To perform the Human Resources Director job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to lead as the company Human Resources Director. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Human Resources Director Requirements
- Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, and training and development.
- Above average oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Human Resources staff members.
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant on the executive management team that provides company leadership and direction.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with the company Board of Directors.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping.
- General knowledge of various employment laws and practices.
- Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs.
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development.
- Ten plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
- Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training, and and preventive labor relations, preferred.
- Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement, preferred.
- Possess ongoing affiliations with leaders in successful companies and organizations that practice effective Human Resources Management.
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Director's job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Director's job.
While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Director's job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Director's job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Human Resources Director will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Director's job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Conclusion
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Human Resources Director's position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
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Human Resources Director Job Description Components
- Position Description and Primary Requirements.
- Essential Functions: Department Development, HRIS, Training and Development, Employment, Employee Relations.
- More Essential Functions: Compensation, Benefits, Law, Organization Development.
- Required Experience, Education, Skills and Working Conditions Described. (You are here.)
