Harvard Maintenance, Inc Hiring for HR Director at Chicago, IL Full Time

Job Site Location US-IL-Chicago

Requisition ID 2022-17182

Position Objective

The Harvard Companies provide important building services to thousands of clients across the business community. Harvard Maintenance and Harvard Protection Services are two of the largest and fastest growing, privately owned providers of high quality janitorial and security services in the United States.

We are an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our success over the last fifty years stems from Harvard’s Inverted Pyramid, which recognizes that our front-line employees are the most important people in our organization. The Inverted Pyramid ensures that our employees feel valued, are given the tools to be successful, and are empowered to execute in their roles. People are also at the center of our Core Values. Our People First core value clearly states that “we are a family organization that promotes respect and embraces diversity.”

Based Downtown Chicago, IL, this position reports directly to Harvard’s SVP, Field HR and will play a critical role in realizing the vision and growth plans for the company. The HR Director is a business partner to the SVP of Operations and is accountable for providing strategic input into all HR programs, plans and processes and for implementing and managing and HR programs, plans and processes to ensure alignment across the region. The incumbent is a key player on a national HR leadership team, contributing to HR strategy and building a high-performing team. The right person can toggle between focusing on the necessary tactical work today and ensuring that we are building for the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accountable for aligning planning and delivery HR programs with Operations / Field and managing implementation in Chicago and other areas, as necessary.

Accountable for implementing and managing end-to-end HR processes that ensure the consistent delivery of HR services and results regionally

Build and maintain strong relationships with key business leaders internally and externally

Partner with Operations management and General Counsel on labor relations issues

Contribute to the development and management of Harvard’s talent programs, including performance management, development, training, and succession planning

Manage team of HR professionals to ensure a high level of service, creativity, and results

Partner with HR centers of expertise (COE) to assesses regional labor market conditions to ensure most current and applicable data is available to inform HR decision-making and program/process design

Create HR strategies and specific objectives consistent with long-term HR strategy

Develop and manage regional HR budget, policies, procedures as part of the HR leadership team

Ensure all regional HR activities are consistent with organization’s policies and standards

Contribute to the development and management of the HR dashboard consistent with Corporate HR dashboard

Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal employment law and regulations

Other Human Resources related duties

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

(10+) years of recent experience with fast-paced environment for large private company handling multiple locations

Bachelor’s Degree required, HR Certification preferred

Experienced in fast-paced environments with limited HR programs / processes

Strong collaborator with the ability to establish close professional and trust relationships with our business leaders

Experienced in delivering quality HR services to an hourly, distributed workforce

Strong HR generalist and business partner skill sets

Demonstrated organizational savvy operating in a matrix structure

Experience in a union / CBA environment and dealing with all aspects of labor relations

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Track record for developing talent, within the HR organization and business leaders

Experience in developing, implementing and managing end-to-end HR processes, with focus on continuous improvement

Competency to multitask, and meet assisted goals within set timeframe

Creativity, driven, and a self-starter

Comfortable with metrics-based management

Talent to work efficiently with minimal supervision

Strong leadership and effective communication skills

Progressive proficiency in MS Office Suite

Bi-Lingual Candidates preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Hold professional conversations with clients, subordinates, and colleagues

Operate all basic office technology

Ability to conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups at all professional levels

Work in close proximity to others

Compensation

Compensation

Harvard is offering a competitive salary structure including benefit package with medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance along with 401K Savings Plan.

An Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V

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