GM Performance Power Units · 9 hours ago
Human Resources Director
Concord, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expGM Performance Power Units is a company focused on performance and innovation in motorsport. The Human Resources Director will lead the HR function, ensuring compliance with laws and alignment with the company's mission while advising the leadership team on people-related strategies.
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Responsibilities
Continue to develop / define a corporate culture that creates real competitive advantage for GMPPU, promoting hard work, collaboration, performance and personal satisfaction
Advise the CEO and leadership team on people-related strategies. Develop, implement and champion HR policies, processes, and programs that align with GMPPU’s operational and cultural objectives. Drive employee engagement and satisfaction
Oversee the development and administration of HR programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, recognition and succession planning
Develop best practices for hiring, training, talent development and retention. Support strategic staffing, recruiting, and retention goals in collaboration with senior management. Advise on immigration and cross-border compliance
Develop and manage the departmental budget to ensure cost efficient HR operations and leveraging all permitted cost cap exclusions
Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends, utilizing HCMS data and metrics to inform leadership decisions. Develop HR KPI’s in collaboration with department leaders
Maintain current knowledge of HR trends, employment law, and best practices, and advise leadership accordingly
Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review and adjust policies to maintain compliance
Coach senior management team through HR issues. Monitors employee relations concerns and outcomes, ensuring consistency, providing insights on how to keep employee interventions positive and consistent
Participate and support TWG Motorsports’ HR committees to ensure consistency in core policies, administration, compliance, and employee communication across shared systems and benefit platforms
Lead team to recruit, interview, hire, and train world class candidates for the GMPPU Team
Oversee team executing daily department workflow, including but not limited to talent acquisition, payroll, records management and reporting
Facilitate professional development, training, and certification opportunities for HR staff
Perform constructive and timely performance evaluations
Support promotion and discipline of employees in accordance with company policy
Qualification
Required
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership abilities
A collaborative leadership presence with the ability to inspire and influence at all organizational levels
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Comfortable managing both strategic initiatives and tactical execution simultaneously
Ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to translate HR data into actionable strategies
Dynamic and inclusive leadership skills with the ability to build, maintain and motivate high-performing teams that deliver at pace
Demonstrated ability to lead the development of HR solutions that are flexible and adaptable to meet the unique needs of an evolving and rapidly growing organization
Experience working as a member of the management team and a proven tendency to take the initiative to make improvements
High emotional intelligence and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion
Advanced understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced knowledge of employment-related laws and HR best practices
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR/People Ops experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
Proven track record of scaling People Operations in high-growth or fast-paced environments
Experience with HCMS, ATS, payroll, and benefits systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/talent management systems
Preferred
Master's or HR certification
Professional motorsport experience or other professional sports experience
Preferred F1 or Motorsports HR Leadership
Preferred experience with DayForce
Company
GM Performance Power Units
GM Performance Power Units develops hybrid and electric powertrains for Cadillac's Formula 1 program.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase