Description
The Global HR Director based in Novi, MI is a strategic leader responsible for developing and implementing human resource initiatives that align with the Branson’s goals and drive business success. Reporting direct to the President, Branson, this role involves overseeing all aspects of HR management, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and compliance. The HR Director fosters a positive organizational culture, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance employee engagement and performance. By collaborating with executive leadership, the HR Director ensures the organization attracts and retains top talent, adapts to industry changes, and operates within legal and regulatory frameworks. This position requires exemplary leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing HR team.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
• Strategic Human Resource Planning:
o Spearhead the development and global implementation of HR strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring they resonate across all regions.
o Guide workforce planning initiatives globally to anticipate organizational needs, supporting executive leadership in succession and growth planning.
o Partner with executive leadership to establish global HR policies that foster a cohesive organizational culture and positive work environment.
• Employee Relations and Engagement:
o Serve as a strategic advisor to global leadership on complex employee relations issues, ensuring a cohesive and inclusive workplace culture.
o Design and evaluate global employee engagement initiatives, directing regional teams to implement strategies that drive job satisfaction and productivity.
o Establish protocols for the resolution of employee grievances and disputes, empowering regional managers to address issues effectively.
• Compensation and Benefits Oversight:
o Direct the design of competitive global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are equitable and attractive across different regions.
o Lead market analysis efforts to maintain competitive global salary structures, advising on regional differentiation where necessary.
• Compliance and Policy Development:
o Ensure global HR policies are compliant with international labor laws and align with organizational ethics and standards.
o Overhaul and standardize organizational policies and employee handbooks to stay current with global legislative changes.
o Lead compliance audits at a global level, directing regional teams in implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• HR Data and Analytics:
o Drive the use of HR analytics globally, employing data-driven insights to inform strategic HR decisions and measure initiative effectiveness.
o Develop a global HR data framework that ensures accuracy and accessibility, enabling strategic decision-making at all organizational levels.
o Provide leadership with actionable insights on global workforce planning and key HR metrics.
• Organizational Development and Change Management:
o Lead the creation of global organizational development strategies that promote innovation and adaptability across all regions.
o Drive global change management initiatives, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder engagement across the organization.
o Evaluate global organizational changes, leading efforts to optimize processes and strengthen company culture.
• Budget and Resource Management:
o Oversee the global HR budget, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic priorities and efficient resource utilization.
o Direct resource allocation across HR operations globally, optimizing the use of staff and technology to enhance service delivery.
o Monitor and ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of global HR projects, maximizing the return on investment.
• Leadership and Mentoring:
o Inspire a global HR team, cultivating a high-performance culture that supports collaboration and growth.
o Champion mentorship and professional development initiatives for HR staff, promoting career growth and retention.
o Closely liaise with Global Leadership Team, and Emerson HR leaders, driving strategic discussions and shaping the direction of the organization while implementing standardized initiatives and sharing standard processes
Who You Are:
You build a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. You develop people to meet both their career and the organization’s goals. You take a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens, and relying on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement when making decisions. You model and encourage the expression of diverse ideas and opinions. You paint a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
For This Role, You Will Need:
• Required Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant 8 years of leadership experience commensurate with the level of the position
• Strategic Mindset with the ability to align HR Strategies with overall business goals and objectives and understand how HR initiatives drive organizational success
• Strong Communication, Interpersonal & Influencing Skills
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
• Senior-level experience setting the functional strategy and direction of an organization across a global enterprise
• A demonstrable experience in leading a large global organization, preferably in a matrix organization
• Cultural transformation and change management experience
• Incentive compensation and total rewards experience
• M&A integration experience
• Global business transformation
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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