Director, Human Resources

The Director, Human Resources is the business partner to the Dunkermotoren team, responsible for developing and driving HR strategy in alignment with business strategy, as well as administering human resource policies and procedures. Key areas of focus include talent management, recruitment & retention, employee relations, compensation, training and development, HRIS, and oversight of employee services such as benefits for assigned areas, either personally or through the respective HR team. The geographic scope of this position is Bonndorf (BU Headquarters), Donaueschingen in Germany and operations in Italy, Serbia, Czech Republic, China and USA.

What you will do:

• Support BUM and functional peers to formulate and drive HR strategies, optimizing organizational structure to support the development of an engaged, high-performing workforce that meets the sustainable requirements of the company's business growth
• Drive organizational changes as needed to enhance agility and align with strategic goals. Lead culture transformation efforts to foster a high-performance, inclusive, and change-ready environment. Act as a key change agent, guiding leadership and teams through transitions while embedding new ways of working.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to the HR function and related HR team
• Assess, analyze and partner to develop and implement plans to address resource needs in response to both succession and changes in the business
• Create and drive development plans for leadership development and career growth. Develop and implement succession plans for all key roles in the business unit.
• Collaborate on and direct the training and development needs of all employees
• Manage legal requirements and government regulations affecting human resources operations ensuring policies, procedures, and reporting are compliant
• Supervise and participate in the recruitment of diverse talent across the organization
• Administer wage and confidential salary policies and structures to include sales incentives and other bonus programs globally;recommend changes in compensation strategy and alignment to Division management; administer wage review programs and interpret local wage and salary surveys to insure competitiveness
• Develop and implement effective communications relative to all HR programs
• Administer performance management and salary increase programs, providing guidance and education for quality results
• Participate in community relations activities to enhance the Company's image in the local area. This might include employer's associations and other community service organizations
• Advise management on appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
• Collaborates with corporate Human Resource functional leads on various initiatives
• Manage use of corporate HRIS ensuring compliance with all processes and policies

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent; and at least 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• HR Certification – SPHR or SHRM-SCP as a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;Highly developed influencer and networker, particularly in a matrixed environment
• Fluent in English and German (verbal and written);Ability to provide professional presentations to various levels of the organization
• Multifunctional (Engineering, Sales, IT, etc.) experience in a manufacturing-based organization is required
• Ability to prioritize and manage the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Ability to fit with cultural elements of a lean/cost-driven, accountable, detail-orientated, decentralized, conservative organization
• Strong computer skills and business system knowledge including Human Resource Information systems
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications and government or legal publications, and apply concepts, knowledge, or directives to the business

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