Director, Human Resources - Columbia, SC (Shakespeare)

Jadex Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Director of Human Resources, where you will lead a dynamic HR team to drive strategic initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational development. This role requires a seasoned HR professional with a strong background in talent acquisition, compensation, and compliance. You will partner with leadership to align HR practices with business objectives, ensuring a high-performance culture while navigating complex employee relations. If you are passionate about fostering a positive work environment and have the expertise to make impactful decisions, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and make a difference in a vibrant industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Full benefits package

401K with match

Strong vacation policy

Corporate holiday policy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR team and guide strategic direction aligned with company goals.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with labor laws.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Talent Acquisition

Employee Engagement

Compensation and Benefits

Legal Compliance

Organizational Development

Union Negotiation

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR / SHRM-CP Certification

Tools

HR Systems

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Director, Human Resources - Columbia, SC (Shakespeare)

Columbia, SC, USA Req #1175

Monday, November 18, 2024

SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LLC, a Jadex Inc. company, is a US-based manufacturer of both industrial and consumer products for a wide variety of industries and applications.

Shakespeare industrial products are tailored to the customer’s unique needs and include custom engineered nylon resins, performance monofilaments, and conductive fibers used as raw materials in finished goods ranging from automotive components to medical applications. The company operates under the Shakespeare, Rino-Tuff, and Weed Warrior brands in the lawn & garden category and is a major player in the mass merchant channel as the primary universal fit solution for trimmer line, heads, and accessories. The brand is known worldwide within the marine electronics industry for marine radio antennas with a portfolio of connectivity solutions and accessories to help keep boaters connected and safe. Maintaining communications is of utmost importance to military forces across the world and Shakespeare’s line of military antenna products plays a critical role in achieving mission success.

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP and General Manager, the Director, Human Resources, is responsible for leading the company’s HR team and guiding its strategic direction. The Director is an expert on all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, legal compliance, and organizational development. This role provides leadership and vision to ensure that the organization’s HR practices align with its strategic goals. The Director is also responsible for ensuring employees are well-informed about company operations and policies.

Primary Functions

• Operate as a business partner to the General Manager and leadership team to drive the human capital agenda through understanding the company strategy and challenges.
• Guide, mentor, and advise HR direct reports.
• Hiring and onboarding new employees and negotiating employment agreements.
• Direct the administration of HR operations, including recruitment and selection, compensation, benefits, employee relations, labor relations, training and development, safety programs, job classification system, disciplinary policies, performance management system (including discipline), compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, employee records maintenance standards, and employee benefit plan administration.
• Establish and execute HR policies that support both short-term goals as well as long-term business strategy.
• Develop a strategy with local temporary agencies to attract and retain temporary associates to meet season needs.
• Ensuring legal compliance with federal and state laws.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives. With legal counsel as necessary, lead contract negotiation, manage the grievance process, and handle other union-related matters.
• Provide consulting and coaching to business leaders and stakeholders regarding human resource issues in the areas of organizational design, talent management, and compensation.
• Design and oversee employee and team development through S.M.A.R.T. goals and employee reviews, with a focus on creating a high-performance work culture.
• Oversee department metrics to guide process improvement initiatives and analyze data to make informed business decisions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement to minimize risk or increase productivity and performance, then develop and execute a plan to implement the desired change.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Support company culture by effectively navigating the needs of employees, managers, and executives.
• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations, and minimize exposure to risk where necessary.

Key Qualifications

• Experience of at least 10 years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and navigating ambiguous situations.
• Excellent computer capabilities, including HR systems and MS Office.
• The ability to analyze problems and make independent judgments to initiate corrective action or resolution.
• The ability to work with and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to display diplomacy in day-to-day interactions, with commitment to tasks and an awareness of urgency.
• The ability to work independently and work as a value add to the divisional team function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the manufacturing industry.
• PHR / SHRM-CP Certification.
• Ceridian Dayforce experience, payroll implementation experience is a plus.
• Union negotiation experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting at workstation approximately 85 percent of work time. Standing and walking approximately 15 percent of work time.
• Must be able to travel 5 percent of work time.
• Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.
• Typical office environment with shelves overhead and above work surfaces.

Specifics:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Full benefits package.
• 401K with match.
• Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy.

Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.