Director, Human Resources

iRobot • Bedford, MA

98d

About The Position

iRobot is seeking a Director, Human Resources with prior experience developing, implementing, driving, and supporting HR programs and initiatives for a global business. A successful candidate will understand the importance of building relationships, influence‐based partnerships, trust building, empathetic professionalism, and solid communication while continuing to strengthen and nurture a strong and cohesive company culture. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and innovative thinker with a strong background in Talent Programs with a passion for developing high‐quality programs, tools, and resources. The Director, HR, will report directly to the CHRO, and oversee our North America HRBP team and Talent Acquisition.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS degree, preferably with an emphasis in Human Resources or related discipline.
• A minimum 10‐12 years of relevant, hands‐on practice and experience in the HR field.
• Comfortable making high-impact decisions in ambiguous situations, applying sound judgment grounded in data and experience.
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to organizational design and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and influence stakeholders.
• Strong relationship skills.
• Provide a trusted resource to HR team, employees, and leadership, globally.
• Experience supporting ET level clients.
• Possesses strong executive presence, capable of confidentially managing internal complexities and interacting effectively with senior leaders.
• Prior experience designing processes or efficiencies within HRIS, preferably Workday.
• Must be able to develop and provide solutions to a wide range of highly complex issues across business functions.
• Strong management skills.
• Able to manage individuals and processes across the organization.
• HRBP experience with an emphasis on developing and executing talent programs and change management.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills are required, as well as being an active listener and a team player.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an HRBP expert and resource by providing both strategic and hands‐on expertise and practice in multiple areas of human resources during a time of transformation and change.
• Guide leadership on all day‐to‐day aspects of HR toward helping them reach their company goals, while providing expertise and experience in organizational design, employee relations, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Partner with corporate HR subject matter experts in areas such as HR Technology and compensation and benefits.
• Deeply connect and understand your business groups, build relationships and partner with business leaders.
• Promote and establish positive employee relationships and a high level of employee morale.
• Act as a mentor, coach, and partner to our leadership team by guiding the team through rapid growth.
• Support employee activities such as, recruitment, talent management, learning and development, performance management, succession planning, retention, and diversity and inclusion.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders by attending business team meetings to support and execute programs that drive leadership development, such as internship programs, leadership training, and professional development workshops.
• Build credibility and trust by providing a solid and visible HR leadership presence with leadership, managers, and employees.
• Take a hands‐on approach to all things HR related initiatives while successfully monitoring the 'pulse' of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree