Director, Human Resources - Global Construction Services

Director, Human Resources - Global Construction Services

Who We Are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Atkore's Global Project group provides specialty construction services and system solutions for some of the world's largest and most complex building projects. This part of our business is growing rapidly as we meet the evolving needs of our global customers

Who We Are Looking For:

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources - Safety & Infrastructure (North America) out of Atkore's Addison, IL facility, the Director, Human Resources - Global Construction Services will be responsible for delivering business results through human resources best practices and process management. This role will partner with our commercial construction team operating in the USA, the UK and Europe. It will require hands-on leadership to support our corporate strategic initiative focused on helping our customers-who include Owners, General Contractors, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Subcontractors, and Off-Site Manufacturers-to successfully execute large-scale construction programs in North America, Europe and Asia.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years progressive success in various HR assignments, and experience in labor negotiations. A deep understanding of the construction industry and its delivery methods along with experience working with a global team is strongly preferred. Additionally, preference will be given to muti-lingual fluency in non-English languages as well as experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and experience working in a business system-based company.

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Human Resources

• Act as a proactive thought partner to the Vice President, Human Resources for Safety & Infrastructure, passionately delivering Human Resource functional excellence.
• Act as the day-to-day business partner for Atkore's President, Global Construction Services.
• Contribute as a key HR leadership member actively managing corporate wide HR initiatives. Will lead cross-functional teams on these initiatives.

• Maintain human resource information system records and compile reports from the database. As well as updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
• Process payroll/timesheet information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Receive, process, and maintain requests for information regarding unemployment, workers comp, and employee assistance programs

Team Management:

• Hire, train, and mentor HR staff of 1 direct report.
• Set performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.

Compensation and Benefits management

• Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, ensuring employees are paid prevailing wages.
• Support preparation of accurate and timely certified payroll reports by working with both the Finance and Payroll Teams
• Manage an effective annual enrollment process.

Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Atkore Code of Ethical Conduct and all legal requirements related to human resources.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in labor laws and regulations.
• Prepare for and participate in payroll audits

What You'll Do:

• Act as strategic business partner within client groups in creating and leading HR solutions to ensure overall performance within those groups.
• Be the main point of contact for employees within your client group for all benefits, pay, and job-related questions.
• Provide HR support in new initiative rollouts in the form of innovative ideas, communication, change management, and thought partnership.
• Partner with leaders within your client groups to drive talent management and performance management, which includes succession planning, training and development, performance review completion, etc.
• Handle full-cycle recruitment for all positions within client groups. These will be mostly made up of professional positions, contractors and occasionally interns.
• Provide tools and support to help management teams drive engagement and alignment (culture) amongst their employees.
• Provide coaching to managers regarding employee relations, difficult conversations, and process improvements.
• Conduct workplace investigations and report on findings as needed.
• Handle outplacement counseling and exit interviewing for your client groups.
• Report out on HR metrics and prepare presentations as required.
• Conduct research into personnel programs, policies and activities and employment law and recommend strategies, changes or innovations where appropriate.
• Maintain necessary records in our Human Resources Information System (UKG).
• Ensure compliance with employment related laws (EEO, OSHA, FLSA, ADAAA, FMLA, etc.).
• Liaise with your manager and/or peers on complex HR issues.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a Human Resources focus. MBA preferred
• 10+ years' experience in a Human Resources, preferably in the construction industry, with a focus on payroll and HR within a mid-size company (1,000 - 10,000 employees) and with experience in multiple HR disciplines.




• Breadth of experience required for this position would normally be acquired over a successful career of related experience in progressively responsible positions.




• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification is a plus.
• The ability to manage a project and the desire to 'own' enterprise-level initiatives.
• An enthusiasm about embracing our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.
• A capacity for a fast-paced, high-growth environment. We're looking for someone that is adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands and who can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner.
• Experience in the development and implementation of highly integrated process solutions - a standard work mind set is a must.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and high potential talent.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently in both domestic and international locations, with more than 50% travel expected.

Within 3 Months, You'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy
• Gain an understanding of your team and key contacts
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role
• Be fully competent in navigating Atkore's HRIS (UKG) and be almost completely familiar with the day-to-day 'standard work' for all HR processes relevant to Atkore's HR Business Partners

Within 6 Months, You'll:

• Be comfortable with the day-to-day activities necessary to serve your client groups
• Drive to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence
• Lead an engaged relationship with your team and key contacts
• Partner with leadership on best org design, and drive consistency in roles & responsibilities across Atkore
• Have assumed ownership of one or more enterprise-wide initiative or HR best practice team
• Clearly present Atkore's unique value proposition to clients, addressing both large-scale individual projects and multi-site construction programs

Within 12 Months, You'll:

• Be a leader within an efficient team that supports Atkore's strategy having built a reputation as someone who is reliable, uses good judgment, and hits deadlines
• Understand the information needs of your team as related to Human Resource functions as well as business partnership to this Global initiative.
• Mastered your day-to-day duties and have not only taken ownership over one or more enterprise-wide initiative or HR best practice team but have actively made improvements

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $130,720 - $179,740. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.