Director - Global Shared Services, Finance

Rehlko; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 166,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehlko seeks a Director - Global Shared Services to lead HR, Finance, and payroll operations from a remote-enabled hub with travel to Wisconsin.

You will drive strategy, optimize end-to-end shared services, and ensure KPI/SLA attainment, budgets, and compliance across the global organization. Collaboration with IT and cross-functional partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in information technology, finance, or human resources within a global shared services function.
• Knowledge of RPA technologies and SAP R/3 experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a comprehensive strategy for the Global Shared Services team to ensure alignment with the organization's HR & Finance objectives.
• Provides visionary leadership to a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drives the implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures to enhance service delivery and optimize operational efficiency.
• Oversees the end-to-end HR & Finance shared services operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of services across the global landscape.
• Monitors service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to measure team performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to streamline processes, standardize workflows, and implement automation tools to enhance productivity and reduce manual efforts.
• Champions continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process enhancements, cost savings, and service delivery optimization.
• Stays up-to-date with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, integrating these insights to drive innovation within the shared services function.
• Collaborates with IT on system implementation / enhancement initiatives to the extent impacting the shares service function.
• Ensures adequate and timely root cause analysis to understand problem drivers and implementation of necessary corrections and/or changes.
• Identifies and drives process automation including robotics.
• Experience leading payroll's role in strategic initiatives such as M&A integration, new market entry, or global expansion.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or related field

Tools

RPA technologies

SAP R/3

Job description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Location: Remote with travel to Wisconsin

The Director - Global Shared Services (GSS) is responsible for delivering shared service delivery operations (Hire to Retire, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay and Record to Report) for a global organization. This role is also responsible for leading the global payroll activities for a manufacturing workforce that includes hourly plant employees, union labor, shift-based operations, and salaried staff. The position collaborates with key stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement and HR functions to deliver expected results across all our Joint Accountability Agreements (JAA). The position provides stewardship to assure that KPI/SLAs, quality, operating budgets, and customer satisfactions objectives are achieved.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a comprehensive strategy for the Global Shared Services team to ensure alignment with the organization's HR & Finance objectives.
• Provides visionary leadership to a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drives the implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures to enhance service delivery and optimize operational efficiency.
• Oversees the end-to-end HR & Finance shared services operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of services across the global landscape.
• Monitors service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to measure team performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to streamline processes, standardize workflows, and implement automation tools to enhance productivity and reduce manual efforts.
• Champions continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process enhancements, cost savings, and service delivery optimization.
• Stays up-to-date with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, integrating these insights to drive innovation within the shared services function.
• Collaborates with IT on system implementation / enhancement initiatives to the extent impacting the shares service function.
• Ensures adequate and timely root cause analysis to understand problem drivers and implementation of necessary corrections and/or changes.
• Identifies and drives process automation including robotics.
• Experience leading payroll's role in strategic initiatives such as M&A integration, new market entry, or global expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or related field required, with a preference towards a master's degree.
• 7+ years of experience in information technology, finance, or human resources within a global shared services function.
• Knowledge of RPA technologies and SAP R/3 experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Rehlko hires candidates only in states where we have an established business presence. We do not hire candidates residing in the following states: AK, AR, DE, HI, ME, ND, NE, VT, WV, WY. Remote work opportunities are also unavailable for these locations.
• The Salary range for this position is $166,400.00-$216,850.00.
• The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation.

Our Purpose-Creating an energy resilient world for a better future-and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another.

Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.

• In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our ValuesCuriosity - Seek, learn, shareTrust - Go farther togetherPace - Focus to go fasterExcellence - Find the win every day