Director of People Operations & Talent Strategy

Gleason • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Responsibilities include the successful deployment of a comprehensive US HR strategy that supports the growth and profitability of the organization. As a member of the leadership staff, plays a key role in identifying and implementing effective strategies regarding human resource issues focusing on continuous improvement opportunities at our US locations.

Requirements

• Strategic focus with an ability to drive execution of goals and deliverables
• Will be required to travel (domestically) approximately 10-15% of the time
• Experience with managing compensation systems and benefits plans
• Knowledge of US federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project and process management skills, along with financial and analytical acumen
• Strong relationship management skills, including the professional maturity and confidence to work effectively with senior executives
• Tactful, diplomatic, collaborative with internal customers and service providers
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, or other business related fields
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in human resources (or field requiring many of the required competencies)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferable
• Relevant experience outside of Human Resources could be a plus
• Experience in identifying training needs of US organizations, developing training materials as well as delivering these concepts to employees

Responsibilities

• Ownership (and Facilitation) of the Talent Management Process (US), associated metrics (The Talent Management Index – TMI) and Talent Management Reviews. This includes Assessment of Talent, Acquisition of Talent, Development of Talent and Retention of Talent.
• With local HR support, evaluates and improves the compensation system structures and processes at Gleason US locations.
• Provides oversight to US benefit programs under the immediate direction of our benefits team
• One of the key sponsors and owners of the HCM Ceridian Dayforce (US only). Promotes the common use and features to automate information flow and transactions optimizing utilization
• Develops and implements short and long-term human resource programs and initiatives that are aligned with corporate strategies supporting all US operations
• Provides mentoring and counseling to members of the US management team and high potential employees to enhance the effectiveness of the organization
• Learns and supports key employee development initiatives including the leadership development program and Gleason Business Principles (GBP) training.
• Facilitates GBP training at all US locations and sponsors New Employee Orientation discussions around them

What This Job Offers

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