Director of Human Resources chez None

Job Title:       Director of Human Resources

Department:  Human Resources

Supervisor:    CEO

Location:        Battleboro, NC

Pay Type:       Salaried  Position      

Hiring Range: DOQ

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources is a senior leadership role responsible for all human resource areas and functions for LS Tractor USA, LLC’s North American operations.  Areas of responsibility include recruiting and hiring, policy development and implementation, employee relations, benefits design and administration, salary administration, payroll, workers compensation, performance evaluation, training and development and workforce planning. This role also oversees corporate administration, EHS and facilities management. 

Works across LSTA functional teams to provide information and support for organizational initiatives. Participates in important meetings including Dealer Council meetings and Dealer Conferences.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Staffing.  Oversees the staffing and recruitment functions for the organization. Supervises the HR Generalist who has primary responsibility for recruitment and on-boarding. Works with Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute staffing plans.

• Organizational Design and Workforce Planning.  Works with the Senior Leadership Team and Department Leaders to develop organizational structures that effectively facilitate operational effectiveness and premier customer service.  Works with the CFO to build annual staffing plan and budget.

• Policy Development and Implementation.  Develops policies for HR practices and certain administrative practices and processes. Works with Senior Leadership Team to finalize policy statements. Communicates policies to employees utilizing multiple media sources. Produces and distributes Employee Handbook.

• Employee Relations. Develops and executes practices and processes to build and maintain a positive employee relations environment across the organization. Develops and facilitates All Employee Meetings. Oversees the Employee Activities Committee. Provides opportunities for employees to voice concerns and works with all parties involved to resolve workplace disputes. Responds to employee concerns and third party claims, including unemployment and EEOC claims.

• Benefits Design and Administration. Ensures employee health and welfare plans are robust and cost effective. Works with third party administrators to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding health and welfare plans and our 401(k) plan. Supervises the HR/Accounting Specialist that administers payroll and employee benefits.

• Salary Administration.  Ensures pay structures are consistent with Company objectives and comply with State and Federal regulations. Develops and administers bonus programs and annual pay increases.   Oversees the payroll process and ensures each payroll is executed accurately and on time. Supervises the HR/Accounting Specialist that administers payroll and employee benefits.

• Performance Management.  Develops and ensures execution of employee performance management processes, including annual performance reviews, new employee reviews, and disciplinary  actions to address unsatisfactory performance and behavior.

• Training and Development.  Develops and delivers targeted training to LSTA employees and employee groups.   Sources training for specific organizational development needs.

• Internal Relationships.  Understands the inter-dependent relationships within the Company across functional boundaries and builds credibility as a team player and contributor across those groups. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with colleagues within LS Tractor. 

• Compliance.  Ensures organizational compliance with Company policy and Local, State, and Federal regulations. Files required forms and documents related to employee benefits plans and HR reporting requirements, i.e. Form 5500s and EEO-1.

• Corporate Administration & Facilities Management.  Oversees general administration functions, including office and facilities management and corporate property. Develops and maintains administrative policies and procedures as needed.

• Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS). Responsible for the development, implementation and management of EHS programs and policies to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g., OSHA). Oversees safety training, incident investigations, and maintains required EHS documentation. Directly supervises Safety and Facilities Manager.

• Teamwork and Collaboration.  Acts as a key member of the LS Tractor USA Team.  May provide and/or receive input from across functional boundaries.   Understands organizational mesh points and potential synergies. Integrates team efforts across business segments and channels.

• Leadership.  Acts with integrity.  Treats others with dignity and respect.  Models behavior that is consistent with LS Tractor’s core values.   Delivers on commitments and deadlines and holds others accountable for the same.  Works with cross-functional teams to assess and evaluate current practices and processes with a focus on continuous improvement. May lead task force groups. Member of Senior Leadership Team, providing input and advice and participating in organizational decision making.

• Communication.  Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization.  Demonstrates excellent presentation, oral, and written communication skills.  Models outstanding customer communication and relationship building techniques. 

• Demonstrated Business Acumen.   Understands cause and effect relationships regarding variables that impact the business viability of the organization.  High level of understanding of dealer business models and retail sales drivers.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in a related field, prefer master’s degree.
• 10 years of progressive experience in human resource management, including Sr. Manager or Director level responsibility. Prefer experience in manufacturing and/or distribution focused organizations. 
• HR Certification preferred, but not required.
• Must have experience developing and executing strategic plans, working across functional areas within the organization, and using data-based analysis to support recommendations for action.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach managers and employees. Able to resolve employee relations issues.
• High level of proficiency with business models, both short-term and strategic planning.
• High level of understanding of Human Resource Management and the HR legal environment.
• Must be innovative and performance and quality driven.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or relevant software packages.
• Team Leader, able to convince others to enthusiastically support new initiatives.

• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
• Must be able to collaborate across the organization and build strong partnerships with all stakeholders in the organization.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.