HR Director – US Business Unit & Corporate

ProDriven Global Brands•Itasca, IL

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for the operations of the department, designing and implementing HR programs in alignment with the organization’s strategy and culture. The director is a key contributor to the achievement of the talent strategy, ensuring the HR department drives the attraction, engagement, and retention of the right talent for success. This role is high visibility reporting directly into the Global CHRO supporting the NA President and key executives. Direct reports to this role include, two HR Managers/Business Partners and Talent Acquisition. The role will partner closely with the HR Director Process & Systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience ) in HR, Business, Technology, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience in large best in class organizations.
Proficiency with HR information systems, AI and digital HR

Nice To Haves

HR certification (e.g. CHRL, SHRP, PHR, SPHR).
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field.
3 years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

Manages the human resources team, overseeing the allocation of work and performance against goals. Provides feedback, coaching, and mentoring, drives employee development, and performs additional people management activities. Works with the talent acquisition team on hiring efforts.
Leads the design and delivery of HR policies, programs, and procedures to align the workforce with the talent strategy and organizational culture. Remains up to date on HR best practices and industry trends in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
Participates in strategic planning activities with the Chief Human Resources Officer, providing concise recommendations based on research, metrics, and organizational factors. Provides input and oversees annual budget expenditures and resource requirements.
Identifies, monitors, and analyzes HR metrics to measure trends and progress against strategic goal accomplishment. Uses data to make business cases to senior management and to identify when changes or modifications to HR programs or projects are necessary.
Negotiates and manages complex dispute resolution, handling confidential issues professionally and appropriately in accordance with relevant legislation.