Director, Human Resources

Full-Time

Fort Wayne, IN

Compensation DOE: up to $140K

The Director of Human Resources leads in the development and management of human resources practices and processes, ensuring that our HR strategy aligns with the overall business objectives.  This position is responsible for fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement.  This position will require strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of HR functions.

Director, Human Resources Specific Responsibilities:

• Leads the development of departmental goals, objectives and systems.  Establishes departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the company’s strategic goals.
• Provide vision and effective leadership to the human resources team, empowering the function to be confident partners and provide impactful guidance.
• Develops and monitors an annual budget.
• Manage the talent acquisition efforts in the Engineering, IT, Human Resources, Accounting, Sales and Marketing teams.
• Maintain a comprehensive, current level of awareness of applicable legislation in order to actively participate in the development of appropriate HR related policies and practices throughout the organization.
• Lead the formation of a comprehensive Compensation/Job Evaluation Program.  Manage wage and salary plans for exempt, non-exempt and hourly personnel and apply these in a legal, fair and consistent manner.
• Participate with the Benefits Manager and CFO to obtain cost-effective, employee-serving benefits.  Conduct benefit orientations with new employees.
• Lead training development programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Maintain effective employee relations through timely and thorough intervention/mitigation and accurate interpretation of policy areas.
• Focus on creating an engaging work culture where employees feel valued and motivated.
• Maintain and enhance HRIS systems, including Paycom, JDE and Lotus Notes Databases.  Prepare reports as requested from Paycom.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in human resources.

Director, Human Resources Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or human Resources or similar
• Proven HR leadership experience.  Emphasis on the development of HR Processes, employment legislation and legal compliance. 
• Ideal candidate has a strong background in employee relations, benefits administration, talent acquisition and training and development.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills.