Director of HR - Operations

What you will do:

The two sites located in St Joseph, MO are critical to the region and the organization and are in the middle of a turnaround. The Director of HR plays a crucial role in the organization, requiring a broad set of skills and capabilities that pivot from supporting daily issues to setting a plan and vision for the next 2-3 years, focusing on organizational and talent development at these sites. This role is responsible for driving critical people processes in the organization that support the business. The Director of HR is also responsible for overseeing the end-to-end human capital management for the St. Joseph site, encompassing hiring, training, talent management, employee engagement, change management, and labor and employee relations. This role entails extensive onsite presence to ensure support, focus and building of relationships in the business.  

How you will do it:

• Accountable for anticipating HR issues as a result of long-range business strategies and partnering with operations leaders (and other HR team members) to create proactive solutions to keep up with evolving changes.

• Initiates and manages the consistent implementation of various initiatives in support of our HR strategic plan, involving:

  • Recruitment and staffing

  • Driving individual and team performance management

  • Organization design

  • Employee and labor relations

  • Leadership development

  • Corporate responsibility (core values, code of conduct, employment laws)

• Reviews and analyzes business data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience.

• Provides coaching to build leadership capabilities and enable managers to address and resolve employee issues constructively. Assists people managers and employees in navigating a range of employee relations issues, ensuring a balanced perspective.

• Builds employee-friendly processes and understands the value of being a service organization.

• Performs risk assessments and preventative strategies to reduce the organization's exposure to legal and other employment risks.

• Manages workforce reductions, restructures, changes, and communication channels.

• Coordinates with corporate functions to ensure programs are consistent and applications are in accordance with established policies and comply with provincial law and regulations.

What we look for:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s Degree or MBA strongly preferred 

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in HR roles is required 

• Prior labor experience

Preferred

• Experience managing multiple manufacturing facilities

• Experience with a turnaround operation

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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