Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources | The Shyft Group (SV) | Novi, MI

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands - Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, and Builtmore™. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you’ll do:

The Director of Human Resources, Specialty Vehicles (SV) position is responsible for continuously pursuing HR functional excellence and supporting the Shyft Group’s strategy with a specific focus on maximizing organizational capabilities and creating a high-performing, highly engaged culture throughout the SV division. This includes planning, leading, directing, developing, and coordinating the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department across the SV segment, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the company’s mission, culture and talent strategy. The position reports to the President of SV with a dotted line to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons:

• Plan, organize, and direct HR-related activities to meet or exceed established goals in a cost-effective manner

• Lead, communicate, and coach to cultivate a motivated employee environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership
• Develop, implement, and monitor the division budget and manage expenses within approved budget constraints
• Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Stay up to date on the overall activities of the team, identify problem areas and take corrective actions
• Collaborate with other HR Managers to drive consistent process excellence across Human Resources in areas such as talent acquisition, retention, performance management, rewards and recognition, employee engagement, leadership development, succession planning, communications, and cultures
• Assist HR Manager in defining workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Establish HR-specific performance metrics
• Establish performance monitoring and assessment and reward processes, ensuring processes and tools are understood and fully utilized
• Coach and develop your team; ensure you have the right resources in place to drive HR excellence across the division
• Drive talent review and management processes including succession planning for key roles
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and employment laws including an Affirmative Action Plan
• Ensure understanding and compliance with policies and practices within the facilities, ensuring fair and consistent application
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required (Master’s degree preferred)
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or PGHR certification(s) preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of human resource management experience required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience at director level, preferred
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations, including a large facility with a minimum of 500 people
• Excellent Generalist skills with strong business acumen and proven success in change management, and developing HR teams and processes
• Thorough understanding of employment laws and regulations; experience with California employment law is a plus
• Proven ability to work effectively with leaders across the Organization
• Ability to thrive and excel in a fast-paced, rapid growth environment requiring a strong sense of urgency and clear communication
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with MS Office Suite and HR tools such as UKG or Kronos
• Labor relations experience preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive assembly space is an advantage
• Ability to travel 30%-40%
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to:
• Inspire others to action
• Drive employee engagement
• Mentor, direct and manage subordinates
• Make sound judgment with the ability to make timely, sometimes difficult decisions
• Capable of translating big picture strategies into actionable plans to deliver results
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills along with common sense
• Tested change management skills; disciplined ability to carry out what must be done even when difficult or unpopular
• Unquestionable integrity and ability to work in a highly confidential environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.