Global Director, HR, Energy Systems

• Lead and inspire direct reports and their teams to pursue our HR Vision and Mission through innovation globally.
• Set short and long-term strategy and oversee short term action plans within HR for the Lines of Business. This strategy should be derived from overarching Global identified key objectives.
• Ensure high quality recruiting and onboarding in support of business needs.
• Drive towards a high level of engagement in our LOBs
• Ensure the timely administration of our performance management process.
• Lead all due diligence related to acquisitions, RIF's and disposals impacting the LOBs.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all legal requirements.
• Drive process improvement and cost reductions across the LOBs.
• Manage Union relationships (or lack thereof) to optimize the business in each country.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR staff with regards to Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Training. Total Rewards and Shared Services.
• A primary duty is to exercise discretion and independent judgment when dealing with critical matters within the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct oversight of 8 and indirect oversight of approximately 16 other HR team members.

COMPETENCIES: Successful candidates will have demonstrated successful experience working in a global organization leading a HR team in multiple countries across the full spectrum of HR: Employee Relations, Legal Compliance, Strategic Planning, Unions, Due Diligence, Succession Planning, Organizational Development, Recruitment & Onboarding, Change Management, Process Improvement, Lean and Performance Management.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience: Four-year degree and 10-15 plus years of progressive experience in HR. Demonstrated ability to lead large HR groups within a complex environment across multiple countries. Proven ability to work with other business units in support of global initiatives. Attainment of a graduate degree is highly desirable as is experience working outside of HR (Operations, Sales, etc.) in support of a manufacturing organization.Language Skills: Fluency in English required. Any other language skills a plus.Mathematical Skills: Ability to understand basic finance and ability to develop and present business cases in support of projects required.Computer Skills: Must be reasonably competent with current applications/technology. Successful candidate will navigate business systems and utilize own skills when developing spreadsheets, presentations, performing analysis, etc.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: PHR, CP or equivalent required.Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and manage up critical.Other Qualifications: Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.TRAVEL REQUIRED: Will involve travel throughout the globe. Travel schedule will vary based on the current demands of the business.