Manager, HR Programs & Compliance

Hitachi•Dallas, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is seeking a hands-on and strategic Manager, HR Programs & Compliance to provide project leadership and support for Human Resources initiatives. The role has primary responsibility for Compliance and Training and Development, and directly supports the Vice President of Human Resources. The successful candidate will balance multiple assignments and apply broad HR knowledge, business acumen, and an understanding of HR practices in support of business operations and results. Experience with a Hitachi group company or another international business environment is preferred. The position is full-time, exempt, and hybrid, with two days onsite and three days remote. It may be based in Dallas, Texas; Schaumburg, Illinois; or Hillsboro, Oregon. Travel is less than 10%, and the role supervises one position. The expected base pay range is $99,607 to $136,960; additional compensation, such as incentive pay or allowances, may also be available. The role leads compliance audits and reporting, supports policy and employee handbook development, and partners with Legal on employment-law compliance. It also leads learning and development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives; manages special projects; communicates HR programs and policies; supports company committees; and mentors a Senior HR & Employee Communications Representative. The work takes place in an environmentally controlled building and involves frequent computer and phone use in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, or a related field.
At least 7 years of HR experience, with exposure to compliance and training activities.
Advanced understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws.
Knowledge or experience in compliance activities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write and present ideas to executive management.
Critical-thinking and project-management skills, attention to detail, and strong time-management skills.
General understanding of international HR fundamentals.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Experience with HR systems and technology, such as ADP Workforce Now, SharePoint, and Workday.
Ability to influence and educate employees at all organizational levels professionally.
Ability to manage ambiguity, concurrent tasks, and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, use good judgment, and apply creativity and flexibility to problem identification and resolution.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Nice To Haves

HR certifications.
Knowledge of assessing organizational training needs, creating training plans, and sourcing vendors.
Exposure to working in an international organization.
Experience in a Hitachi group company or another international business environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and respond to audits involving HTA, HHT, Hitachi Limited, ISO, J-Sox, OFCCP, IRS, and state and federal entities; coordinate HR input, recommend responses and follow-up actions, and support compliance.
Respond to company surveys and requests for information, coordinating responses with HR and other relevant teams.
Oversee and assist with compliance reporting, including Affirmative Action Plans, VETS-4212, and EEO-1.
Lead employee handbook revisions and other company policy development activities.
Partner with HTA Legal on compliance with U.S. and international employment laws, policies, procedures, and handbooks; recommend changes and communicate as needed to management and employees.
Create company compliance communications, such as newsletters.
Lead learning and development initiatives, assess organizational needs, and support parent-company and other training programs, including LinkedIn Learning and other programs.
Lead succession planning, leadership development, and related programs in accordance with HHT requirements.
Work with the Training and Development team to improve company training programs.
Drive special projects, track progress against key initiatives, remove roadblocks, and participate in projects led by other HR or HTA staff.
Create and distribute information about HR programs, policies, and procedures, including presentations, executive proposals, and communications.
Support HTA committees, including HHT WAY and People in Hitachi (PiH).
Manage and mentor the Senior HR & Employee Communications Representative.
Support day-to-day reporting needs, including training and ad hoc reporting.