Director Human Resources
Belvidere, NJ - USA
Job Summary
For more than 65 years weve turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes strengthen businesses and build a more resilient efficient sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us
Major Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
Leads HR business partners supporting designed functions locations or plants
Provides strategic HR consultation to leaders on organizational effectiveness employee relations performance management and workforce planning
Partners with business leadership to improve engagement retention and productivity
Talent Management & Leadership Development
Develops and coaches leadership teams to strengthen managerial capability
Leads or supports major HR initiatives including compensation cycles talent reviews and succession planning
Employee & Labor Relations
Ensures HR policy compliance and risk mitigations
Union sites Manages labor relations contract administration grievance processes and union partnership activities
Mergers Acquisitions & Organizational Integration
Supports M&A activities including onboarding culture integration and organizational alignment
Leadership
Selectstrainscoachesand develops staff setting clear expectations to inspiremotivate and engagethe team
Manages performance recognizes achievement provides feedback and administers progressive discipline when necessary
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration related discipline or equivalent work experience
Work Experience
8 years of progressive HR experience including 5 years in a leadership role
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Strong working knowledge of HR operations employee relations and talent processes
Understanding of compensation cycles performance management and talent reviews
Working knowledge of HRIS systems
Knowledge of change management practices at team or functional level
Understanding of compliance employment law and policy interpretation
Strong consultation skills with leaders
Skilled in employee relations investigations and resolution
Ability to coach leaders on performance engagement and team development
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Skilled in applying analytics to site- or function-level workforce trends
Process management and HR program execution
Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills
Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred Job Requirements
Education
Masters degree in Human Resources MBA or related discipline
Certification / License
SPHR or SHRM-SCP
Work Experience
Experience supporting manufacturing operations
Exposure to union environments
Mergers and acquisitions experience particularly integration support
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Working knowledge of HR systems and AIenhanced HR tools
Knowledge of change management practices at team or functional level
Project management skills
Understanding of compliance employment law and policy interpretation
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled HR tools such as talent analytics or automation platforms to enhance workforce planning and operational efficiency
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Since 1959, Generac Power Systems has been committed to building the most reliable, durable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly generators and power equipment.