VP of Human Resources

Description

The VP of HR establishes the directions for the development and administration of the company’s Human Resources, guiding team leaders in conducting human resource activities in accordance with established company policies and procedures and governmental regulations. This position also provides direction to the Training and Safety Coordinator. This position works closely with Senior Leadership in the development and formulation of policies and procedures to meet short- and long-range goals and objectives.

Requirements

•     Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field.
•     Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the human resource field required including five (5) years’ management/supervisory experience.
•     Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in planning, development and training required.

Summary

DuraTech Industries, a growing global Printing Manufacturer located in La Crosse WI has been in continual growth for over 40 years. As our company expands, we need talented, forward-thinking team members to add to our team.

We work hard at making a positive, challenging and engaging environment.

At DuraTech, our mission is to delight our customers…through our commitment to quality, service and value. We value integrity. We respect and value our people and recognize their diversity as a source of creativity. We value loyalty, dedication, hard work and pride in workmanship. We dedicate ourselves to provide a safe and fun work environment; one that promotes open communication, teamwork, learning and community involvement. We value success. Our team Members are our greatest asset. Our leadership in the industries we serve has been achieved because our people are the best. As a team member of DuraTech Industries, you work for a stable company that offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

We have an opening for a VP Human Resources!

The VP of Human Resources establishes the directions for the development and administration of the company’s human resources, guiding team leaders in conducting human resource activities in accordance with established company policies and procedures and governmental regulations. This position works closely with Senior Leadership in the development and formulation of policies and procedures to meet short- and long-range goals and objectives.

Senior Leadership

• Champions teamwork, innovation and process improvement throughout the departments and provides the team with appropriate leadership, mentoring, guidance, and advocacy to ensure its long-term success.
• Collaborates with the other members of Senior Leadership to determine and develop the policies and goals in accordance with the direction of the organization.
• Reviews and approves plans for capital investments and resource allocation.
• Ensures that all corporate activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Creates, communicates and implements the organization’s vision, mission and overall direction.
• Formulates and implements the strategic plan that guides the direction of the business. Responsible for budget development and expense allocation.
• Maintains awareness of both the external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, new industry developments and standards, and so forth.
• Prepares and delivers presentations and reports to the President, Senior Leadership and owners.
• Participates in human resource functions within the company including but not limited to  selection, training, development and performance review of team members, making recommendations for promotions, transfers, discipline and salary increases.

Human Resources

•      Serves as a strategic business leader in establishing and maintaining cohesive relationships between team members and DuraTech.
•      Oversees payroll operations and provides guidance to ensure that payroll processes are consistent with company policies and comply with state and federal regulations/industry standards.
•      Develops and directs DuraTech's wage and salary policies in order to attract and retain competent team members.
•      Oversees the maintenance and evaluation of job descriptions in conjunction with the team leaders.
•      Oversees recruitment and selection activities to ensure that properly qualified candidates are recruited, hired and on-boarded properly. Analyzes work force requirements, absenteeism, turnover and other personnel statistics.
•     Represents DuraTech in unemployment compensation insurance matters.
•     Oversees other Leave of Absence Programs.
•     Assists the team leaders in human resource matters and provides guidance on matters of discipline and discharge to insure fair treatment and compliance with government regulations and company policy and procedures.
•     Investigates internal complaints regarding discrimination, harassment, safety concerns, and other workplace conflicts.

Safety and Training

• Oversees DuraTech’s safety and training programs.  Works closely with the Training and Safety Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and maintain DuraTech’s safety and training programs.
• Coordinates manager/supervisor training programs to ensure continued development of management skills to enable team leaders to fulfill their potential to be good department team leaders.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the human resource field required including five (5) years’ management/supervisory experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in planning, development and training required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Crucial to Success in this Role include

• Knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of human resources principles, practices and systems.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Must be detail oriented and well organized.  
• Excellent planning and delegation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, team-building and leadership skills for interacting positively with management, team members, customers and vendors.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Effective training skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and work styles, and ability to remain calm and collected under pressure.
• Ability to preserve the integrity of highly confidential business and customer information.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and laws in the English language.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and reprioritize work under rapidly changing circumstances.
• Ability to deal effectively with time pressures and stress associated with executive management.