What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director HR position at Skills Alliance?
Summary
As you step into this role, you will bring your expertise to further build and solidify the foundations that have already been established. You'll continue to advise, coach, and influence leadership teams to live the vision and strategy, supporting the organization through its next phase of growth. You'll focus on delivering an aligned workforce strategy, talent interventions, and driving continuous improvement across key areas like organizational design, diversity & inclusion, talent management, and employee experience. In the startup phase, the groundwork has been laid, but there’s still more to build in our key markets. You will be tasked with enhancing the current framework, leveraging your experience to evolve processes, and providing new perspectives as the company grows. Though primarily focused on the US, you’ll support other markets based on the company's needs.
Responsibilities
- Continue building on the established business and HR strategy, translating the functional and country plans into actionable HR interventions to support impactful business outcomes.
- Further develop and standardize HR basics, policies, and benefits across the US market while ensuring alignment with global priorities.
- Collaborate with leadership to refine organizational plans and workforce strategies that support long-term business goals.
- Foster an inclusive environment by coaching leaders to align team objectives with broader company strategy, helping them collaborate across functions and break down silos.
- Provide ongoing support to HR Operations, driving improvements in the employee experience, and resolving complex employee relations issues.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the HR department, ensuring processes and systems continue to align with the company’s evolving goals.
- Participate in existing HR projects and initiatives while bringing in fresh ideas to improve representation and alignment at the local and functional levels.
- Advise business leaders on strategic and operational challenges, including team effectiveness, organizational design, performance management, and talent development.
- Ensure key roles continue to be staffed with the right talent and contribute to succession planning.
- Provide mentorship and development opportunities for HR colleagues, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
Qualifications & Education
- Bachelor’s, preferably Master’s degree, with a minimum of 15 years of progressive HRBP experience.
- Expertise in the US
- Proficiency in managing HR Information Systems, payroll administration, and HR data tools.
- Proven success in organizational development, talent management, and implementing people management programs.
- Experience in one of the following areas: Compensation & Benefits, Organizational Development & Change, HR Operations.
- Familiarity with design thinking and agile methodologies applied in HR, particularly in areas like organizational development and talent management.
- Strong leadership and change management skills in fluid and dynamic environments.
- Self-motivated, energetic, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization.
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