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HR Director

$110-130k plus bonus

Kansas City, KS

Bell & Associates has been engaged to help our client recruit their next HR Director.  The Director of Human Resources will serve as a key member of the senior management team. The person will advise and align the senior management team on people strategies and programs that support the business priorities and company cultural pillars while minimizing risk to the enterprise.  They will design, plan, and implement new systems for Recruiting, Retention, Engagement and be locally responsible and accountable for ensuring execution of existing systems and programs in these areas. They will lead employee engagement and advocacy efforts within the organization and collaborate with senior leaders, operational line leadership teams and front-line employees to ensure that the culture reflects the Company’s mission, vision and values. They will work with the senior management team and key operational leaders to identify and ensure company and governmental human resources related compliance requirements are consistently and fully met. A successful Director of Human Resources will be humble, have empathy and high levels of emotional intelligence and be focused on collaborative work in a team environment. The incumbent will ensure that the company and its leaders are promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment and culture. They will be a “player manager” as well as a capability builder and seek to develop leaders to be adept and proficient in all aspects of engaging, managing, and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department, including benefits administration, employee relations, performance, HR policies, and the full employee lifecycle
• Manage and ensure crisp execution of employee benefits and all employee-related information and documentation processes using the Company’s integrated systems. Act as system owner and Subject Matter Expert.
• Responsible for hiring and developing staff while creating an engaging and supportive environment for their growth and retention.
• Responsible for hiring, developing and leading a team of HR Business Partners while creating an engaging and supportive environment for their growth and retention.
• Provide input and ideas for talent acquisition programs and interfaces/coordinates with the Managing Director to ensure effective, efficient and scalable recruitment and hiring efforts. Develop and manage the recruitment and hiring priorities and workstreams. Engage with operational leaders and recruiting staff to enhance and optimize recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, evaluation, discipline, termination practices and processes.
• Directly engage in the field for investigation, understanding and facilitating resolution of employee and labor relations to ensure high levels of employee engagement, promote diversity, equity and inclusion and minimize potential of labor organizing / action.
• Foster and facilitate a culture of empowerment in the field and continuous improvement through feedback and coaching.
• Facilitate and drive annual operational talent reviews, succession planning and employee development / pipeline evaluation that supports growth and scaling of the business.
• Monitor and report metrics and KPIs relevant to talent acquisition, employee relations and employee engagement.
• Work with operational leaders to design, implement and track employee training and development programs and development plans.
• In cooperation with the operational leaders and safety/training staff, advocate for and assist in building a strong safety culture with proactive risk identification and direct employee engagement.
• Embrace technology and innovation to enhance employee engagement and experience, increase leader effectiveness and minimize non-value-added work in support of routine people related documentation and compliance requirements.
• Update job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• A strong role model for leaders and employees, cultivating a culture in which employee engagement, safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement/development and diversity, equity and inclusion are demonstrated.
• Develop, implement, and manage HR policies and procedures that are consistent with employment laws and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or similar field preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant human resources experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team and successfully developing people and talent.
• Preferred experience working in organizations with large, geographically dispersed field operations supporting non-exempt (hourly) employee populations and front-line leaders.
• Experience in the development, execution and continuous improvement of Human Resources strategy.
• Experience working in a fast-growth environment and supporting.
• Experience with actively using and managing HR software systems including Applicant Tracking, HRIS, Payroll and other related systems. Experience and proficiency with Paycom software and systems would be a plus.
• Technology proficient, including Microsoft Office suite and other common business software applications.
• Proficiency with using and analyzing data and presenting information in a clear and concise format.
• Professional and emotionally intelligent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and creative team environment.
• Adapts quickly and easily to changing conditions and adjusts business strategy and plans to new needs or situations.
• Ability to travel (including overnight) to company operational locations for meetings with employees and leaders; talent acquisition and recruiting events; and general operational support.

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Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas – Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management.  We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire basis.