Director, Human Resources

The Director, Human Resources position is a key role that partners with management on business decisions related to personnel and supports all Human Resource-related activity for various client groups. Responsibilities will include heavy emphasis on employee relations management and performance management. Through active listening, sound advice and effective coaching, the HR Director will build trusted relationships with leaders, managers and employees.

Responsibilities:

• Interact and engage with all levels of associate population. Additionally, be able to work across all levels of the organization in a dynamic highly matrixed, team environment 
• Support, investigate, counsel, and coach in the following ways: - Conduct investigations on claims received
• Prepare and execute RIFs and involuntary terminations
• Work with managers to create and deliver written disciplinary actions
• Ensure that employees receive timely, objective and actionable feedback
• Assist in maintaining a positive work environment
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, increase employee engagement and morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Responsible for day-to-day and project based involvement with other HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Payroll, Talent Management, Training and Compensation
• Drive overall HR initiatives such as: annual merit process, peer review feedback, mentoring, recognition initiatives, HRIS reporting, associate survey reporting, etc.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. Apply knowledge of HR practices & principles and the laws and regulations affecting HR.
• Support and provide backup for bi-weekly onboarding processes in Irving office 
• Serve as first point-of-contact and go-to person for Wakefield associates
• Run various HRIS reports to create routine and ad hoc reports for your needs, and your clients’ needs including turnover analysis, recognition reports, promotion reports, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Conduct exit interviews; provide feedback to your clients on key themes while maintaining the confidentiality of individuals. Document resignation trends and coach leadership on ways to minimize voluntary turnover. 
• Coach and advise employees on problem resolution; help them identify solutions and encourage them to constructively resolve conflicts.
• Work with HR Coordinators and provide counsel and direction when questions arise around payroll, benefits, training, timekeeping, employment verification, leave of absence, workers compensation, etc.
• Coordinate employee transfers or promotions into open positions, working with managers to ensure smooth transitions, and provide feedback on resulting salary changes as needed.
• Focus on your clients; acknowledge and/or respond to inquiries from clients and colleagues promptly.
• Leverage HR knowledge to partner with the business on special initiatives, org restructuring, workforce planning and succession management.
• Ability and interest to learn the business’ core functions, culture and competition. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Background/Skills Preferred:

•  Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related experience - PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR/SHRM-SCP certification a plus. 
• Ability to travel occasionally - Proficiency with standard computer applications (MS Office) and HRIS databases (PeopleSoft preferred). Strong Excel skills preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; highly motivated and results-oriented - Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills including comfort presenting to and partnering with senior leaders across the organization
• Ability to analyze data and recommend changes based on the analysis.
• Strong ability to proactively identify and implement effective solutions
• Self-starter with a drive for results
• Leads programs and projects through to completion.

Great People, Deserve Great Benefits
We know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, expect competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and endless opportunities to advance your career.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

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