Perfection Hy-Test Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Marmon’s Transportation Group is searching for a Group HR Director to support our growing Aftermarket Group. Aftermarket Group is comprised of 10+ individual companies. The operating sites in SC, VT, NC, IN, PA, Mexico & China.  Aftermarket’s revenue is over $700M revenue and 1400+ full-time employees.  Reporting to the Group President of Aftermarket and dotted line to VP of HR for the Transportation Group.  Group HR Director will be responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan. The Group HR Director will develop and deliver HR services to effectively drive the organization’s performance and growth.  Primary areas of responsibility will include talent acquisition, talent management, talent development, organizational and performance management, learning and development, HRIS, and HR Operations. 

Culture and people are viewed as essential components of success. The Group HR Director will play a central role in driving a best-in-class culture into and across the organization and will exemplify Marmon’s core values. Hiring, staffing, and the retaining of high-quality talent is at the core of the business, and the Group HR Director will spearhead these efforts. The Group HR Director will also serve as an advisor to the President and Leadership Team on key human resource matters. 

It is important that the Group HR Director demonstrates a strong character, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a willingness to build solid working relationships across all functional areas as well as with The Marmon Group.

This position is suited to those seeking an exceptional degree of responsibility and who thrive in a fast-paced, complex, high-growth organization.

The position is based at any of the Charleston, South Carolina locations.   Travel is up to 30%.

Key Responsibilities

The Position will be responsible for:

• Enhancing and fostering a culture consistent with the values of the company.
• Providing end-to-end operational HR leadership, including employee engagement, learning & development, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Implementing policies, procedures, and programs that assess organizational effectiveness, resources, and talent.
• Developing effective and creative programs for hiring, onboarding, and key talent development.
• Leading the HR team by inspiring the delivery of great service, providing candid input, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 
• Managing due diligence and HR integration for acquisition.
• Serving as a player-coach.
• Evaluating and continuously improving the organizational learning & development strategy, with the goal of optimizing the talents and skills of the employee population.
• Providing organizational leadership around culture assessment and development; introducing and managing organizational change and development initiatives.
• Collaborating and liaising with The Marmon Group to ensure all policies and procedures are in alignment with Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway. 
• Administering/overseeing the administration of HR programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; environmental health and safety (EHS); occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Monitoring and ensuring Marmon’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommending best practices; reviewing and modifying policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintaining knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR, HRIS, talent management, and employment law; applying this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Developing and implementing a departmental budget. 

The Profile

The requirements for the Position have been identified as:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HR leadership roles, with a proven track record of success in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of the functional elements of human resources, including talent acquisition and development, continuous learning programs, business partnerships, and performance management.
• A strong and capable leader who can develop a best-in-class team. 
• Experience developing an HR strategy and executing with a “hands-on” approach.
• Strong functional knowledge of HRIS systems; knowledge of Workday preferred.
• Demonstrated success in a growth environment.
• Able to create and deliver training topics with ease.
• Strategic and confident management style backed by strong business acumen and experience.
• Superior interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Able to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.