Director of Human Resources Details

Director of Human Resources

Nordic Ware - Saint Louis Park, MN

Employment Type : Full-Time

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected. With creativity, imagination and determination, we're providing kitchenware innovation and solutions worldwide. This is a family-owned company where you can find a lifetime career as so many of our employees continue to do. We design products of superior value and manufacture them at our facilities in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. We take pride in the knowledge that our products have enriched people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food for over 70 years.

We seek out the best talent and help them develop their skills so they can enjoy a long and rewarding career with us. We offer the opportunity to provide leadership within a well-established yet constantly evolving and growing company. Our employees can quickly see many of their suggestions put into action and experience the satisfaction of implementing meaningful changes.

At Nordic Ware the Director of Human Resources is responsible for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the human resources function. The position is a key member of the Nordic Ware leadership team and will be responsible for aligning HR initiatives to the overall business strategy.

• Lead and develop a professional first-class customer service-oriented HR team focused on delivering employee satisfaction, increasing team effectiveness and driving overall impact on the business.
• Design, implement and manage HR programming in support of company objectives and people challenges facing the organization.
• Create internal development and succession planning programs to retain high-performing talent and capture critical, long-term company knowledge.
• Create and oversee talent acquisition programs, policies and procedures. Work with managers to engage in best practices around recruiting and hiring to provide an outstanding candidate and onboarding experience.
• Develop performance management and coaching tools for managers to drive individual employee performance, overall employee engagement and retention of key employees.
• Create and implement a company-wide compensation strategy and programs that drive both team and individual performance and retention.
• Manage and optimize employee benefit programs to ensure a competitive offering and price.
• Develop and execute internal communication programs and processes conveying company policies, procedures, and results while promoting a transparent, positive, energetic, and team-oriented culture.
• Develop and monitor people metrics and analytics to evaluate effectiveness of functional programs and drive workforce planning.
• Partner with and advise management in appropriate resolution of employee conflict and relation issues. Conduct investigations and address issues related to ethics, harassment, discrimination and other claims.
• Actively promote and participate in safety training and activities.
• Partner with EHS Manager on company safety program and employee safety trainings.
• Direct and oversee workers' compensation claims and leaves of absences for fair and efficient management, and safe return to work.
• Ensure compliance with all employment law and company policies. Identify trends and legal updates to make recommendations to current policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources.
• 10 years of progressive experience in an HR Business Partner or management position.
• Experience in manufacturing or other fast-paced, agile environments highly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to influence and drive change.
• Ability to read and adapt to workplace situations that vary throughout the day, ranging from warm, welcoming and approachable, to firm and direct when necessary.
• Ability to understand business goals to recommend HR programs that will drive company growth.
• Experience with programs related to employee development, success planning, compensation structures, talent acquisition and Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues independently or escalate when necessary, sense of accountability and sound professional judgement.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Experience managing HR projects and developing HR policies.
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and able to work with and direct others.
• Experience using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred.
• Fluent bi-lingual skills a plus.

• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push and pull up to ten (10) pounds.
• Must be able to walk and climb stairs daily.
• Must be able to talk and hear in ordinary conversation.
• Require ability to adequately see, with corrective lenses activity both near and far.
• Requires color vision and an adequate field of vision.

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer