Director of Human Resources

Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Contact Information Reference Code: 1905 Job Description Director of Human Resources This role is responsible for leading the Human Resources function serving two (2) primary locations and the Water Systems business. This leader will drive the strategic planning and execution of all policies, initiatives, and actions that leverage talent within the organization and align performance delivery with the breakthrough needs of the business. Leads “Best in Class” application of key processes involving talent acquisition, people development, performance management, and organizational development/design. Serves as the key advisor to the General Manager by proactively aligning people knowledge, skills, and abilities with needs of the business. Brings a breadth of experience resulting from successfully managing customary human resources activities such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services. Proven developer of talent with an inclusive leadership style and capability to influence organizational level change. Develops cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization internally and externally. Key leader in establishing a results driven culture, within the bricks of the business, capable of rapid change and aligned with business needs. Overall, this role requires a top level human resources professional capable of delivering all human capital needs in a demanding, fast paced work environment.    PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •  Develop and execute people leveraging strategies / plans / actions that align with Water Systems business needs; assign targets and metrics designed to measure level of success •  Manage data, review trends, project needs relating to organizational talent, retention requirements, resource availability; develop and implement requisite actions that link data to business needs •  Implement policies and practices that leverage the value of diversity in the workplace; utilize demographic data to drive priorities regarding actions and resources •  Retain ownership and accountability for the human capital aspect of the business; strategize headcount management and people development investments for the Water Systems business •  Implement Human Resource functional excellence throughout the site and business; integrate lean thinking and practices into key processes relating to talent acquisition, benefit administration, performance management and organizational learning •  Mentor, counsel, and serve as an integral leader within the Water Systems Leadership Team; forge a synergistic relationship with the General Manager of the business •  Develop the Delavan Human Resources Team; maximize the performance of each member and proactively align structure with the ever changing business needs   IDEAL CANDIDATE: •  Minimum of 7 years work experience in leadership roles and overall 10 years work experience in organization(s) with best in class human resources practices •  Work experience in world class manufacturing organization or related industry as either a manufacturing site HR Leader or manufacturing site HR Generalist •  Strong academic acumen; bachelor’s degree in human resources or related business field required; a masters degree or MBA is preferred •  History of performance excellence; demonstrated ability to consistently rate above peers •  Thrives in a “reward for performance” culture; readily accepts challenges associated with a dynamic work environment •  Questions norms, generates proactive thinking, and can act decisively •  Demonstrates positive attitude; consummate energizer that has contagious impact within organization Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.