Director Global HR Operations

Job Posting Title

Director Global HR Operations

Job Description Summary

The Director Global HR Operations is responsible for leading the design standardization implementation and continuous improvement of core HR operational policies and processes across the organization. This role drives consistency efficiency and employee experience through the development of global HR standards governance and best practices.
Working closely with business unit HR leaders HR Centers of Excellence and business stakeholders the Director Global HR Operations ensures the successful deployment and adoption of key HR programs and processes including onboarding employee lifecycle processes recognition programs and other global HR initiatives. The role serves as a key leader in advancing the HR operating model and supporting the organizations people strategy.

Job Description:

• Develop implement and maintain global HR operational standards processes policies and governance frameworks across the organization.
• Drive consistency and standardization of employee lifecycle processes while ensuring alignment with business objectives and regional needs.
• Lead global HR operational expectations for onboarding offboarding employee transitions recognition programs service awards outplacement programs and other employee experience initiatives.
• HR Business partner support for Corporate centralized groups.
• Maintain enterprise-wide HR operations process documentation and standard operating procedures enabling automation and HRIS usage.
• Partner with business unit HR leaders and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process harmonization operational efficiencies and enhanced employee experience aligned with Centers of Excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to simplify automate and optimize HR processes and services globally in collaboration with Centers of Excellence.
• Monitor HR key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to measure program effectiveness.
• Partner with HRIS HR Transformation and HR Shared Services teams to enhance system utilization workflow automation and data quality.
• Identify best practices and emerging trends in HR operations and recommend improvements to enhance service delivery and effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with external vendors supporting HR operational programs and services including immigration services onboarding platforms recognition providers and outplacement partners.
• Support mergers acquisitions divestitures and organizational changes activities through the integration and standardization of HR processes.
• Provide leadership guidance and coaching to HR teams involved in the execution of global HR operational programs.
• Prepare and present operational updates metrics business cases and recommendations to HR and business leadership.
• Manage projects budgets timelines and resources associated with HR operational initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience with significant experience in HR Operations HR Shared Services HR Transformation or HR Program Management.
• Demonstrated experience leading global HR processes and programs across multiple regions.
• Strong project management and process improvement experience.
• Experience developing and implementing global standards governance models and operating procedures.
• Experience managing cross-functional and geographically dispersed stakeholders.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience working within a matrixed global organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience supporting HR transformations mergers acquisitions or organizational integrations.
• Experience with HR Shared Services and service delivery models.
• Lean Six Sigma Project Management or other continuous improvement certification.
• Experience with Workday or other enterprise HR technology platforms.
• Experience managing global vendor relationships and contracts.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit MI with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.

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