging, and organizational updates.
• Lead organizational changes and integration efforts, ensuring alignment in roles, processes, and accountability.
• Identify and implement improvements in HR processes and operating practices to enhance leader effectiveness and employee experience.