Director, HR Business Partner - Americas

DP World North America delivers tailored, scalable and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years.

The HR Director will take a leading role in implementing the strategic human resource calendar for DP World in MidWestern Region . You will plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the HR processes and procedures and be a business partner for Management in all organizational and HR related matters. This role is completely remote with extensive travel to Midwestern region.

About The Role

How you will contribute

• Define, develop and implement strategic human resource initiatives in support of the business plans. Direct the Region or Functions recruiting and development activities, in conjunction with corporate Talent Acquisition process, to ensure compliance with all local legal regulations and the company’s long and short-term objectives. Identify and implement cost-effective, time-sensitive talent acquisition strategies to recruit qualified candidates and build a talent pipeline for all open positions and future new business opportunities.
• Ensure human resource policies and practices are consistent with the Company’s mission and core values. Partner with the leadership team to implement effective communication strategies, rewards programs and effective employee relations programs. Oversight for managing organization budget.
• Oversee all labor relations activities to include agreement negotiations, arbitrations, grievances and union relationships with appropriate union representation. (For sights under collective bargaining agreements).
• Partner with the global Human Resources team as well as corporate legal staff to address associate-related legal issues.
• Direct the design and implementation of human resource development programs for the region in conjunction with the global HR team.
• Support the global Human Resources strategy and functional business plans by developing, implementing and monitoring the human resource planning processes (workforce planning) to ensure leadership continuity and a continued supply of high talent team members. Continuously review strengths and weaknesses of management to identify specific skills required to continue in a leadership capacity.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of key Human Resources issues and methods while coaching and training managers and staff in key areas.
• Ensure that syncreon’s global HRIS system is maintained and effectively used within the organization.
• Participate in and support the company’s safety strategies to ensure employee safety and reduce workers’ compensation costs.
• Provide functional executives with key HR metrics to assist them in effectively managing the organization.
  
  

Your Key Qualifications

• BA in Human Resources, Business or related field required, MA preferred. HR Certificate preferred.
• Extensive experience in Human Resources in progressively senior roles is required.
• Proven expertise in working with and developing long-term business relationships with senior level executive, across; driving results, being a change agent and having strong influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate across multiple functions, cultures and levels within the organization. Fluency in English required.
• Experience managing HR Managers in global locations.
• Ability to think strategically while executing locally. Willingness to be “hands on” when required to execute plans. Ability to promptly translate business needs into pragmatic solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to effectively manage and contain employment related costs including compensation, benefits and related expenses.
• Proven ability to effectively manage employee relations. Relevant knowledge of health and safety legislation. Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel internationally, up to 25% of the time, is required.
  
  

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW