Director of HR

American Woodmark - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Winchester, VA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Human Resources Director is responsible for directing, organizing, planning, and developing the implementation and administration of human resources functions within the company's SG&A functions. This role oversees personnel policies, staffing, employee education, management development, labor relations, and benefits administration, while providing guidance to HR Business Partners across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Human Resources Business Partners (HR Managers) to provide HR support for corporate SG&A functions.
• Serve as a strategic resource for Executive Leadership on organizational design, development, and job analysis.
• Provide counseling and assistance to business partners in HR areas such as policy, benefits, salary administration, and employee relations.
• Act as a change agent for HR policies and practices, assisting in their review and revision.
• Support the deployment of the Woodmark culture and advocate for employees in employee relations situations.
• Manage additional projects as assigned in support of the company's vision.
• Model the company's CITE principles and Working in Teams principles.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in human resources, business, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 7 years of management experience in HR, with a history of progressively responsible roles.
• Experience as an HR business partner in a large organization is preferred.
• Proven experience in developing and administering HR programs including recruiting, employee relations, and performance management.
• Successful track record in project management and team collaboration.
• Knowledge of various Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Client Server environments.
• Excellent personal computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).
• Certification through SHRM and/or HRCI is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in safety and state and federal compliance.
• Ability to develop presentations for groups of employees and management.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and location options.
• Opportunity for specialized training and exposure to field operations.
• Support for work-life balance with occasional remote work.