Senior Director Human Resources

Sgs; United States; À distance; USD 98 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, seeks a Senior Director, Human Resources to guide HR services across the US and Canada. You will partner with the VP HR and provide strategic human resources leadership, policies, and programs to promote an employee‑oriented, high‑performing culture.

Requirements include 15+ years in HR leadership, 5+ years supervising teams, and a track record of managing HR in unionized contexts.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership HR experience at a manager level or above.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience consulting a diverse US-based workforce across time zones; union experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Directs HR Business Partners and provides HR leadership to senior managers and employees.
• Develops and enforces HR policies and programs aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws; guides labor relations and talent management.

Connaissances

Leadership

HR principles

Employee relations

Change management

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Master’s degree in HR or MBA

Description du poste

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The Senior Director, Human Resources directs Human Resources Business Partners and provides HR leadership and expertise to senior managers, hiring managers and employees. Guides and manages provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs within assigned business unit(s) in US and Canada. Partners with Human Resources team on practices and objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture with emphasis on integrity, empowerment, quality, productivity, standards and goal attainment.

• Develops, implements and enforces employment policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines to align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Develops and implements human resources strategies and programs that promote an employee-oriented company culture with emphasis on integrity, quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Provides guidance and expertise in the areas of employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, labor relations and talent management.
• Partner with VP, HR Business Partnering and Projects on M&A projects.
• Directs Human Resources Business Partners for assigned lines of business. Plans, monitors, and appraises staff job contributions; determines customer-service strategies, resolving problems and implementing change.
• Guides management and employee actions, provides human resources advice, counsel, and decisions.
• Operates as a strategic and solutions-oriented business partner across the organization. Develops relationships and promotes partnerships with employees, management and external resources.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Team member for planning and executing NAM HR strategic projects. Participate in Global HR projects as required.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration or related discipline required
• 15+ years of leadership human resources experience in a role of HR Manager and above required
• 5+ years of supervisory experience required
• Experience providing consultation to diverse workforce across multiple disciplines and time zones in the US required
• Experience managing Human Resources function in the unionized organization required
• Master’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration in combination with experience outlined above preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Language Skills: English – advanced level of proficiency
• French/Spanish
• Mathematical Skills: Basic of knowledge
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level
• Extensive knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Strong knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management
• Knowledge of and federal and state respective employment laws
• Ethical practice, global and cultural awareness
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to appropriately interact with all levels of individuals within the work environment
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and communicate federal and state employment laws; SGS policies and procedures, rules and regulations
• Ability to motivate team members and lead through influence
• Ability to manage change and direct the problem‐solving process
• Ability to handle and safeguard confidential and sensitive information
• Strong business acumen

Additional Information

Salary Range:$138,800 - $155,000 CAD annually

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.