HR Director

ITW•Troy, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warewash Division of ITW’s Food Equipment Group is seeking a Division Human Resource Director to lead the HR function for its North American Warewash business. The position is based at the division’s on-site office in Troy, Ohio, about 20 minutes north of Dayton. The division produces Hobart, Stero, and Somat commercial dishwashers and waste equipment for customers including hotels, casinos, restaurants, health care, cruise ships, schools and universities, and retail businesses. Reporting to the Vice President/General Manager, the Director is a member of the division leadership team and has one direct and eight indirect reports. The role develops and executes HR strategies, contributes to the division Long-Range Plan, and works with divisional stakeholders and cross-functional teams. The Director leads talent reviews, recruitment and retention, compensation planning, performance management, workforce planning, and other HR activities. The role also advises business partners and managers, supports plant HR managers, and leads labor-relations activities, including grievance handling and labor-contract negotiations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or Labor Relations.
10 or more years of HR experience.
Experience defining and administering HR policies.
Strong ethical standards.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Relationship-building skills.
Execution- and results-driven approach.
Ability to work with employees at all levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven organizational and leadership skills.
Strategic mindset.
Broad knowledge of HR principles and practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with labor unions, including administering and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of strategies and initiatives to attract and retain talent.
Lead grievance meetings and answer grievances.
Lead negotiations for one Warewash plant facility’s labor contract.
Support negotiations for the Canadian operation’s labor contract.
Lead talent review and succession-planning processes.
Continuously improve onboarding and training programs.
Coach and provide consultation to managers and employees.
Guide Plant HR managers on terminations, disciplinary actions, employee concerns, legal matters, and related issues.
Oversee the annual division Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).
Lead divisional workforce-planning actions.
Provide advice and act as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
Contribute to the division Long-Range Plan and lead HR activities including recruitment, retention, compensation planning, and performance management.