Director, Human Resources - Americas

Oversees, directs, and is responsible for all HR activities for the Americas Sales, Strategy, and Business Process Improvement teams in the US.

Provides strategic HR partnership and leadership to Americas Sales Leadership teams as well as the Strategy and Business Process Improvement teams and lead a team of Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) Team for the region.  Proactively plans and deploys critical talent / workforce to support business needs. Provides strategic direction and creates / implements policies and procedures related to all aspects of the Sales HR function including staffing, employee relations and communication plan implementation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as business partner to Americas Sales Leadership teams as well as the Strategy and Business Process Improvement teams by influencing and driving talent decisions, creatively solving challenges, offering and implementing recommendations, etc., for the business as well as the HR function.
• Actively attend business meetings; present HR metrics and make recommendations based on data analytics
• Use data to make recommendations for HR practices, ensuring we have right talent at the right time at the right levels of investment
• Maintain strong partnership with regional and local health & safety teams to ensure strong safety mindsets and a safe working environment
• Drive workforce planning process and proactively ensure capability gaps are being filled; responsible for preparing workforce for the future skills necessary
• Reduce waste and gain efficiency by driving synergy and consistency of employment practices across the facilities, where possible
• Establish and maintain employee relations practices necessary to drive efficiencies and productivity
• Create and implement annual employee communications plan; drive employee business understanding through effective communications and employee meetings
• Set talent strategy for sales including completing talent reviews, foster performance discussions and supporting development of employee career paths
• Interview and select candidates to fill key vacant manufacturing salaried positions
• Provide strong employee relations consultation on a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, performance improvement, resolution of employee issues, coaching and advising leaders on effective use of disciplinary counseling process.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with mandatory corporate training requirements (Ethics, Conflict of Interest, etc.)
• Work with key stakeholders to assess and determine development needs, skill gaps, curriculum design and delivery methods, implementation and evaluation of program effectiveness
• Define and establish key performance measurements to monitor training effectiveness and best practices
• Lead sales performance management process to ensure employee performance is evaluated, that employees are aware of performance and development needs required to effectively support organizational objectives.
• Work with Corporate Legal and other sources to assure Internal Human Resources policy and practice compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related emphasis with minimum of 8 years Human Resources leadership experience
• Experience leading HR function 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources / Labor Relations or MBA
• Experience managing the HR function across multiple manufacturing plants
• HRBP background with a broad knowledge of employment law, employee relations, training and development
• Outstanding communication & interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent customer service and follow through skills
• Prior experience working with senior leadership
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal direction 
• In-depth knowledge of principles/practices of Human Resources administration
• Decisiveness demonstrated in resolving employee conflicts
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to influence business partners

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• None

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.