HR Director, North America

About the role

The HR Director, North America will be based out of Ashtabula, OH and will travel between various sites in the US and Canada. Reporting into the Vice President, Human Resources Manager, the HR Director will provide HR leadership and strategies that support 400+ union and non-union employees across North America within our Color Solutions business unit. This position may assist other business units within the region.

Responsibilities

• Manages, coaches and develops local HR resources on business strategy, HR agenda and related deliverables.
• Manages the HR strategy including the implementation of global HR programs, processes and practices across the assigned geographic area.
• Leads the workforce planning process and efforts.
• Provides guidance on organization effectiveness, change and design interventions, and initiatives within the respective geographic area of responsibility and aligned with global initiatives.
• Manages employee relations in union and non-union environments; acts as a mediator between management and employees to resolve conflicts, address complaints, and improve workplace relations.
• Investigates ethics and compliance concerns, documents and reports on findings, and implements resolutions.
• Collaborates with the total rewards (compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, payroll and talent management) centers of excellence (COE) teams by creating, updating and executing on HR goals, initiatives and programs while working within the defined guidelines.
• Manages the direct and indirect labor talent acquisition; works with (and acts as) Site HR representative on creative, alternative staffing paths (local agencies, school outreach programs, job fairs, etc.).
• Works with federal, state, and local educational institutions to secure training grants and develop educational partnerships that strengthen the business and help develop associates.
• Drives annual performance reviews, compensation and succession planning processes.
• Ensures employees understand benefit offerings and timely enrollment in benefit plans.
• Oversees the leave of absence process.
• Coordinates the talent review process with site leaders including identifying top talent, creating succession plans and individual career plans.
• Partners with the talent management team to identify employee and leader training and development needs and executes learning and development initiatives at assigned geographic locations.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws, including OSHA regulations and EEOC standards; promotes a safe and inclusive work environment across all sites.
• Oversees and manages relationships with union representatives, negotiates collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), handles grievances, and ensures compliance with union contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience as a Human Resources Business Partner.
• 5+ years managing direct reports.
• Labor relations experience required.
• Experience working in HRIS and Payroll systems.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree or certification.
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Workday and UKG experience.

Pay

$180,147.89 - $225,184.86. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay and variable incentive programs.
• 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance.
• Variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of a diverse workforce.