Human Resources Director

Dover Corporation • Houston, TX

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Director, Global Operations is responsible for leading HR strategy for Dover Precision Component’s (DPC) Global Operations. The function is inclusive of Manufacturing, HSE, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence and Manufacturing Strategy, across the US, UK and Mexico. As a key member of the HR Leadership team, this role will work closely with Senior and Front-Line leaders across the function, to support execution of both functional and company strategy. DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS: A Dover Corporation company, DPC design and manufacture mission-critical equipment and components, supporting cleaner energy solutions through our brand portfolio consisting of Cook Compression, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy and hold market leading position’s globally within power & energy, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing industry sectors. This is a hybrid working role, with 3 days per week spent working on-site, either in Houston, or for up to 25% of the time, travelling to one of several other manufacturing site locations across the United States and occasionally to Mexico and Europe.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or related field. Masters preferred.
• HR Professional certification is strongly preferred (GPHS, SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP)
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive HR experience , inclusive of leadership responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local labor and employment laws and regulations (i.e. NLRB, FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA).
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally supporting the business strategies, to meet or exceed Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
• Demonstrated experience leading and executing large-scale HR programs and initiatives with a high focus on Organizational Effectiveness and Design, Talent Development, and Employee Value Proposition strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to drive employee engagement, identification of organizational opportunities and gaps, determine solutions, and implement change.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify business risks and develop effective mitigation strategies within the business or Company.
• Independent self-starter, with the ability to make sound judgement decisions.
• Result driven attitude to organize time effectively, determine priorities, and move tasks and projects forward to completion.
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce and direct involvement in collective bargaining negotiations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting overseas employees, particularly within Europe, is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Leads both directly and indirectly a team of Plant HR Managers across 8 manufacturing plants, actively managing department and resources as needed including goals, performance management, employee development, strategic initiatives and making necessary resource and planning decisions.
• Provides strategic HR support to the Global Operations Function by driving initiatives to achieve or exceed the organization’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and growth strategies.
• Partners with cross-functional teams on business initiatives including culture, communication and continuous improvement.
• Champions an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture, that promotes positive employee relations, development of talent, and retention of talent within the organization.
• Monitors key performance indicators, such as utilization, productivity, resourcing needs for headcount, overtime, turnover, absenteeism, and other HR KPI’s.
• Collaborates with the Company’s global HR team members and HR shared service functions to support companywide HR initiatives, including Dover Corporation’s talent acquisition team to source and attract critical skills and knowledge, and drives the Company’s Employee Value Proposition strategy.
• Demonstrates positive and influential leadership and operates with high ethical standards and integrity.
• Advises both management and employees in HR related matters to ensure compliance with company policy and applicable local laws and regulations.
• Maintains current proficiency in various HR related skills and matters including compensation, benefits, employee relations trends and practices, legal requirements and regulations, and other knowledge necessary to support effective employee relations
• Supports M&A activity as required.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

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