HR Director

Summary

HR Lead responsible for site(s)or business unit(s) with < 2,000 employees within a single country or across multiple countries. This job is the first Director level. Provides direct and indirect supervision to subordinate managers and employees performing highly specialized roles in a major function or division/department within medium to large sites. This includes long-term planning, objective setting, policy formation, interpretation and management while providing latitude and discretion to subordinates. Accountable for projects or programs on a multi-national or global basis. Work requires investigating and resolving a wide variety of highly unusual conditions that carry long-term implications. Requires developing new strategies, policies, practices, methods, programs or techniques and utilizing them to analyze and interpret difficult problems or situations and/or establishing new strategic direction that is site or multi-site specific. Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Has overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, methods and employees in a functional area. Makes final decisions on administrative and operational matters in area of responsibility to ensure achievement of objectives. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of functional, division, or company operations. Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers. Assigns objectives, reviews performance and approves employee compensation, coaches for improved performance. Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. Interactions normally involve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading other senior level managers. May represent the organization in public speaking venues and/or community events.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Provides direction in executing Human Resources/Labour Relations activities including local negotiations, arbitration cases, execution of practices in support of business objectives and work force adjustments.
• Provides leadership for the execution of all policies and practices affecting employment or interruptions of the local contracts.
• Provides training, such as Union Avoidance, for Human Resources and Labour Relations personnel.
• Provides direction for the application of initiatives that may include: Affirmative Action, Benefits, Compensation, staffing, career development, performance management.
• Leads/coaches/develops team members for increased organizational effectiveness.
• Stays abreast with the business needs of the organization, understands the organizational ramifications, and develops the appropriate HR/LR solutions.
• Consults/Coaches Plant leaders on Human Resources and Labour Relations strategy. Participates in Mergers and Acquisitions activities as part of the HR/LR team.
• Pre-completion of M&A, contributes to the development of bargaining strategies, development of contract and actively serve on negotiating team.
• Post-completion, serves as lead manager of the local integration plan implementation, which encompasses all the Celestica LR/HR practices and time lines for completion.
• Serves as the point of contact for HR Service Team issues, questions and concerns involving the contract and integration process for the Central Region.
• Serves on and drives policy development teams.
• Identifies and eliminates barriers that impede profitability. Contributes to Public Relations releases relating to HR/LR issues.
• Participates in development of HR/LR strategic direction, including design accountability and governance procedures.
• Promotes and participate in planning and implementation of communication strategies.
• Develops and monitor the budget at both the corporate and local level.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of government regulations.
• Knowledge of Personnel and Employment laws.
• Strong organizational development, leadership development, facilitation, internal consulting skills.
• General knowledge of HRIS software
• Knowledge in Customer Satisfaction initiatives.
• General knowledge of World Class Manufacturing processes and Six Sigma strategies.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to evaluate multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities and organize work in a manner that allows for timely completion of projects.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information in a confidential manner.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Visio.
• Ability to effectively organize and motivate team members with a diverse group of skill sets.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are generally performed in good working conditions. Occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• Eleven to fourteen years relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.