The strategic Director of Human Resources is a key member of the Sr. Leadership team and serves as a trusted advisor to the executive staff, and all levels of management. This position will create and drive HR strategies and processes that align with business plans and strategic objectives. This position is responsible for a wide range of functions including but not limited to HR strategy, organization design & effectiveness, talent management/employee development, cultural transformation, employee engagement, Benefits, retirement welfare, payroll & HR Information Systems, compliance, policies, compensation, leave management, employee relations, succession planning & workers compensation. This role has multi-site responsibility for locations in Texas & Kentucky. This is an onsite position and is based in Flower Mound, TX.Essential Functions & Primary Responsibilities: Develop and execute a long-term HR strategies that aligns with the company growth targets and overall business plan objectives. Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate HR initiatives into the broader organizational strategy. Identify key performance indicators for the human resource function and assess the organizations success and market competitiveness.Design, execute & lead talent acquisition & management strategies that improve the full cycle recruiting, retention & succession planning results to reduce turnover while enhancing & promoting the company reputation as a Best Place to Work. Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, and employee incentive programs. Conduct regular market analyses to ensure the company's total rewards package remains competitive. Foster positive employee relations through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies. Address and resolve workplace issues promptly, investigation of harassment and other complaints, responses of regulatory agency inquiries while maintaining a healthy and inclusive work environment. Create and maintain a culture that promotes a union-free environment.Assist in the development and implementation career development, diversity, change management, and recognition programs. Lead process for continual review, education and dissemination of policies and procedures to limit legal exposure. Responsible for development and compliance of benefit plans including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness, life insurance, disability, and voluntary benefits. Responsible for plan design, rollout of new plan offerings, contract management and vendor/broker selection.Oversee multi-state payroll & tax processing in headquarters ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.Responsible for new policy development, policy compliance with applicable employment law, and company-wide rollout for changes. Design, deliver and implement training programs on various business, human resource, and leadership topics to develop talent and leadership capabilities. Coach managers and their teams on the development of others to advance talent throughout the company. Facilitates annual succession planning and talent review within the company. Lead 9-box assessments with managers. Implement succession plans and development priorities based on talent review to meet business and talent objectives. Lead, develop & participate in community engagement & outreach activities with local organizations to strengthen the company's community presence. Drive initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. Develop and implement strategies to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus.Proven experience as an HR Sr. leader, preferably in a director-level role. Model an enthusiastic, forward thinking and "make things happen" personality, as well as a strong executive presence.Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Experience in the manufacturing or logistics industry is preferred.Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR teams.Must be able to Foster an open environment where employees trust Human Resources and are willing to share their concerns while also balancing the needs of the company.Must be available to travel occasionally. Most travel is domestic to other company facilities or training.Must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely. Environmental/Physical Conditions:The incumbent is located in an office environment with regulated heating and cooling. Work involves using the telephone, computer equipment, viewing a monitor, using a printer, fax machine, etc. Position may require travel to customer locations, and into the field for product demo. This could present various environments such as exposure to indoor and outdoor climates, warehouses, factories, extreme heat and cold. Disclaimer:This position description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the job. Incumbents may be required to perform other duties as assigned or as required by the needs of the business. CLARK Material Handling Company retains the discretion to change or add to the duties of the position at any time.