Director, Human Resources

At Weber, grilling is a passion that’s reflected in everything we do. Our goal is to share this passion and spark inspiration with the people who matter most – our grilling community. Weber has been the world’s premiere manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills and accessories since 1952. If you have the desire to work for a company that is recognized for exceptional quality products and high customer satisfaction, employment with Weber may be right for you. We provide a friendly working atmosphere with an environment of growth and opportunity through innovation, pride, and excellence.

Weber is committed to inclusive, equitable and diverse Hiring practices. Our goal is to create a workforce which resembles the diverse rich communities we live, play, and support every day. 

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Summary:

The Director of Human Resources will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for shaping and leading a team through a critical merger and integration phase. This role will be instrumental in aligning people strategies with business objectives, ensuring a smooth cultural and operational integration, and supporting leaders and employees through transformational change. This role oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of HR policies, programs, and practices across all facets of the employee lifecycle, either directly or through team leadership.  The ideal candidate brings experience organizational design, change leadership and employee experience within the consumer products industry.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven HR leader to optimize and elevate core HR operations. This individual will focus on enhancing systems, processes, and service delivery. The Director will collaborate closely with HR, IT, Finance and other key stakeholders to drive process improvements, ensure data integrity, and increase operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance employee experience and business outcomes through organizational development, talent management, and workforce planning strategies.
• Lead HR initiatives that support a high-performance culture and enhance employee engagement.
• Provide clear direction, coaching and mentorship to HR team members.  Foster a culture of trust, accountability and professional growth. 
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering corporate policies, and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Oversee performance management processes, leadership development, and training programs to build capability across the organization. Formulates training policies, programs, and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting comply.
• Advise management and guide the HR team in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Recommends any development and/or revision of company’s policies, procedures, and programs.
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure the hiring of top talent for all corporate positions.
• Reviews proposed salary actions to ensure conformance with established guidelines and policies.
• Develops, maintains, and presents best practice new employee orientation and reorientation sessions.
• Champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Support change management efforts and communication strategies.
• Plans and manages through HR team new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals. Trains or assists in training management as needed in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in HR, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, human resources process optimization, and service delivery.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically to achieve business goals.

Benefits:

All full-time U.S. non-union Weber employees are eligible for the following benefits.

• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance including Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life & Disability benefits. Weber also provides services through Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k Retirement Plan with a maximum match of 3% of your annual pay, up to the IRS limits.
• Discretionary Time Off is available for reasons such as: vacation, short-term illness, taking care of childcare needs, children’s school activities, sick time, medical/dental appointments, personal business, personal errands, or emergencies.  Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (8 weeks for recovery and 6 weeks for bonding).
• 10 paid holidays annuallyCompensation:

Salary Range:

$188,000-212,000, this role is also eligible for participation in Weber's bonus program 

Weber-Stephen Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.