KION North America · 5 days ago
Human Resources Leader, KION North America
KION North America is looking for a Human Resources Leader to build talent strategies that align with their overall mission and strategy. This role involves providing direction on people-related processes and serving as a key HR business partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the executive management team to reinforce the company’s vision and mission through the development and execution of strategic HR plans and policies covering all areas of the human resource function (workforce planning, recruitment, talent development, total rewards, etc.)
Establish an efficient and effective model for HR operational activities and policies that provide the organization with consistent and standard delivery of payroll, benefits, employee relations, reporting, etc
Ensure effective capability building strategies and development opportunities are in place to deliver on future capabilities needed to achieve strategic objectives
Establish and maintain organizational health through transparent and clear job roles and responsibilities, job grading and compensation, and org structure planning
Support a high-performance culture through delivery of progressive talent management practices (effective and collaborative performance management, proactive talent development, and strategic succession planning and readiness)
Leverage the Employee Engagement data to consult leadership in building action plans that effectively address employee feedback to ensure high employee engagement throughout the organization
Build and deliver on an aligned talent attraction and retention strategy in target labor markets
Design and manage attractive and competitive total rewards programming (health, retirement savings, wellness, employee assistance, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, and relevant direct work experience required; Master's degree with applicable certifications preferred
10+ years of direct applicable Human Resource Leadership experience in a fast paced, innovative company
Demonstrates understanding and application of strategic Human Resources areas including Talent Development, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Compliance, Organizational Design, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Diversity and Inclusion, and Change Management
Demonstrates integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence; builds credibility and influence, serving as a trusted adviser and confidant to leaders
Demonstrates advanced customer focus, judgment, analytical skills, critical thinking, and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal)
Strong business and financial acumen, including strong problem-solving skills and business analysis skills
Demonstrated experience in driving initiatives, holding themselves accountable for results and ensuring continuous improvement
Willingness to travel globally 15-20%
Preferred
Master's degree with applicable certifications preferred
Benefits
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Company
KION North America
KION North America is a machinery company that manufactures forklift trucks.
Funding
Current Stage
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