Director of Human Resources - Cable Management & Framing

Director of Human Resources - Cable Management & Framing

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.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Human Resources Director to be based out of Harvey, IL. Reporting to the Vice President Human Resources - Safety & Infrastructure (North America), this person will be responsible for hands-on leadership of a team of plant Human Resources Business Partners while supporting strategic initiatives within the client group and leading HR solutions to ensure overall performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years progressive success in various HR assignments. A deep understanding of manufacturing and its delivery methods along with experience working across multiple geographic locations is strongly preferred. Experience in labor relations and negotiations, lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus.

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 (North America), passionately delivering Human Resource functional excellence.
• Act as the day-to-day business partner for Atkore's Vice President / General Manager, Cable Management & Framing.
• 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

Team Management:

• Hire, train, and mentor HR staff of 4 direct reports.
• Set performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.

Labor Management:

• Execute effective negotiations planning process, including executive approval, parameter development and compliance.
• Negotiate labor agreements with streamlined health care and pension costs and best in class work rules.

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.

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop a team of both union and non-union manufacturing plant Human Resources Business Partners across a geographically diverse footprint including Canada
• Act as the day-to-day business partner for functional leaders within Cable Management and Framing with an emphasis on talent management to build the best team possible
• Contribute as a key HR leader for the Safety & Infrastructure HR team, drive process improvements for enterprise-wide HR programs and best practices, including those that you eventually become the 'owner' for
• Provide HR support in new initiative rollouts in the form of innovative ideas, communication, change management, and thought partnership.
• Continuously improve HR metrics and the HR dashboard, including focus on improving time-to-fill, employee engagement, and turnover. 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.
• Handle full-cycle recruitment for all positions within client groups. These will be mostly made up of professional positions.
• Manage and effectively investigate allegations of harassment and other aspects of mismanagement and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Drive 100% on-time delivery to the annual HR calendar activities (merit review, organizational leadership review, compliance action plans, performance reviews, etc.).
• Provide coaching to managers regarding employee relations, difficult conversations, and process improvements.
• 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'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a Human Resources focus. MBA preferred
• 10+ years' experience in a Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing 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.




• 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 change, comfortable with multiple competing demands and who can deal with frequent delays or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner.
• Experience in the development and implementation of highly integrated processes solutions - a standard work mindset is a must
• Keen insight into human and organization behavior.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and high potential talent.
• Willingness and ability to travel to domestic and Canadian locations, approximately 25% expected.
• Able to work independently with minimal daily guidance or direction.

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
• Have reflected significantly and have outlined a vision for how you and your team of HR business partners can best enable Cable Management & Framing's success.
• Have clear short- and medium-term objectives defined for you and your team that are built to ensure excellent on-going HR support and meaningful change management within Cable Management & Framing.
• Understand the information needs of your team as related to Human Resource functions as well as business partnership to the organization.
• 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 $134,800 - $185,350. 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.