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SECHAN ELECTRONICS INC Vice President, Human Resources in Lititz, Pennsylvania
Reference #: VHR0150 Sechan Electronics is a 100% Employee-Owned organization that provides products and services to the aerospace and defense industry. So, in addition to working for a company that helps to support our national security, how does generous healthcare benefits, ownership in the company and every other Friday off sound to you?
The Vice President (VP) of Human Resources (HR) is a strategic partner that aligns HR business objectives with employees and management needs within the company. The VP acts as an employee champion and change agent. The VP serves as a consultant to the President/CEO and Leadership Team on leadership and human resource related issues and participates on the Leadership Team in the following areas: 1. Strategic Planning 2. Process Improvement 3. Leadership and Employee Development 4. Corporate Policy Development
Supervisory Responsibilities: • Lead and coordinate with managers and supervisors on the day-to-day operations to ensure that Sechan delivers added value to its customers, while meeting and exceeding financial objectives. • Active participation in strategic business planning to support continuous growth of the Lititz manufacturing operations. • Regularly review and communicate department performance in attaining goals, measuring performance, and delivering on established corporate metrics. • Develop and maintain a skilled workforce through timely coaching and feedback, cross-training, and employee development. • Maintain a sound organizational development plan by establishing policies to drive retention, attract top talent and ensure adequate development of future managers and leaders through succession planning and training initiatives. • Develop, implement and execute on strategic plans and financial goals across the operational landscape to meet deliverables and drive continuous improvement.
Position Responsibilities: • Effectively envision, develop, and implement Human Resources strategies, policies, programs, and practices to address competitive, complex business issues. • Analyze trends and metrics and leads the development of department goals, objectives and systems. • Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. • Works with the company's Legal Advisors to ensure the company maintains a diverse, drug free, equal opportunity work force • Establishes and leads staffing practices and procedures necessary to recruit and retain an effective workforce. • Develops and implements training and development initiatives to address current capabilities and future training needs, including on-the-job operational training, department special training, management development, leadership and executive development, and new hire orientation and on boarding. • Plans, develops, implements and administers programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align staff with the strategic goals of the company. • Leads the implementation and processes of a performance management system. • Develops and implements compensation strategies and structures that align with company goals. • Ensures the provisions of cost effective benefits plan; monitor benefits environment for cost savings. • Directs a process of organizational planning that evaluates structure, job design, and personnel resources for the company. Ensure optimal staffing levels. • Directs a process of organizational development that addresses issues such as succession planning, workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, workflow efficiency and change management. • Develops and regularly reviews position descriptions and levels within the organization. • Formulates and recommends Human Resources policies and objectives for the company that will establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation, and that comply with policies, procedures, programs and laws. • Develops strong working relationships with other Executives, management and staff, providing advice, guidance, and coaching as needed. • Promote Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and employee ownership principles and culture. • Coordinate employee communications messaging and methods. • Develops, implements, and ensures the application of policies, regulations, and standards relating to occupational health and safety. • Ensures compliance with legislated reporting requirements and due diligence/liability requirements are met. • Provides general oversight on employee and facility security to ensure compliance. • Perform other duties as assigned to support the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization.
Skills & Abilities: • Strong leadership capabilities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong conflict management, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. • Excellent knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, federal and state respective employment laws. • Relevant Aerospace and Defense industry experience a plus; manufacturing experience a must. • Excellent management and business literacy skills.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field (Master's degree a plus) • Minimum of 10 years of experience with strategic HR issues • PHR or SPHR certification desired
Work Environment: • Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Be available during core business hours (1st shift). Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations. • 9/80 work schedule. • Occasional travel may be required. • Office located in Lititz, PA, with occasional visits to the Lancaster facility.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled