Human Resources Site Leader

Description

• Drives strategic business clarity and execution by guiding teams in developing impactful HR interventions and assessing organizational strategy and local talent market needs.
• Advises and coaches leaders on talent planning, organizational design, and workforce strategy.
• Develops and promotes a global mindset and inclusive leadership to enable effective collaboration across geographies and cultures, driving global business alignment.
• Acts as a strategic business partner to site leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations.

• Serves as the primary HR leader for the site, ensuring seamless delivery of HR services, operations, and programs.
• Ensures compliance with local labor laws, policies, and ethical standards.
• Manages third-party HR vendors to deliver high-quality service and contribute to building and sustaining internal HR operational capabilities.
• Monitors and mitigates workforce-related risks and supports business continuity planning.

• Partners with global business and HR leaders to support and develop talent initiatives including hiring, onboarding, and organizational design in alignment with company strategy and priorities.
• Leads performance management and career development processes at the site, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Drives local workforce planning activities in collaboration with global stakeholders, ensuring the site’s talent strategy supports long-term business goals.
• Provides strategic HR consultation to global leaders offering insights on engagement, performance, development, and retention.
• Supports learning and development initiatives to build future-ready capabilities and close skill gaps.
• Uses data and analytics to inform talent decisions and measure impact.

• Champions a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture through site-level initiatives.
• Leads employee listening strategies and translates insights into actionable improvements. Drives diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts in alignment with global HR strategies.
• Serves as a trusted advisor and advocate for employees, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Collaborates with global HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and functional HR leaders to align local practices with global frameworks including total rewards and talent.
• Provides site-level insights and feedback to inform enterprise-wide HR programs and policy development.

• Supports the deployment of global HR programs and change management efforts at the site level.
• Leverages HR technology and analytics to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Leads and mentors direct and indirect HR team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Represents the company at industry events to promote employer brand, share and learn best practices, and strengthen networks.
• Coaches teams by enabling cross-functional success and fostering adaptability and learning.

• Keep supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinate and communicate plans and activities with others, as appropriate, to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach. 
• Perform related work as apparent or assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HRBP and operational leadership roles.
• At least 5 years people leadership experience.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders .Strong business relationship management and planning skills.
• Expertise in HR operations, compliance, and vendor management. Proven ability to lead through influence and drive engagement across diverse teams.
• Ability to navigate complexity and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven success in global, matrixed organizations. Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with all employee levels in multiple departments.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of business partners and stakeholders.
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.