Director, Human Resouces

Hillphoenix; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail (DFR) seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead the HR strategy for our Conyers, GA HQ. This role partners with business leaders and the corporate HR team to drive people initiatives aligned with the company’s goals and code of ethics.

The ideal candidate will have extensive HR leadership experience in manufacturing, strong consultation skills, and a track record of implementing talent management and performance programs. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, or related field.
• 5+ years leading an HR team/Center of Excellence.
• 10+ years of HR experience.
• 2+ years working with HRISs.

Responsibilities

• Leads and serves as an effective resource for employees to ensure clear communication and alignment to company employee relations goals and initiatives.
• Provides consultation to the business and employees on all aspects of human resources strategy and policy.
• Builds relationships with business leaders, managers, and the corporate HR team(s) to help drive successful people strategies and programs.
• Identifies key development needs and develop project plans and timelines for design and delivery.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends/drives change management strategies to increase performance, reduce cost, and positively impact both HR and the business.

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

What We’re Looking For

Job Title: Director, Human Resources

Location: Conyers, GA

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Director, Human Resources as a strategic part of the Human Resources team in Dover Food Retail (DFR). This position is located in our Conyers, GA HQ outside of Atlanta, GA.

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

• Leads and serves as an effective resource for employees to ensure clear communication and alignment to company employee relations goals and initiatives.
• Provides consultation to the business and employees on all aspects of human resources strategy and policy
• Builds relationships with business leaders, managers, and the corporate HR team(s) to help drive successful people strategies and programs
• Identifies key development needs and develop project plans and timelines for design and delivery
• Identifies opportunities and recommends/drives change management strategies to increase performance, reduce cost, and positively impact both HR and the business.
• Supports the performance management program for the organization to aid leadership with goal deployment and cascading organizational goals throughout the employee base
• Coach managers in leadership skills and employee interactions to ensure a positive and high-performance culture
• Partners with key leaders on critical, strategic hires and serves a consultative resource, active member, and a trusted advisor to the organization
• Assures that operations are conducted in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct and applicable law and regulation; takes lead role in corrective action necessary to restore conformity with ethical and compliance standards; serves as role model and actively fosters employee awareness and compliance with the Code of Ethics
• Supports talent management initiatives including recruiting, performance management, diversity and inclusion, employee training, organizational development, compensation programs, and succession planning. Ensures efforts are synchronized with corporate organizational development/organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Provides oversight for HR leaders across DFR and ensures issues and customer needs are handled in RIGHT and FAST
• Ensures that the company has effective communication systems including the use of technology, coaching business leaders, and providing helpful, compliant written materials
• Ensures the accuracy of HRIS and payroll for all facilities
• Coordinates HR work with the EHS teams to ensure safe work environments and timely reporting and management of work-related accidents to the Worker’s Compensation Carrier
• Leverage’s learning agility and the ability to incorporate feedback from key stakeholders into meaningful project management plans
• Adding value to the team by utilizing your analytical capabilities and driving business objectives such as OPEX, Capacity and Growth
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to support metrics, track milestones, review projects and roll out programs
• Develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure projects meet time, cost and quality objectives
• Partners with other HR professionals across the organization to deliver critical business decisions
• Travel required 25%

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, or related field
• 5+ year experience leading an HR team/Center of Excellence
• 10+ years of HR experience
• 2+ years working with HRISs

To Be a Great Fit For The Role

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive or machinery a plus)
• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex compensation details in a clear manner.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays