HR Director- Manufacturing
 Vestas | |
 United States, Colorado, Brighton | |
 Oct 26, 2024 | |
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Location(s): Windsor, CO and Brighton, CO Responsible for leading HR for two Colorado-based factories as part of Vestas Americas Manufacturing. The role includes oversight of HR strategy, programs, processes and initiatives in the areas of workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, leadership development and coaching, performance management, retention strategies and succession planning. Deliver strategic support to factory leadership teams and lead a local HR team to ensure alignment of HR initiatives to strategic business goals and execution. Reports to: Senior Vice President, People and Culture Dotted Line Report to: Factory Leaders of 2 facilities Responsibilities: * Serve as a Strategic HR Business Partner to factory leaders to plan, develop and implement concrete people strategies to ensure the growth and performance of the sites. * Directly supervise a small team of HR Business partners providing ongoing feedback, coaching and development. * Collaborate with functional People & Culture colleagues including Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Systems and Operations, and Employee Relations to ensure regional and global alignment of key practices and local effectiveness. * Conduct annual workforce planning discussions that include evaluation of internal staffing and skill demands relative to market availability, competency requirements versus existing competencies, and organizational design improvements. Work with management and P&C colleagues to identify and implement annual plans to ensure appropriate staffing and development. * Provide consulting on change management, people strategies, effective leadership and management skills, learning and development processes and organizational effectiveness * Partner with leadership to develop and implement succession planning through identification, development, mentoring, and training of key positions * Address complex employee relations issues within the business environment by assessing the situation, identifying root cause and providing effective and proactive resolution to increase alignment with company vision, goals and related employment laws and practices. Coach, counsel and recommend solutions to managers and employees concerning employee relations issues. Analyze the facts and recommend appropriate action for the issue. * Ensure policies, procedures and practices comply with employment laws and align with Company strategic goals. Advise management on strategies designed to maintain consistent treatment and compliance with employment laws to create an environment that encourages employee creativity and innovation * Provide guidance to management on strategies to effectively evaluate employee performance to reduce the risk of employment litigation, increase employee morale, and minimize turnover * Identify training needs within functional areas of responsibility, assist with the development of training programs, and conduct training if required. This will ensure employees and managers understand company policies, minimize employee relations issues and enhance employee development * Participate in process improvement efforts and Company cross-functional teams to ensure our processes are streamlined and meet expectations. Monitor internal trends as well as practices of other companies to make recommendations to management to ensure the Company remains competitive and is able to attract/retain qualified employees Qualifications: * Minimum of BA/BS degree with at least 10 years of related HR / OD experience or the equivalent. * 3 years experience managing direct reports * Vendor management experience, specifically talent acquisition agencies preferred * Experience with supporting multiple locations, experience with supporting manufacturing workforce * PHR, SPHR or GPHR Certification preferred. * Requires demonstrated HR generalist or business partnering experience and knowledge of all HR functions. *Labor Relations experience - experience working in a unionized environment and with union avoidance campaigns *Comprehensive computer skills, specifically in MS Office products. * Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. employment law required * Demonstrated flexibility working in a diverse and changing organization. * Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently with emphasis on attention to detail. * Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with all internal colleagues and stakeholders * Advanced organizational skills, ability to prioritize and work with accuracy and efficiency. * Ability to maintain confidentiality Competencies: * Must have ability to understand and develop effective HR and OD strategies while understanding the implications from a culture, business benefit, company practice and legal standpoint * Comprehensive oral and written communication skills including maintaining confidentiality, interpersonal skills, presentation skills and an ability to use a variety of communication tools. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, especially with senior leaders (VP+) and other key decisions makers * Ability to be proactive, navigate the business to deliver a variety of short and long-term strategies and tactics with varying priorities. * Significant interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with all stakeholders and coworkers. * Enhanced organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to prioritize many tasks and complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency. * Are a highly motivated leader and be able to direct a team of HRBP's * Ability to understand business needs and plan accordingly Salary: 150,000-180,000 USD Compensation will be commensurate with experience CCPA Notice for California Applicants BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD DEIB Statement About Vestas | |