ENVIRONMENT: Industrial Manufacturing

LOCATION: Little Rock, AR area (On-site, no remote or hybrid)

REPORTS TO: General Plant Manager

COMPENSATION RANGE: Very competitive package including strong base, bonus and other perks

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: BA or BS

CERTIFICATIONS:PHR, SPHR, SPHR-CP

QUALITY:Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen or similar will be preferred

CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and able to work for any U.S. Employer. Sponsorship is not available.

RELOCATION PACKAGE: Yes, a strong package

BENEFIT PACKAGE: Yes, outstanding package

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 10+ years

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: 5-7+ years

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One

• POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, HR is responsible for providing strategic and functional leadership in effectively developing and deploying human capital to achieve targeted business results. Working as a key member of the Commercial business unit, he or she will identify business challenges/opportunities and develop/implement effective people solutions across the factory. The successful candidate will provide functional leadership to the HR team across a broad range of HR disciplines, helping to craft the overall HR strategy and drive detailed execution. The Director, HR also needs to be an inspirational leader who supports the General Plant Manager in the building of the right culture focused on cost, quality, delivery, and safety while sustaining the company’s high standards for order lead times and delivery.
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• MUST HAVE:
• Successful, 10+ year track record in large, single site industrial manufacturing organizations
• HR management in a facility of 1700 employees or more under one 750,000 Sq. Ft. roof
• Significant HR management experience and knowledge of human resources systems
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Track record of effectively resolving customer related issues, improving processes and helping in efficiency
• A demonstrated capacity to navigate effectively in a matrix environment
• The ability to balance local market considerations with the overall corporate priorities of the business
• Experience in delivering corporate HR programs and initiatives and ensuring they are embraced by and become embedded within the local business

TECHNICAL

• Sound knowledge of technical HR systems, processes and procedures
• Sound knowledge of applicable labor and employee law guidelines related to a manufacturing operation
• The ability to manage and mediate conflict is also essential
• Demonstrated experience in developing and presenting high impact plan to senior leadership
• Solid analytical and process management skills. Has strong business acumen and able to define and understand the most critical issues
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong management skills, with emphasis on people development