Equipment Director jobs in Wisconsin

This position is directly responsible for the overall strategic leadership, strategic planning, coordination and execution of the Human Resources function of Mid-State. The HR Director is responsible for creating, directing and executing the practices and programs needed to support business goals and promote a positive culture, including workforce planning and talent acquisition, organizational design and effectiveness, employee and leadership development, performance management, compensation, recognition, benefit administration, implementation and employee relations.

Responsibilities:

• Directs and oversees the HR functions of the organization.
• Supports and collaborates with the executive team in the development of leadership and the cultivation of an organizational culture that promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Directs company-wide organizational change initiatives and practices that support the business strategy, including organization cultural assessment, organizational development initiatives, leadership development, engagement programs, and performance management process.
• Provides effective coaching and counsel on HR issues involving employee relations, and leadership effectiveness.
• Recommends development plans, processes, and programs to meet specific individual training needs.
• Guide employees through FMLA and other employment issues.
• Implements innovative and effective sourcing and selection practices and programs. Supports the organizational structure by developing a workforce strategy, job profiles, and staffing levels to effectively accomplish company goals and objectives. Directs recruitment and on-boarding activities across the organization.
• Leads the design, development, communication, and implementation of compensation and incentive programs aligned with Mid-State strategy, business objectives, and market competitiveness.
• Directs the development, contracting and administration of all employee benefit programs.
• Manages the recruiting efforts for the organization including building relationship with local schools, training managers to perform interviews, assisting with candidate selection processes, and streamlining processes
• Manages performance management processes for the company
• Oversees the administration of training and employee learning & development activities
• May manage the organization’s Safety and Health plans, including required training, injury prevention and Human Resources related legal requirements
• Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.
• Directs and ensures all HR programs and services for all employees comply with all applicable laws, guidelines, and regulations. Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Lead to work with auditors on audit of 401k plan and timely filing of all reports and 5500’s
• Serves as back up for payroll – work with coordinator to ensure accuracy bi weekly, and ensure all reports are done timely and accurately.
• Performs other duties as required and necessary.

Supervisory Duties:

• Directly manages the Human Resources Coordinator. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work (including goal and direction setting), appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Working with leadership to develop annual budgets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience promoting, supporting, working, and acting in a manner in support of Mid-State’s vision, mission, and values.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high growth environment with proven track record in building and running People programs at large and small companies.
• Direct experience supporting retail organizations - across geographies and worker types.
• Demonstrated experience recognizing and recommending improvements for policies and procedures as necessary and to oversee the implementation of changes.
• Experience building and maintaining proactive and positive rapport with leadership and employees.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with leadership, employees, and customers.
• Experience successfully resolving practical problems and/or conflicts and managing a variety of variables.
• Ability to practice calm and sound judgement under pressure and in support of the organization and employees.

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience: 7-10 years of Human Resources experience with 4-6 years in Human Resources leadership capacity.
• 4-6 years of HR Director experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Professional certification in Human Resources (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen will be required prior to the start of employment.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job.

• Travel: 50% travel to retail locations is required. Otherwise, work is generally performed in a professional office environment.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work may involve hours during holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Physical Activities:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This is largely a sedentary role with computer, keyboard and phone operation; however, some filing is required; it would require the ability to reach for and lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Moderate physical activity required by moving and positioning objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.