Director, Human Resources

Summary

The Director, Human Resources leads a group of human resources professionals in executing a strategy to optimize human capital and contribute to the achievement of business unit objectives. In close partnership with People Operations and the Centers of Excellence (COEs), this position sets the strategy for using the skills of our workforce, strengthening the company's competitive advantage, and increasing team member engagement.

Responsibilities Include

• Design and implement HR strategy to drive the organization's vision
• Assist in developing and implementing plans and programs that ensure the most effective use of human resources
• Influence team member behavior to promote key safety and HR principles, and ensure a consistent team member experience regardless of where they reside
• Identify and correct risk-generating patterns in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) using available resources
• Build team member networks that promote feedback for use in corrective scenarios where adverse business conditions exist
• Identify patterns of behavior that may lead to team member dissatisfaction, and focus on strategies to eliminate them
• Play an active role in talent evaluation and development
• Partner with the Talent COE to review the learning catalog, analyze performance and budget, and drive improvements that inform learning strategies
• Monitor the success of programs and policies against ROI targets, and adjust as team member experience and business requirements dictate
• Oversee a team and promote an agile, collaborative work environment, embodying the vision to implement innovative programs that keep the workforce ready for the future while successfully addressing business needs

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Computer Skills: Standard computer skills with advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Communication Skills: Expected to communicate recommendations and strategically influence a broad range of users, stakeholders, and management. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills are required, along with the ability to adapt communication style for all levels of the organization.
• Special Skills: Significant knowledge of HR strategy and the ability to implement it at various levels of the organization Ability to drive improvement and integration of processes, technology, and people through workforce shaping Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional change projects using the defined Tyson methodology Strong analytical, technical, and strategic skills to drive efficiencies Maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Supervisory: Yes, this person will lead a team.
• Travel: Minimal

Additional information

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI.

People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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