Associate Human Resources Director jobs in Orange, CA

Job Description

Professional Qualifications

This leader will have at least 8 years of experience in areas such as field human resources oversight, human resources business partnership, employee development, and/or talent management, with a focus on execution. They will be responsible for ensuring the effective administration of all human resources functions such as compensation, performance management, talent attraction and retention, team/employee development, and employee relations.

Qualifications include:

• 8 years’ experience, including 5 years in an HR management position leading people operations, preferably in a manufacturing company
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources or equivalent is required. A Master’s degree and/or professional HR designation is preferred.
• Experience working directly with a general manager as a strategic HR business partner
• Ability to act as coach to leaders, to build capability
• Proven experience turning an HR “administrative” function into a business partnership function
• Global experience – specifically US, UK and China
• Track record in organizational and cultural change management
• Experience with organizational design initiatives that position the company for growth, improve operational effectiveness and maintain a high-performing, diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce
• Experience in developing, recruiting, and retaining a high performing team – leading a recruitment team in attracting top talent. Demonstrated ability to implement a talent strategy.
• Solid business acumen
• Career succession potential
• Experience at a company known for best-in-class (a) HR processes and (b) continuous improvement culture is preferred
• Familiarity in working with counsel when necessary to ensure compliance and to understand exposure in HR-related matters

Leadership Qualifications

The successful candidate will be hands-on and resourceful, possess a strong work ethic, be innovative and decisive, and possess the ability to create a sense of mission with respect to talent initiatives.

The Director will possess the following personal attributes and characteristics:

• Change Agent: Proven success leading and managing organizational change
• Proven leadership and people management skills: Ability to foster effective relationships amongst diverse manufacturing teams
• Demonstrated previous experience developing strong relationships across all levels of the organization with the ability to influence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• “Roll up the sleeves” approach toward to getting things done
• Driven for results; resourceful
• Possesses a respectful, supportive, and inclusive style; truly enjoys being part of a team