Human Resources Manager
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Jobcode:
HRM
Location:
Downers Grove or Morton, Illinois
Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent
US Citizens Only:
Yes
Sponsorship Available: No
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Description:
Polaris Search Network, a national search firm with a specialty in Human Resources, is
currently recruiting a Human Resources Manager for its client in IL.
Our client is a Fortune 100 global leader in Manufacturing and Production.
Summary
Provide strategic HR leadership to the centralized HR functions and facility
Logistics Americas Human Resources teams to meet short and long term business
goals through the management and creation of regional human resource processes.
Responsible for managing and monitoring the business plan to meet or exceed goals.
This person will lead a team of 8 direct reports consisting of 8 management HR
Professionals. Additionally, indirect reports include 30 management and support
HR personnel. This position supports 5 Countries: US, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and
Brazil, consisting of 25-30 facilities.
JOB DUTIES:
Responsible for developing the Americas HR business plan for Global Supply Chain Solutions
(GSCS) which also includes Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, New Business
Development, Bench Strength, Communications and Recruiting. Own and manage contracts for
HRIS and Payroll systems within the Americas region. Review and approve HR related purchase
orders and invoices and monitors expense statements to ensure year-end results are within
budget. Advocate for additional resources when appropriate, to ensure the successful
completion of business objectives.
Help establish the GSCS overall HR strategy and manage its implementation by actively
participating as a business partner to the Americas GSCS leadership team. Work with
functional HR teams (Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Communications,
Talent Management and Business Development) as well as with local HR Teams to drive
global prioritization of projects and process improvements and standardization.
Help develop a values culture and positive work environment to maintain union-free operations.
In facilities where employees are represented by a union, understand contractual obligations
and implement HR policies that align with those obligations and support stable and collaborative
Labor Relations.
Design, manage and implement regional process and strategy for requisition approval, job
posting and
recruiting strategies for the hiring of warehouse associates, both full time and agency, in the
Americas.
Identify the Americas learning and development, communications and compensation, and
benefits requirements
and strategy. Provide leadership and guidance to the teams that represent each of these functional
areas,
in order for them to prioritize regional needs vs. global needs and to sponsor 6 Sigma projects
accordingly.
This position is ultimately responsible for Americas implementation of programs and processes
related to all HR activities.
Develop and improve the Americas' processes related, but not limited to employment, labor
relations, training,
compensation, benefits, career development, new business, EEO/AA, and communications.
Provide HR leadership and support to all new Business Development opportunities in the
Americas from initiation
of a proposal to implementation of a facility. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing labor
markets to
assist in site selection; generating the overall HR strategy; advocating HR best practices and
knowing when to
deviate; recruiting and hiring for management, salaried and hourly. This involves either a
transition of existing
client employees or recruiting and hiring a completely new staff.
The position manages HR Managers with responsibilities for Facility HR personnel in addition
to functional area
management professionals. The incumbent provides direction, focus, motivation, and
encouragement for subordinates.
The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates.
Typical internal customers include all levels of management within Logistics Division Global
Supply Chain Solutions
department including, the GSCS Vice President and his/her direct reports. Works closely with
HR leadership of the client
(new Business) or acquisition, with regards to business transfers and acquisitions.
The position often confronts complex issues or problems, which require careful analysis and
diagnosis. Problems are
often unique and solutions can require original approaches and need to be values based. The
incumbent may modify
existing approaches or develop new solutions.
Moderate travel required (Less than 25% of working time).
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
8 to 10 years of progressively responsible job-related experience.
Global HR Management experience preferred.
Experience managing a team of HR professionals required.
Experience working in both unionized and non-union environments.
The position requires knowledge of various personnel and/or benefits policies and programs.
Familiarity with functional areas, policies and procedures is required.
Christy Spilka
Owner/Headhunter
Polaris Search Network, Inc.
Phone: 1800-781-3256 X120
Fax: 1888-778-4395
www.polarissearchnetwork.com
Send your resume to: christyspilka@polarissearchnetwork.com