Director, Human Resources

JOB SUMMARY

The Director Human Resources (HRD) for Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems Inc. (CSES) develops and implements effective human resources programs policies and initiatives and is an active member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The HRD is accountable for workforce planning employee communications and culture professional development employee relations performance management professional development including mentoring and coaching organizational development compensation benefits and regulatory compliance. Additionally the HRD will lead the site HR team and collectively they also provide support to CSES sister company Roke USA.

This position requires a business partner who is collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes. This role serves as a strategic advisor to the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for developing and executing the HR strategy to enable achievement of the business people and corporate objectives. This leader will increase organizational effectiveness efficiency and profitability through the alignment of personnel to manage costs and enhance overall financial performance. This position reports to the CSES General Manager with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the CHG Group Inc. (CHGi) Chief People Officer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a role model creating positive relationships with staff in an environment of mutual respect and trust
• Promotes a culture of compliance integrity inclusion diversity and equity across the business
• Partners with the CHGi Chief People Officer to develop and support the implementation of corporate HR solutions and programs
• Manages performance management and succession planning processes
• Directs design implementation and communication of HR and business initiatives
• Acts as a key resource in fielding and resolving elevated issues and questions
• Supports recruitment process ensures job description accuracy and compliance alignment; collaborates to ensure consistency across the business
• Oversees all payroll and benefits for company
• Collaborates with managers and employees to help resolve employee relations issues; guides to best decisions prepares/helps prepare corrective actions facilitates involuntary terminations
• Develops and facilitates leader and employee training
• Manages the administration of FMLA and Workers Compensation programs
• Manages Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Program
• Stays abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that may impact the facility and implement appropriate procedures/procedural updates to maintain compliance
• Analyzes data including turnover reporting headcount summaries exit interview data internal/external market data and makes recommendations based on analyses
• Ensures regulatory and government compliance for all local State and Federal employee policies procedures guidelines and regulations
• Builds a talent pipeline and networks with necessary external contacts (e.g. partners academia) to market employment opportunities
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand and contribute to the organizations goals and strategy

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Comply with government and corporate laws rules regulations policies and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages all levels of HR/Administrative employees exempt and non-exempt
• Supports and develops a culture by instilling the values in all activities across the company
• Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
• Set department objectives/KPIs assess ongoing performance and workload of direct reports
• Responsible for the training and development program for the team members

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Business Management Human Resources or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• HR Certification commensurate with level of experience highly preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years of relevant Human Resources experience. Experience must include hands-on strategic and tactical responsibility for the delivery of full-scope human resources activities
• 5 years working with senior leaders at the vice president and above level is preferred
• Experience managing employees in multiple locations as well as collaborating with extended HR teams is preferred
• Strong HR background with the ability to effectively balance both strategic planning and daily execution
• Proven track record in delivering results in a changing and growing business environment
• Prior experience in a government/defense contracting environment preferred
• Background in the Aerospace & Defense Military Commercial Biodefense/BioTech industries is preferred

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance
• Proficiency with MS Office products and HRIS applications
• Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation as well as motivating others to act
• Demonstrated proficiency with applicable laws/regulations and management theories including policy/procedure development
• Good skills on active listening logic & critical thinking judgment and decision making complex problem solving time management and good team spirit are required
• Experience in leading and managing change within an organization
• Must have the highest level of ethics and integrity
• Customer service-oriented professional
• Ability to identify key barriers/core problems and identify solutions
• Excellent problem-solving skills; creative in approach to dealing with complex situations
• Ability to independently perform multiple assignments with limited instruction
• Excellent written verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent leadership skills. Proven ability to develop and grow top talent

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting carrying pushing pulling or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting walking or standing. Frequent use of computer. This position requires on-site availability with occasional remote. Travel less than 20% to other sites.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems Inc. (CSES) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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EEO Policy Statement is available here: Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems Inc. EEO Policy Statement CSES is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call Option 3 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.