Cumming Looking for Senior Director Human Resources at Westport, Connecticut Full Time

Cumming Group is a global consultancy in the real estate, engineering, architecture, and construction space that has doubled in size every 4 years since we were founded in 1996. Today, we are over 1,100 people strong globally with exponential growth still ahead of us. More than ever, the company is excited about what we as a Human Resources team can deliver. Now it’s on us to execute. So, if you want to own your space and appreciate a meritocratic culture, please read further about our opportunity in Westport, CT!

The Senior Director Human Resources serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and assigned business groups across all aspects of Human Resources, including employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits & compensation, performance management, learning and talent development and organizational design. The Senior Director Human Resources works with leadership to develop HR programs, practices and policies that support the company’s objectives, acting as an agent for change.

Responsibilities

• Drives programs and initiatives to cultivate the desired culture throughout the organization, acting as a trusted advisor to all levels of leadership.
• Analyzes HR metrics to proactively identify trends that require attention by developing strategies to address areas of concern.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations matters by conducting thorough and objective investigations in a timely manner.
• Partners with senior leadership to aide in the development of organizational restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identify needs and provides day-to-day coaching to leadership on HR best practices for performance management, including career development.
• Maintains in-depth understanding of employment law to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partners with compensation to develop strategies, plans and analytics.
• Partners with HR leadership team to develop Performance Management, Total Rewards, including Compensation and Learning & Talent Development strategies.
• Supports the DE&I program as a core value in the business culture.
• Monthly headcount report (including turnover).
• Ensuring compliance with all HR regulatory requirements and employment law compliance.
• FLSA classification/audits.
• Facilitating problem resolution, mediate conflicts and instituting corrective counseling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• At least 12 years’ experience in Human Resources, including employee relations, talent acquisition, training and development, compensation planning and benefits administration.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Experience with HR Information System (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Advanced Excel skills including knowledge of pivot tables and v-lookups.

HR Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of labor legislation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent client service skills and ability to partner with multiple, diverse stakeholders.
• Strong change management and influencing skills with the ability to drive organization, process and technology change.
• Development: Proactively participates in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.

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