Senior Director, Human Resources - Americas

Reporting to the Head of HR, the Senior Director, Human Resources oversees the communication and administration of Human Resources (HR) programs including succession planning, staffing, organizational development, employee relations, and performance management across all locations. This leader is a mentor, strategic partner, and leader of change. The Senior Director will lead a distributed team of HR professionals supporting Manufacturing locations as well as corporate teams. Through their team, they will implement strategic initiatives, manage day-to-day activities, and support growing the business.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead organization and leadership development efforts, collaborating with leaders to address root causes of people related organization issues. Mentors HR managers to lead changes in assigned area(s).
• Review and coach organizational leaders and HR staff to resolve employee relations issues using a systematic approach. Resolve leadership level employee relation issues.
• Collaborate with corporate HR leadership on the development and execution of company-wide programs and initiatives identifying, prioritizing, and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes (e.g., annual review, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational change).
• Lead leaders in the development of solutions through cultural and process perspective organizational development.
• Lead and develop a globally dispersed team of HR professionals.
• Undertake the development and implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Oversee compliance programs; files reports and logs to conform to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations and Affirmative Action Plans.
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the effective operation of the HR function.
• Collaborate on various HR programs such as benefits, compensation, recruiting, learning, and talent management activity within the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in Human Resources
• At least five (5) years leading a team
• Experience leading large-scale projects, change, and process improvement initiatives
• Experience leading and developing people leaders and individual contributors
• Experience supporting corporate functions as well as manufacturing teams (or some other front-line workforce)
• Experience conducting investigations and supporting compliance programs
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and project management skills.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in employee relations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with excellent judgment and discretion.
• Knowledge and understanding of various HR systems
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Knowledge and understanding of Ceridian Dayforce
• SPHR or equivalent level of certification
• Bilingual (Spanish, French or German)

Additional Information

• This is an on-site role based out of our Torrance CA office (hybrid 1-2 days per week is possible).
• Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
• Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Emphasizes ethical leadership and decision-making to protect Pelican’s brand and reputation.
• Establishes challenging, productive, and achievable goals for direct reports; measure results by establishing checkpoints to track progress.
• Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.