Chief People Officer - Louisiana, MO, United States - Waggoner Engineering, Inc.

Description

Chief People Officer

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Chief People Officer who will be responsible for all areas of the talent life cycle. This dynamic, forward thinking leader will be deeply involved with company integrations, the planning and execution of talent strategies and retention programs, workforce planning, and will be a key business partner on the leadership team.

Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? For almost 50 years Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service and creativity to benefit our clients. Waggoner has more than doubled in size over the last five years and growth is expected to significantly increase through the addition of talented personnel.

What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 19 offices and 6 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients. If you are tired of hearing "we've always done it this way"; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

1. Talent Management:

• Develop and implement talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Lead the design and execution of performance management, career development, and succession planning programs.
• Identify and address skills gaps and provide learning and development opportunities for employees.

2. M&A Integration:

• Partner closely with the Trilon HR Leadership team in preparation for a potential acquisition.
• Lead the HR integration efforts for acquisitions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition.
• Manage change management processes during integration to minimize disruption and maintain employee morale.

3. Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the HR team, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance their capabilities.
• Assess current HR processes and develop a plan to enhance processes and delivery.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the HR department.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively to maximize team productivity and deliver results.
• Improve HR communication within the team, with key stakeholders, and throughout the organization.

4. Culture Stewardship:

• Champion and shape our organizational culture, ensuring it aligns with our company values and objectives.
• Implement culture-enhancing initiatives, such as employee engagement programs, recognition systems, and employee feedback mechanisms.
• Drive employee well-being and work-life balance initiatives to enhance the overall employee experience.

5. Strategic Partner:

• Collaborate with the executive leadership team to align HR strategies with the overall business objectives.
• Provide HR expertise and insights to support decision-making, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics and reporting to assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
  

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in HR leadership roles, with 7+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent management, engagement and retention, and M&A integration.
• Ability to easily connect and build relationships with others and partner with executive leadership.
• Effective communicator – is always thinking about who/when/how something needs to be communicated.
• Has strong follow-through and drives accountability.
• Ability to think strategically and implement innovative HR solutions.
• Proven track record of leading and developing HR teams.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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