Human Resources Director
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Kreischer Miller's Retained Executive Search group takes a highly personalized and collaborative approach to executive recruiting. We work directly with owners of privately-held and family-owned companies to help build their leadership teams.Our goal is to find the best fit for your organization – top-tier executives who will make an immediate and long-term positive impact on your company. Our Retained Executive Search group has a proven track record of locating talented senior-level executives.
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About The Function:
Human Resources Director
Location: Wayne, PA - Hybrid work environment
Our client is a boutique financial services firm specializing in bonds for licensing and permitting who serves both large publicly and privately held companies. They are a very large independent broker and are committed to providing extraordinary surety solutions.They are seeking a dynamic Human Resources Director who will be a key member of the Human Resources Department and will report directly to the President.
Summary:
The HR Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Human Resources function. With a strong focus on recruitment, the HR Director will develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies, ensure compliance with employment laws, and drive initiatives to promote a positive and productive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership- Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the company’s business goals.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on all HR-related matters.
- Lead organizational development initiatives to enhance company performance.
- Design, implement, and manage comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
- Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring timely and cost-effective hiring.
- Work with marketing to develop employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.
- Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes employee engagement and retention.
- Address and resolve employee relations issues promptly and effectively.
- Implement programs to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
- Develop and oversee performance management systems that support the growth and development of employees.
- Provide guidance on setting performance standards and conducting performance reviews.
- Implement training and development programs to support employee growth.
- Work with an outside broker to design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Regularly review and update compensation structures to remain competitive.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures.
- Manage employee records and ensure data confidentiality.
- Develop and track HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.
- Provide regular reports to senior management on HR-related metrics and trends.
- Use data to drive HR strategies and improve organizational performance.
- Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure the HR team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
- Promote collaboration and teamwork within the HR department.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive HR experience with a family-owned, professional services or partnership company which has an employee count exceeding 50 employees, with at least 3-5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
Skills:
- Ability to build rapport and relationships with individuals and groups.
- An outgoing, poised and persuasive communication style with the ability to convey information clearly, effectively and appropriately.
- Strong initiative and a sense of competitive drive with the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions and priorities.
- Strong emphasis is on results, and effective systems that achieve results through and with people
- Ability to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives, in a practical and timely fashion
- In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in HRIS and other HR-related software.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership and Mentorship
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Accountability for Results
- ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES LEGALLY ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP WILL BE CONSIDERED