HR Manager - Madison, United States - Dover Corporation

Description

Part of Dover Corporation's Engineered Systems segment, Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is a strong, diverse and dynamic global leader in the vehicle service industry. VSG comprises 13 major vehicle lifting, wheel service, diagnostic and collision repair brands: Rotary Lift, Chief, Forward, Direct-Lift, Ravaglioli, Hanmecson, Revolution, Elektron, Blitz, Nogra, Butler, Space and Sirio.

SUMMARY: Develop, implement, and coordinate policies, practices, systems, and services that support the human resource needs of the Company. Promote the respect, value, and nurturing of Vehicle Service Group's human resources and keep the company's human element in front of the decision makers. Maintain positive, professional relations with all employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

1. Lead & support development initiatives such as IDP, professional growth strategies.
2. Initiate recruitment strategies, manage compensation, and develop/support training programs.
3. Evaluate reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
4. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement and increased efficiency of department and services performed.
5. Assure that the company's benefits and compensation programs are competitive and equitable and in keeping with the company's benefits philosophy.
6. Responsible for monitoring Company policies and practices to support corporate compliance as it relates to appropriate laws and regulations, including, but not limited to ADA, EEO, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, and INVETS.
7. Direct the interpretation and consistent application of established human resource policies throughout the Company.
8. Maintain direct and indirect involvement with employees and provide immediate feedback to management as warranted.
9. Responsible for the overall direction of the H.R. Department and effectiveness of the H.R. functions, including budget, health & wellness, compensation, employee development, and human resource information systems, reports, and record keeping.
10. Specific areas of responsibility may include (but are not limited to):

• IDP Annual review process
• Benefits management and healthcare expense reporting
• Direct line resolution
• Dover reporting oversight
• Employee discipline
• Employee handbook
• Investigations
• HR department budget creation and management
• HR legal issues and resolution
• Integrity Counts oversight
• Job description creation and database management
• Layoff administration
• Organizational changes
• Oversight administration of salary recruitment, offer letters, and compensation justification (and hourly recruitment overview)
• Success Factors training and coordination
• Termination process management
• Welfare & Morale leadership

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages subordinates in the HR group. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Key development drivers include:

• • Leads by example and demonstrates fair, firm and consistent treatment of all employees. Builds and sustains honest relationships with staff. Manages department by interaction and clear communication. Assures a safe work environment.
  • Takes an active role in developing and facilitating desired behaviors (ethics/work standards, communication, teamwork, continual improvement, accountability) in his/her employees.
  • Takes ownership of evaluating his/her organization to assure the right people with the right skills are in the right jobs. Uses the Predictive Index tool to understand and identify employee needs.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accountability for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion.
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to global HR issues.
• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Cultural Awareness - Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to global cultural differences. Works comfortably in a myriad of environments. Promotes and supports corporate diversity initiatives.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Delegation - Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Ethics & Work Standards - Maintains the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in subordinates, business partners, and vendors.

Education and Experience: 4-year college degree, preferably in Human Resources Management or commensurate experience required. Master's degree or MBA preferred. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in the use of a personal computer. 10+ years experience in Human Resources and 7-10 years of management experience is preferred. Experience in developing and implementing global recruitment strategies a plus.

Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches, articles, and proposals using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to employee groups, top management, and public groups.

Language Skills: Foreign language skills are a plus.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully a candidate should have an expert level of understanding and ability to use Microsoft Excel. Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint are key. An understanding of Canva is helpful. Experience with Oracle is beneficial.

Travel: Must be willing to travel as needed. Travel is typically limited to 10% or less.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.