Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. JBT Marel is a food and beverage technology company focused on transforming the future of food through sustainable innovation. The Senior Director of Human Resources will provide strategic HR leadership for the Diversified Food & Health North America business, supporting growth across multiple sites and partnering with business leaders on talent, organizational development, employee relations, compensation, performance management, training, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and champion "people" initiatives of the organization i.e. workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, management and leader development, succession planning, learning and development programs and initiatives
- Analyse existing DF&H infrastructure and develop and refine HR practices and programs to build on that infrastructure to support growth
- Serve as business partner to the leaders of DF&H, offering candid insight and feedback regarding important decisions within the business
- Provide expert council to business leaders on people related matters
- Review current organizational structure and recommend ways to better position the business for success
- Plan, develop, and implement the human resources goals and objectives for DF&H
- Oversee the development and implementation of human resources policies, guidelines and procedures, changing/updating existing policies as required - but in conjunction with other JBT businesses
- With the assistance of Corporate HR oversee the business’ compensation programs and rewards practices to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
- Ensure recruitment and talent placement plans exist for all new openings which includes assisting in interviewing candidates, choosing/working with external recruiting firms, negotiating compensation packages and providing input in the hire decision-making process
- Provide all necessary HR support as needed in connection with DF&H merger and acquisition opportunities
- Assure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Skills
- Experience managing HR across multiple geographic/international locations, and will be comfortable with significant business travel
- Experience partnering with a leadership team to drive lasting change in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Experience developing and implementing talent planning processes to support a focused growth strategy
- An entrepreneurial mindset, attitude and spirit cultivated in a fast-growing organization
- Proven success in delivering customer-focused HR services, including recruiting, compensation and benefits, organizational development, performance management, and employment law compliance
- Significant experience or knowledge in the development and implementation of staff/management training and organizational development activities
- A comprehensive understanding of HR trends and practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- A minimum of 10+ years of human resource experience within relevant companies, preferably manufacturing
- Earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and preferably a Master's degree
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Medical coverage from day 1 of employment
- Dental coverage from day 1 of employment
- Life insurance from day 1 of employment
- Short-term disability coverage from day 1 of employment
- Long-term disability coverage from day 1 of employment
- Family leave from day 1 of employment
- Vision coverage from day 1 of employment
- Matched 401(k) plan from day 1 of employment
- Development opportunities and new experiences and challenges to support career growth
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