Director of Human Resources

Serving both public and private-sector clients throughout the United States and Canada, our client is a market-leading, full-service environmental remediation company in Missoula, Montana. The company is currently seeking a Director of Human Resources.

The ideal candidate is personable, engaging, and enthusiastic about leading the HR team and all HR functions across the company. Reporting directly to the President/CEO as part of the senior management team, the Director of Human Resources will have the following responsibilities:

• Implement practices and objectives that encourage an employee-centric, high-performance company culture
• Take a hands-on approach to recruiting and developing a superior work force that values quality, productivity and goals
• Advise and assist company managers regarding human resources issues
• Talent acquisition and implementation of employee learning, development and rewards programs
• Manage a three-person staff

The following skills are desired for the Director of Human Resources:

• Adept at HR functions, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, work force management, technology and data
  
• Business and HR strategy; able to evaluate and interpret information with a critical eye in order to make business decisions and recommendations
  
• Well-versed at HR in the global context as it relates to diversity and inclusion, risk management, corporate social responsibility, employment law and current regulations
  
• Solid leadership skills, with the ability to direct and contribute to organizational processes and initiatives
  
• Strong ethical practice focused on integrating the company’s core values throughout all business and organizational processes
  
• Business acumen enabling a keen understanding of how to apply information that contributes to the company’s strategic plan
  
• Able to manage relationships and provide service, support and guidance throughout the organization and with key stakeholders
  
• Excellent communication skills that enable effective exchange of information with stakeholders
  
• Global and cultural awareness that values and considers the viewpoints and backgrounds of employees throughout the organization
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources, organizational development or business
  
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources
  
• Active affiliation with appropriate human resources organizations and networks
  
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification required
  

Contact: Karen Spaeder