Director Human Resources

Briggs & Stratton; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Human Resources Director in Sherrill, NY. This leadership role involves driving HR strategies, advising management, and overseeing HR operations across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR, strong analytical skills, and a history of managing workforce issues in a large organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years progressive experience in human resources.
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in a large, complex organization.
• Experience in supply chain or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads execution of human resources initiatives for multiple locations.
• Partners with facility HR teams for resolution of employee concerns.
• Manages workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and training efforts.

Skills

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management

Job description

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Briggs & Stratton in Sherrill, NY is hiring a Human Resources Director. This role will report to the VP of HR andwill participate in the development and delivery of Human Resources strategies and solutions for one or more
regions. This role will also act as a trusted advisor to all levels of management on day-to-day HR matters. Thisrole also is responsible for implementing and overseeing regionally specific programs to support HRoperations.

Job Responsibilities

• Partners with local leaders in the development of workforce solutions that drive alignment with thebroader location and/or region’s goals. Leads the execution of human resources initiatives for multiplelocations and/or functions, regionally.
• Partners with facility HR teams and HR Shared Services to ensure resolution of employee concerns andproblems with the goal of future problem prevention consistent with the government laws andregulations, Sherrill and Munnsville are non-union.
• Advises Leaders on both strategic and tactical plans which may include: conduct internal investigations,facilitate workforce reductions and/or terminations and with appropriate HR/Leadership of thelocations and/or regions.
• Delivers written communications and presentations to communicate concepts related to one or morefunctional HR areas for diverse audiences of managers and employees; develops and conducts trainingand presentations.
• Leads and manages workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and training efforts for leaders,managers salaried (exempt and nonexempt) and production/hourly, employees, students andtemporary employees.
• Drives effective performance management by assisting employees and managers with performancemanagement processes including leading calibration, merit planning and other incentive programs.
• Collaborates within Human Resources, document and recommend continuous improvement of HRprocesses, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions.
• Directs the work of groups of employees (leads through managers) and performs a full range ofmanagerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: recruitment, coaching anddeveloping employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management;department budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years related progressive experience in human resources.
• Minimum of five years of leadership and management experience in a large, complex globalorganization.
• Supply chain or manufacturing preferred experience.
• Extensive knowledge of principles & practices of HR, HR regulations and compliance for assignedlocations and/or regions.
• Demonstrated skills in employee relations w/ strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability towork independently and use sound judgment in decision making; demonstrated ability to partner andinfluence at all levels in the business and to be viewed as a credible, valuable source of information andintegral part of the management team.
• Strong organization and time management/project management skills necessary to prioritize andoversee projects or teams with multiple assignments and to meet deadlines; ability to react quickly in afast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate work within diverse groups of employees.
• Foundational experience in building and/or delivering change management and organizationaldevelopment plans.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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