The position leads and directs all Human Resource Development activities in the Americas in line with Global HRD Strategy. Responsible for managing the Americas team, deployment, recruitment, people development, change management and employee relations. Ensuring that at all times HRD will carry our it’s business to the highest professional level, supported by Southco’s cultural beliefs.
What you will be doing
Coaching – Acts as a leadership coach to the senior leadership team. Enabling the delivery of key business results while acting a gate keeper for our culture
Resource Management – Develops and delivers recruitment strategy that attracts the appropriate talent required to meet the needs of the business.
Policies & Procedures - Collaborates with division Human Resource leaders to provide direct support of Southco businesses in the design and development of employee policies, practices and procedures to provide effective, consistent and proactive strategies for employee stafffing, reward, recognition and personal development based upon company operating environment principles and sustaining high employee satisfaction.
Performance Management - Assures the effective implementation of the performance development review process/system at all locations. Provides training and coaching where required to support effective performance management across the region.
Development - Working with Corporate business training and development leaders, supports needs assessment activities, consults on tactical training processes and ensures that the appropriate training is available to develop employee skills at all levels required for competitiveness. Provides leadership development initiatives across the business as required.
Strategy Deployment – Works with the regional leadership team to s with business leaders to support the strategic direction for localization activities including establishing and implementing short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
Compensation & Benefits – Working with the Corporate team. Implement strategies that effectively attract and retain talent and reward performance within the business. Drive wellness initiatives in line with our corporate philosophy.
About you
1. Bachelor’s Degree required
2. 7-10 years related experience with 4 years’ experience managing multi-location facilities
3. International Experience highly preferred
4. Ability to work and communicate at all levels of the organization.
How will we reward you
Southco provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits program. A few highlights include medical, dental and vision programs for you and your eligible dependents.
Competitive pay and development opportunities
10 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off to start with regular increases based on years of service
Health benefits for you and your dependents will become effective on your start date
Company-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and mental health resources
Exceptional retirement savings programs:
401(k) Plan with 15 core fund options plus other allocation options
Company match of $.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your total contributions up to applicable IRS limits, and a 2% company-paid contribution on your total compensation
Company provided retirement income via Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an opportunity to share in the success of the Company
Southco is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, Southco will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, or other protected status recognized by state or local law. Southco will be guided by this policy in all areas of concern to employees, including recruitment, hiring and discipline.
Information at a Glance
Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.
Benefits we offer our employees:
· Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
· 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
· Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
· Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
· Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
· Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees
You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
