Senior Director, HR

About the role

This role is responsible for providing HR leadership to the Clutches & Brakes Division of the Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS) segment of Regal Rexnord. The role will be based in Milwaukee, WI, which is the headquarters for the Industrial Powertrain Solutions segment. The Clutches & Brakes Division is a major contributor to the Segment, with just under 2000 associates and $680M in revenue. There are 16 main sites located in the United States, Mexico, Germany, France, Denmark, UK, India, Brazil and China.

Responsibilities

• Conducts workforce planning based on strategy and leverage data and analytics to identify priorities.
• Affirms needs and draws connections across the business; identifies implications from a talent, structure and skills requirements.
• Develops organizational design and restructuring plans to optimize resource allocation.
• Talent Management/Leadership Development/Diversity & Inclusion
  • Develops and leads the Division talent management initiatives to establish a robust pipeline of diverse leadership talent.
  • Leverages talent across the Segment and Enterprise (facilitator) to identify opportunities for developing leadership talent.
  • Key partner in facilitating the development and execution of experience based development plans for high potentials.
  • Manages the talent review and succession planning process; provides expertise and guidance to the Division’s business leadership and HR teams.
  • Actively leads and participates in the talent acquisition of key Division leadership positions.
  • Implements actions to create a highly engaged, high performing, and inclusive work environment across the Division.
  • Demonstrates the use of 80/20, continuous improvement and deliver results aligned with the Segment and Enterprise HR strategy, including KPIs.
• Functional Expertise
  • Based on previous HR Business Partner experience, is able to provide hands-on coaching to business unit and site HR leaders.
  • Ensures strong HR capabilities are within the Division; leads in the selection, development and evaluation of HR talent.
  • Experienced to provide strong oversight on daily or complex employee relations investigations and resolution of major issues.
  • Key advisor and coach to the Division’s HR leaders, business leadership and line management on appropriate HR practices and policies; insures implementation and compliance.
  • Identifies opportunities to simplify processes and enhance value of HR to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness or related field.
• 8 years HR business partner experience; preferably within a global industrial manufacturing environment.
• Past 3+ years’ experience managing an HR team (direct and indirect).
• Demonstrated track record of partnering with senior leaders to develop and implement talent strategies that produce measurable outcomes and drive business results.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to establish trust, credibility and rapport at all levels of the organization; seen as humble, direct, and authentic while possessing executive presence.
• Proven ability to be hands on, roll up sleeves and demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, results-orientation.
• Has a mindset of continuous improvement and can embrace Regal’s 80/20 principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships and influence resources outside one’s direct responsibility.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness or related field.
• 8 years HR business partner experience; preferably within a global industrial manufacturing environment.
• Past 3+ years’ experience managing an HR team (direct and indirect).
• Demonstrated track record of partnering with senior leaders to develop and implement talent strategies that produce measurable outcomes and drive business results.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to establish trust, credibility and rapport at all levels of the organization; seen as humble, direct, and authentic while possessing executive presence.
• Proven ability to be hands on, roll up sleeves and demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, results-orientation.
• Has a mindset of continuous improvement and can embrace Regal’s 80/20 principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships and influence resources outside one’s direct responsibility.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and globally.

Skills

• Master’s Degree or MBA highly preferred.
• Experience in global industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Hands-on experience in talent management and leadership development.
• Ability to manage and lead HR teams.
• Experience in employee relations and investigations.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring at least 3 days per week (Monday–Thursday) onsite at the designated Regal Rexnord location, with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days, including Friday.