The Associate Director Human Resources is responsible to lead the strategic execution to of human resources in order to meet the business needs of the site.  This position reports to the Head of People & Culture and participates with the extended executive leadership team in developing and implementing company policies and procedures.  Provides guidance and leadership to management and employees on Human Resources matters. The Associate Director, Human Resources executes in all areas of Human Resources services, including policies and programs for the entire site.

Essential Functions:

• Build effective relationships with business leaders, internal support teams, and other key stakeholders to enable effective implementation of HR plans and programs, while ensuring programs are aligned with overall business strategy and goals.
• Coaching, counseling and guidance regarding complex employment issues.
• Implement, monitor and audit compliance to regulatory concerns and ensure proper documentation and reporting occur;
• Facilitate organization development to include staffing structure, position descriptions, organizational charts, succession plans, etc.;
• Provide leadership and expertise in developing, recommending, and implementing compensation programs including market pricing and analyzing compensation practices for internal equity.
• Manage and lead recruitment and retention efforts to continuously improve recruiting processes to attract and retain qualified diverse candidates;
• Maintain performance management and improvement systems;
• Support the development, implementation and monitor policy development and documentation;
• Responsible for investigating and recommending solutions to employee relations concerns and issues;
• Oversee payroll processing to ensure accurate pay practices;
• Coordinate employee and community communication and activities;
• Partner with Employee Health and Safety team to ensure employee safety, in addition to the welfare, wellness and health of employees;
• Manage charitable giving and company participation;
• Ensure employee assistance services and counseling services are available to all employees.
• All other duties as may be assigned

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be a collaborative business partner
• Must be proficient with standard office equipment and software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other HR specific software applications).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments with little supervision.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment law.
• Problem solving skills.
• Must read, write and speak clearly.
• Professional appearance, attitude, demeanor.
• Customer service orientation.
• Creative approach to recruiting and retention.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree preferably in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field and 8 years of related experience of which 4 years must be in a management role or Master's degree and 6 years of experience in a similar role of which 4 years must be in a management role.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring leaders (Managers/Supervisors)
  Experienced working in a changing, project driven organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR and/or SPHR Certifications.