Human Resources Director

Do you have a knack for communication and leadership? Do you enjoy motivating people and collaborating with team members to come up with plans and strategies that touch all aspects of the employee lifecycle experience?

The job of HR Director is critical to business success. People are our most important resource, and your role ensures we have an engaged and productive workplace where everyone works to realize our shared mission, purpose and vision. Promoting corporate values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of the HR Director role. We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director with a deep knowledge of matters concerning HR departments to ensure that all human resources (HR) operations are carried on smoothly and effectively.

Position Summary

The HR Director facilitates and manages employee relations on behalf of the company. This role serves as the go-to person for all employee-related issues. This includes but is not limited to all aspects of the employee experience, such as onboarding, offboarding, employee engagement & retention, leave management, managing employee disputes and disciplinary issues. May assist with performance management efforts and recommend policy changes when appropriate.

In this role, you will be responsible for recommending HR strategies, providing guidance to operational leadership, and ensuring compliance. As HR Director you will support the employee population throughout the company, oversee HR initiatives, handle employment relations, analyze and report on HR metrics to support informed decision making and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. This position will have frequent interaction and exposure to DCC's executive leadership team in Lisle, IL.

Core Duties/Key Responsibilities

• HR Leadership - Helps shape and develop corporate plans for a variety of HR matters on how to best meet both employee and business objectives. Builds relationships with management, employees, business partners and vendors.
• Employee Relations & Engagement - Identify ways to increase employee retention and engagement through leadership and team development, regular feedback and coaching, and promoting a company culture that positions DCC Propane as a "Great Place to Work".
• Team Management - Build a team of HR Specialists and Generalists to support employees throughout the organization. Closely manage and enable HR team's performance ensuring they address employee's requests and grievances in a timely manner handling HR operations consistently throughout the organization.
• Performance Improvement - Lead the effective and efficient administration of the performance management process, making sure that the organization's managers are equipped to engage in constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching, collaborate effectively when managing the team, and encourage leaders to actively participate in identifying and addressing performance gaps.
• Grievance and Disciplinary Management - Bridge management and employee relations by addressing concerns, grievances or other issues. Deal with grievances and violations invoking disciplinary action when required. Anticipate and resolve litigation risks.
• HR Compliance - Maintain current knowledge and application of all relevant laws and regulations at the local, state and national level relating to employment and ensure organizational compliance. This includes educating and advising managers and senior leaders on HR-related legal and regulatory matters and ensuring HR programs, practices and policies are aligned. Ensure that employee files and records are properly and securely maintained.

Position Qualifications

Experience/Education

Required Education: Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree; Master's Degree preferred

Fields of Study Preferred: Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication or Psychology

Certification: SHRM and/or HRCI certification required or attained within 6 months of hire

Required Work Experience:

• 3 years of proven work experience as HR Director
• Experience managing a human resource team

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Microsoft Applications: Extremely proficient (in particular, Excel and PowerPoint)

Additional Technology: High technical capabilities with ability to quickly learn and utilize new technologies.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 30%

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required

Additional Requirements:

• Strong business acumen partnered with attention to the human element
• In depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be a proactive initiator
• Ability to listen and probe to understand root cause of an issue
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding judgement, sensitivity and high discretion
• Change management experience
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ability to articulate direction and plans across all functional levels
• Diligent and firm with high ethical standards and integrity

Physical/Working Requirements

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:

• This position is hybrid and requires you to periodically work from an office environment.
• This position will require driving a vehicle for long periods of time. Must have a clean driving history and motor vehicle record.
• Prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to position, transport, lift and/or move up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing;
• Move about in an office environment;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Scope

Direct Reports: 2-3

Total Organization Employees: ~ 900

# States: 22

# Markets: 9

# Operating Districts: ~ 38

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the employee with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

DCC Propane is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status or disability status.

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