Director of Human Resources

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Location: Harrisburg, PA area

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Position Type: Full-Time

Travel: Up to 20% to other offices or worksites

Work Model: In-office/ remote flexibility based on needs

About The Company:

For nearly 50 years, our client has been a leading provider of energy, security, and lighting control systems, serving industries such as commercial/industrial, education, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and retail. We specialize in new construction, renovations, and preventative maintenance for all ATC systems. The company is owned by a private equity firm and is currently experiencing significant growth through mergers and acquisitions. To support this growth and ensure the company’s success, we need to hire a Director of HR.

Position Overview:

The Director of Human Resources will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will work closely with the leadership team to support the Company’s mission, core values, and business objectives. This role will also collaborate, manage the integration of acquisitions, and help guide the company through its next phase of growth. The Director of HR will be responsible for overseeing all HR functions, including culture, recruiting, employee benefits, training, performance management, policy development, and employee relations, ensuring alignment with company goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic HR leader to play a key role in shaping the company’s culture and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy and provides strategic thinking and direction, establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives. Develop corporate HR plans for compensation, benefits, health and safety, performance evaluation, staffing, training, and development.
• HR Systems & Initiatives: Oversee the company’s HR initiatives, including employee onboarding, performance management, and benefits administration. Ensure smooth operation of HR systems such as ADP and HRIS tools.
• Employee Relations: Act as the main point of contact for employee inquiries, support conflict resolution, and address employee grievances. Ensure compliance with EEO, labor laws, internal policies, and regulations. Manage labor relations.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Lead the HR aspects of mergers and acquisitions, working to manage employee integration, communications, change management, and cultural integration during the transition.
• Employee Engagement & Development: Organize training, team-building activities, and performance evaluations; foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Use HR metrics to analyze data on employee turnover, hiring efficiency, and employee satisfaction, reporting findings to senior management and key stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Create and implement HR policies and procedures that align with company goals and legal standards; develop a custom employee handbook to incorporate all this.
• Compensation & Benefits: Work with third party providers to administer compensation plans and benefits offerings, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with employee needs. Research new plan options, analyzes the needs of company and employees to adjust existing benefit plans.
• Leadership & Supervision: Supervise HR personnel as may be added to the team, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to best practices. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to senior management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: BS/BA in a related field such as Human Resources or Business Administration.

Experience: A minimum of seven years of proven experience in HR in a generalist capacity; additional consideration given to those with experience in mergers and acquisitions, labor relations, and working within a private equity-backed organization.

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of employment legislation, HR management principles, and best practices.
• Strong business acumen combined with a focus on the human resource assets in an organization.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with HRIS systems is preferred.
• Ability to solve problems, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and high ethical standards.
• Previous experience managing third party provider relationships
• Leads by example. Demonstrates and inspires employees through replicating servant leadership
• Excels at change management
• Acts with decisiveness
• Demonstrates resiliency – able to overcome setbacks and maintains a positive optimistic attitude
• Additional Skills (Preferred): Experience in talent acquisition, performance management, and using HR data for business insights.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel overnight on business assignments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs and to bend, kneel, crouch, and stand for extended periods.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, along with fine motor skills for tasks like typing and using office equipment.

Benefits:

• Health insurance (75% paid by the company)
• 401k
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Dental, vision, and disability insurance (employee-paid, pre-tax deduction)

This job description provides a general overview of the position and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities, as those may vary over time.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

______________________________________________________________________

This job posting is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Schaffer Associates is a national management consulting firm specializing in executive search and organizational strategies for the hardware, home improvement, building materials, and consumer products industries. As the premier management consulting firm serving the industry, we help build organizations and leadership teams that foster corporate growth and success well into the future.

Call us at (704) 535-9939 or find us at www.SchafferAssociates.com

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Location: Harrisburg, PA area

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Position Type: Full-Time

Travel: Up to 20% to other offices or worksites

Work Model: In-office/ remote flexibility based on needs

About The Company:

For nearly 50 years, our client has been a leading provider of energy, security, and lighting control systems, serving industries such as commercial/industrial, education, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and retail. We specialize in new construction, renovations, and preventative maintenance for all ATC systems. The company is owned by a private equity firm and is currently experiencing significant growth through mergers and acquisitions. To support this growth and ensure the company’s success, we need to hire a Director of HR.

Position Overview:

The Director of Human Resources will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will work closely with the leadership team to support the Company’s mission, core values, and business objectives. This role will also collaborate, manage the integration of acquisitions, and help guide the company through its next phase of growth. The Director of HR will be responsible for overseeing all HR functions, including culture, recruiting, employee benefits, training, performance management, policy development, and employee relations, ensuring alignment with company goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic HR leader to play a key role in shaping the company’s culture and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy and provides strategic thinking and direction, establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives. Develop corporate HR plans for compensation, benefits, health and safety, performance evaluation, staffing, training, and development.
• HR Systems & Initiatives: Oversee the company’s HR initiatives, including employee onboarding, performance management, and benefits administration. Ensure smooth operation of HR systems such as ADP and HRIS tools.
• Employee Relations: Act as the main point of contact for employee inquiries, support conflict resolution, and address employee grievances. Ensure compliance with EEO, labor laws, internal policies, and regulations. Manage labor relations.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Lead the HR aspects of mergers and acquisitions, working to manage employee integration, communications, change management, and cultural integration during the transition.
• Employee Engagement & Development: Organize training, team-building activities, and performance evaluations; foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Use HR metrics to analyze data on employee turnover, hiring efficiency, and employee satisfaction, reporting findings to senior management and key stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Create and implement HR policies and procedures that align with company goals and legal standards; develop a custom employee handbook to incorporate all this.
• Compensation & Benefits: Work with third party providers to administer compensation plans and benefits offerings, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with employee needs. Research new plan options, analyzes the needs of company and employees to adjust existing benefit plans.
• Leadership & Supervision: Supervise HR personnel as may be added to the team, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to best practices. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to senior management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: BS/BA in a related field such as Human Resources or Business Administration.

Experience: A minimum of seven years of proven experience in HR in a generalist capacity; additional consideration given to those with experience in mergers and acquisitions, labor relations, and working within a private equity-backed organization.

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of employment legislation, HR management principles, and best practices.
• Strong business acumen combined with a focus on the human resource assets in an organization.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with HRIS systems is preferred.
• Ability to solve problems, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and high ethical standards.
• Previous experience managing third party provider relationships
• Leads by example. Demonstrates and inspires employees through replicating servant leadership
• Excels at change management
• Acts with decisiveness
• Demonstrates resiliency – able to overcome setbacks and maintains a positive optimistic attitude
• Additional Skills (Preferred): Experience in talent acquisition, performance management, and using HR data for business insights.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel overnight on business assignments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs and to bend, kneel, crouch, and stand for extended periods.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, along with fine motor skills for tasks like typing and using office equipment.

Benefits:

• Health insurance (75% paid by the company)
• 401k
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Dental, vision, and disability insurance (employee-paid, pre-tax deduction)

This job description provides a general overview of the position and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities, as those may vary over time.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

______________________________________________________________________

This job posting is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Schaffer Associates is a national management consulting firm specializing in executive search and organizational strategies for the hardware, home improvement, building materials, and consumer products industries. As the premier management consulting firm serving the industry, we help build organizations and leadership teams that foster corporate growth and success well into the future.

Call us at (704) 535-9939 or find us at www.SchafferAssociates.com