Fortune Brands Hiring for Director, Human Resources Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

Job Description

The Director, Human Resources is the strategic HR Business Partner supporting our Digital and Technology organization. This thought partner will provide strategic and comprehensive HRBP support to deliver on our digital transformation agenda and technology & analytics strategies. This role will provide expertise, support and advice on key business decisions and initiatives by establishing credibility, leveraging strong working relationships, and demonstrating business understanding to ensure an effective and collaborative strategic partnership.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBITIES:

• Serve as a critical thought partner and advisor to our digital, data and technology leaders and associates; demonstrate strong executive coaching and influencing skills to enhance organizational performance, effectiveness and new ways of working.
• Connect the dots between our brand objectives, business growth strategies and the technology and digital agenda with comprehensive workforce strategies and impactful people solutions in organizational design, engagement, development, attraction and retention.
• Facilitate effective organizational design and own workforce planning to support business and market changes; partner with leaders to define and implement changes and enhancements to optimize organizational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and change management expertise. Develop and implement solutions to organizational challenges by leading/coaching others through change.
• Build, develop and motivate your HR team empowering them and applying agile tools and methodologies to deliver business just-in-time value. Serve as a role model, clearly communicating vision and purpose; providing direction and oversight while empowering and allowing opportunities for individuals to grow and develop.
• Actively participate as a leader or team member with the commercial and core function HR leaders and centers of excellence to further the HR agenda including: organization effectiveness, compensation, benefits, employee relations, HR operations, and talent management
• Anticipate and lead scaled change required to evolve the digital and technology teams and its operating model. Possess awareness and an understanding of the climate/culture and issues in the organization and maintain a pulse on external trends impacting your client groups. Champion and drive a culture that drives alignment and accountability and embraces agile ways of working.
• Identify, develop, coach and mentor top talent; ensure the organization is building a strong team, capable of and empowered to create and execute a focused agenda; plan for succession.
• Plan and deliver organization initiatives and processes including Engagement survey, annual HR processes such as merit, bonus, and performance, planning, and development and other process/compliance initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in HR with generalist background, with 5+ years of experience in an HR leadership role, building relationships with senior leaders and serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders.
• Demonstrated organizational development experience – aligning structure, people, process and reward systems with business strategy; experience supporting transformational change
• Demonstrated ability to hire, inspire, engage and develop talent
• Experience within a large, geographically dispersed, multi-site organization.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of agile principles, practices and methods with practical experience of servant-leadership in an agile team preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to quickly build trusting and collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative work style with ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies, influence decision-makers and implement solutions.
• High level of business acumen and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent change and project management leadership.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Ability to pivot and adapt to ever-evolving business needs.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must embrace flexibility and be comfortable with change.

Additional Information

Hiring Pay Range: $130,000 – $209,000

• Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at 847-484-4587 and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.