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Area HR Director ( USA)

Req ID: 4782

Job Category: Human Resources

Location:

Doraville, GA, US, 30360

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the VP, HR Operations, the Director, Regional HRBP will focus on up to 10 Plants. A strong leader of people will be critical.

This role will manage up to 6 direct reports with an employee base of approximately 750. Plants within region may be both union and non-union and located across the US and Canada.

Provides leadership for assigned Plant(s) by balancing long- and short-term initiatives and managing processes and people. Responsible for strengthening the employer-employee relationship and leading constructive and effective labor relations (if applicable), leading process improvement projects and programs that align with the Operations Division strategies and priorities, and rapidly delivering material, measurable returns that maximizes ROI in the Plant(s) HR initiatives. Understands key performance metrics, how they impact overall team success, and how to coach employees for improved metric attainment.

How You'll Do It:

• Oversees the professional development of operations and other Plant(s) team members that includes ensuring effective on-boarding and skill development of new-hires, identifying and facilitating the execution of coaching and performance plans, proactively assesses and addresses individual performance, creates consistency across projects and project teams, creates/tracks and supports individual career progression goals

• Works with Operations Manager and Regional Management to effectively plan for staffing needs; leads and supports succession and training efforts to support this initiative. Oversees the placement process for new, promoted and/or transferred associates

• Proactively identifies and addresses performance or morale issues with individuals on the team

• Ensures compliance with company, Federal, state and other requirements, and ensures timely and consistent application of human resource related policies, procedures, training and reporting. Represents the organization on employment related hearings and investigations

• Manages separation process; conducts analyzes and makes recommendations related to unplanned turnover

• Administers compensation and benefits programs (Total Rewards) according to established guidelines while promoting the value of the program

• Supports a safety culture and effectively handles workers compensation related claims for best possible outcomes.

• Manages FMLA, STD< WC related, and other leave of absences for effective administration

What You'll Bring:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, relevant work experience

• 10+ years progressive HR leadership experience, with some in a manufacturing environment

• 3+ years in multiple plants/ manufacturing enviroment

• Minimum of 3 + years of Union/labor relations experience required. ( USA & Canada)

• 50 % travel - flying , driving, and traveling to plants

• 2+ years of experience coaching and leading other HR professionals

• Relevant HR designation (PHR , SPHR, SHRM- CP, SHRM SCP)

• Demonstrated track record of leadership skills with ability to influence at all levels of internal and external contacts

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Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

• Health, Dental, and Vision (starts on day one)

• Annual employee contribution to HSA

• 401K with company match

• Paid Time Off / Vacation

• 12 company holidays

• Sick days

• Company paid short- and long-term disability

• Paid parental leave

• Discount programs including Friends and family discounts

• Referral Bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), medical condition genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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