Vice President-US Human Resources

at S&C Electric Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join Our Team as a VP - US Human Resources!

The US Human Resources team is critical to integrating strategic HR insights with a customer-centric approach to business partnership. TheVice President - US Human Resources supports the HR relationship with our US team members and leaders, including our senior leadership team (CMTS). This Vice President will oversee HRBPs and HR Compliance/Diversity/HR Policy team members. HRBPs work closely with leaders to craft HR strategies centered on employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, organizational growth, and more. They balance working with team members and leaders to handle employee relations matters and cultivate a supportive workplace atmosphere.The Vice President - US Human Resources takes a leading role in advancing the company's HR vision, specifically focusing on team member relations. Given the leadership and management responsibilities of the HR Business Partners (HRBPs), this pivotal role ensures the creation and execution of HR strategies tailored exclusively for S&C's team members. Emphasizing a culture of inclusivity, engagement, and excellence, the Vice President's expertise is crucial for attracting, developing, and retaining top-tier talent. The role will collaborate with all business/functional units, ensuring the seamless integration of HR initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership: Act as the primary strategic partner for leaders, crafting HR strategies that fulfill business needs and progress toward Human Resources and organizational goals. Cultivate robust relationships to create an environment focused on retention and engagement.

HRBP Development: Lead the development of the HRBP function as the organization advances its ability to support the business. Curate development plans for the HRBP team, fostering growth opportunities that align with business goals. Evaluate the potential for internal mobility, succession planning, and talent acquisition strategies to enhance the HRBP team's capabilities. Effectively oversee and manage HRBP projects to ensure timelines and outcomes are met.

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as an ambassador for the HR function and cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders, including business leaders and department heads, to gather insights, feedback, and support for the HRBPs initiatives. Foster collaborative relationships to ensure alignment and integration of HRBP initiatives with business needs.Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion leading by example and driving initiatives promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Employee Relations & Program Development: Owns the team member investigation process. Offers guidance on complex employee relations issues, collaborating closely with leadership, HRBPs, and legal teams to ensure fairness, compliance, and effective resolution. Proactively engage with the workforce and leadership to assess needs and identify opportunities for enhancing HR programs and adapting HR policies and procedures to align with the organization's current state. Design, develop, and refine targeted initiatives that foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace environment, integrating best practices and legal requirements.

Global Alignment & Compliance: Ensure that HR strategies and programs align with the broader people management strategies of S&C across the organization. Lead the US team with a focus on compliance, ensuring all HR initiatives adhere to company policies and regulations and support other business units in efforts to adopt global programs and practices. Ensure compliance with US Department of Labor and... For full info follow application link.

S&C has a proud and longstanding tradition of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Further, S&C is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure that qualified females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities can pursue equal employment opportunities. For information regarding equal employment opportunity, please see http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.