Director of Human Resources

ZOLL Medical Corporation • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • $150,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources develops and administers a broad spectrum of HR policies, procedures, and programs to promote the recruitment, retention, and engagement of a qualified workforce for ZOLL's Cardiac Management Solutions division, which has more than 2,000 employees. The Director advises management and employees on employee issues and leads an HR team responsible for providing high-quality, professional support to a growing and complex business. The role directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, and collaborates with HR teams across ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions and other ZOLL businesses.

The Director works with organizational leaders across employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training, HCM, EEO/AA, policy development, and compliance. The role also guides and develops HR staff, monitors the effectiveness and competitiveness of HR programs, stays current on HR and employment-law developments, and works with the VP of HR on the department budget.

The position is generally performed in a typically quiet office environment. It involves collaborative and independent work, limited supervision, and significant computer and telephone use. The annual salary range is $150,000 to $165,000, and the position is eligible for an annual bonus under the company bonus plan. ZOLL states that details of its comprehensive benefits plans are available at zollbenefits.com.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field; internal candidates may substitute at least five years of progressively responsible HR experience within the company, demonstrated organizational knowledge, and proficiency in role competencies.
• At least 10 years of outstanding HR business partner experience and proven capabilities in a strategic HR environment, including experience leading a team.
• Experience in HR policies and practices, compliance, employee relations, compensation and rewards, policy development, and performance management.
• Strong consulting skills, including experience influencing and coaching leaders on core HR matters and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action and demonstrate leadership courage, including taking unpopular positions when appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, including identifying root causes and developing proposals and recommendations.
• Strong PC skills and ability to use technology effectively to enhance the work of the team.
• High personal integrity and a strong work ethic, demonstrated by a track record of delivering results.

Nice To Haves

• SPHR or PHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the full range of HR activities with leaders throughout the organization, including employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training, HCM, EEO/AA, policy development, and compliance.
• Consult with employees and managers at all levels, provide professional guidance on people strategies, and help resolve HR issues.
• Ensure HR decisions and actions are consistent, legally administered, avoid adverse impact, and comply with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise, guide, and develop HR staff, aligning the team with business needs and ensuring appropriate support for business units.
• Monitor trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new HR technologies, and recommend policy, practice, and resource changes to upper management.
• Measure the impact and effectiveness of HR activities and conduct special projects to support business needs.
• Assess the competitiveness and effectiveness of HR programs and practices against comparable companies, industries, and markets.
• Work with the VP of HR to develop and manage the department budget.

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan.
• ZOLL describes its benefits plans as comprehensive; details are available at zollbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director