Global Director, HR, Energy Systems
About The Position
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution. Job PurposeThis position serves as a key HR leader supporting three executive stakeholders and providing strategic HR guidance for a global workforce of approximately 2,800 sales and service employees.
Requirements
- Four-year degree and 10-15 plus years of progressive experience in HR.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large HR groups within a complex environment across multiple countries.
- Proven ability to work with other business units in support of global initiatives.
- Fluency in English required.
- Ability to understand basic finance and ability to develop and present business cases in support of projects required.
- Must be reasonably competent with current applications/technology.
- PHR, CP or equivalent required.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and manage up critical.
Nice To Haves
- Attainment of a graduate degree is highly desirable as is experience working outside of HR (Operations, Sales, etc.) in support of a manufacturing organization.
- Any other language skills a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire direct reports and their teams to pursue our HR Vision and Mission through innovation globally.
- Set short and long-term strategy and oversee short term action plans within HR for the Lines of Business. This strategy should be derived from overarching Global identified key objectives.
- Ensure high quality recruiting and onboarding in support of business needs.
- Drive towards a high level of engagement in our LOBs
- Ensure the timely administration of our performance management process.
- Lead all due diligence related to acquisitions, RIF’s and disposals impacting the LOBs.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with all legal requirements.
- Drive process improvement and cost reductions across the LOBs.
- Manage Union relationships (or lack thereof) to optimize the business in each country.
- Collaborate with Corporate HR staff with regards to Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Training. Total Rewards and Shared Services.
- A primary duty is to exercise discretion and independent judgment when dealing with critical matters within the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
