Senior HR Manager

Dover Corporation•Madison, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Part of Dover Corporation’s Engineered Systems segment, Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is a strong, diverse and dynamic global leader in the vehicle service industry. VSG comprises 13 major vehicle lifting, wheel service, diagnostic and collision repair brands: Rotary Lift®, Chief®, Forward®, Direct-Lift®, Ravaglioli, Hanmecson®, Revolution®, Elektron, Blitz, Nogra, Butler, Space and Sirio. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: Lead & support development initiatives such as IDP, professional growth strategies. Initiate recruitment strategies, manage compensation, and develop/support training programs. Evaluate reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement and increased efficiency of department and services performed. Assure that the company's benefits and compensation programs are competitive and equitable and in keeping with the company's benefits philosophy. Responsible for monitoring Company policies and practices to support corporate compliance as it relates to appropriate laws and regulations, including, but not limited to ADA, EEO, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, and INVETS. Direct the interpretation and consistent application of established human resource policies throughout the Company. Ensure that the HR Team maintains direct and indirect involvement with employees and provide immediate feedback to management as warranted. Responsible for the overall direction of the H.R. Department and effectiveness of the H.R. functions, including budget, health & wellness, compensation, employee development, and human resource information systems, reports, and record keeping. Specific areas of responsibility may include (but are not limited to): IDP Annual review process Employee Survey action planning (OpCo site level) Direct line resolution Dover reporting oversight Employee discipline Employee handbook Investigations HR department budget creation and management HR legal issues and resolution Integrity Counts oversight Job description creation and database management Layoff administration Organizational changes Oversight administration of salary recruitment, offer letters, and compensation justification (and hourly recruitment overview) Success Factors training and coordination Termination process management Welfare & Morale leadership Serves on the Site Leadership Team to provide direction to the OpCo. Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages subordinates in the HR group through the HR Manager. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Key development drivers include: Leads by example and demonstrates fair, firm and consistent treatment of all employees. Builds and sustains honest relationships with staff. Manages department by interaction and clear communication. Assures a safe work environment. Takes an active role in developing and facilitating desired behaviors (ethics/work standards, communication, teamwork, continual improvement, accountability) in his/her employees. Takes ownership of evaluating his/her organization to assure the right people with the right skills are in the right jobs. Uses the Predictive Index tool to understand and identify employee needs. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Designs work flows and procedures. Accountability : Accepts responsibility and accountability for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to global HR issues. Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Cultural Awareness - Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to global cultural differences. Works comfortably in a myriad of environments. Promotes and supports corporate diversity initiatives. Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance. Delegation - Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities. Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Adapts strategy to changing conditions. Ethics & Work Standards - Maintains the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in subordinates, business partners, and vendors.

Requirements

4-year college degree, preferably in Human Resources Management or commensurate experience required.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in the use of a personal computer.
10+ years experience in Human Resources and 7-10 years of management experience is preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches, articles, and proposals using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to employee groups, top management, and public groups.
To perform this job successfully a candidate should have an expert level of understanding and ability to use Microsoft Excel.
Experience with all Microsoft Office components are key.
Must be willing to travel as needed. Travel is typically limited to 10% or less.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Designs work flows and procedures.
Accountability : Accepts responsibility and accountability for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to global HR issues.
Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
Cultural Awareness - Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to global cultural differences. Works comfortably in a myriad of environments. Promotes and supports corporate diversity initiatives.
Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
Delegation - Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Ethics & Work Standards - Maintains the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in subordinates, business partners, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Experience in developing and implementing global recruitment strategies a plus.
SHRM or HRCI professional certification desired.
Foreign language skills are a plus.
An understanding of Canva is helpful.
Experience with WorkDay is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead & support development initiatives such as IDP, professional growth strategies.
Initiate recruitment strategies, manage compensation, and develop/support training programs.
Evaluate reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement and increased efficiency of department and services performed.
Assure that the company's benefits and compensation programs are competitive and equitable and in keeping with the company's benefits philosophy.
Responsible for monitoring Company policies and practices to support corporate compliance as it relates to appropriate laws and regulations, including, but not limited to ADA, EEO, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, and INVETS.
Direct the interpretation and consistent application of established human resource policies throughout the Company.
Ensure that the HR Team maintains direct and indirect involvement with employees and provide immediate feedback to management as warranted.
Responsible for the overall direction of the H.R. Department and effectiveness of the H.R. functions, including budget, health & wellness, compensation, employee development, and human resource information systems, reports, and record keeping.
Serves on the Site Leadership Team to provide direction to the OpCo.
Manages subordinates in the HR group through the HR Manager.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Leads by example and demonstrates fair, firm and consistent treatment of all employees.
Builds and sustains honest relationships with staff.
Manages department by interaction and clear communication.
Assures a safe work environment.
Takes an active role in developing and facilitating desired behaviors (ethics/work standards, communication, teamwork, continual improvement, accountability) in his/her employees.
Takes ownership of evaluating his/her organization to assure the right people with the right skills are in the right jobs.
Uses the Predictive Index tool to understand and identify employee needs.

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 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 24 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services