Wavicle Data Solutions
Human Resources Director
Wavicle Data Solutions, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About the RoleWavicle Data Solutions seeks an HR Director to help with our next generation of growth. This is one-of-a-kind opportunity for an entrepreneurial HR leader who wants to join a success-oriented team. At Wavicle, PEOPLE is what we are all about. We are seeking an HR leader who is hands-on and at the same time, will help Wavicle build the processes and organization that will scale for several years. We are a “no drama” culture, and we are highly supportive of our employees. This is a multi-faceted job that will involve partnering with the leadership team, serving our employees, and building a topnotch HR department. The HR Director will work closely with other department leaders and P&L owners to successfully design and execute HR programs that support Wavicle’s mission and goals.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning: own and execute company’s HR initiatives of the company’s roadmap.Talent development: define and execute programs to coach, develop, train and retain top talent.Total rewards: ensure our compensation, benefits and perks attract and retain top talent and align with business needs.Benefits design and administration: steward external partnerships to ensure competitive benefit offerings, employee education and regulatory updates and processes (i.e., open enrollment).Employee communication: Initiate and own internal employee communications regarding HR information, including workplace surveys to sustain top workplace staturePerformance management: design and continually evolve goal setting, review and development planning for all employees.Talent acquisition: partner with Director of Talent Acquisition to ensure best talent is identified and retained.Learning & development; manage job architecture for career development and employee growth opportunities.Compliance: Maintain in-depth knowledge of national employment law thereby reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.Employee relations: Lead the end-to-end resolution of employee issues and questions by demonstrating a clear understanding of the issue and resolving all issues/questions in a timely and professional manner; create and communicate Wavicle’s employee policies and procedures.Payroll; Manage all national payroll processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.HCM: Lead and own HCM application assessment, implementation and ongoing maintenance.Ensure maintenance of accurate and up-to-date employee records.Optimize data to strategically identify trends and formulate conclusions based on the information gathered to collaborate with leaders on business decisions (turnover, exit interviews, employee surveys, etc).Work with employee managers to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase retention.Point of contact for employee safety measures (i.e., COVID-19).Stay fresh on industry trends & HR innovations and make recommendations to enhance the team experience at Wavicle.
Required Knowledge and Experience Level10+ years of HR experience, ideally with an IT professional services organization.Minimum of 5 years leading internal HR teams.Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility with an organization.Expert verbal and written communication skills are required.Must have demonstrated experience in prioritizing competing demands.Expert skills with organizational and interpersonal awareness.Exceptional leadership skills, including leading employees that report to other managers.High degree of proficiency with creating presentation materials and spreadsheets.Ability to quickly develop credibility with and influence all levels of associates and management alike.Self-directed and have experience in facilitating meetings, utilizing effective presentation skills.Ability to make independent decisions, evaluate people, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.Expert level of Microsoft Office and Google Suite of tools.Expert level of HCM applications such as Kronos, ADP, etc.Bachelor or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related degree.Position is located and will report into the Chicago, IL office(s).
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ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning: own and execute company’s HR initiatives of the company’s roadmap.Talent development: define and execute programs to coach, develop, train and retain top talent.Total rewards: ensure our compensation, benefits and perks attract and retain top talent and align with business needs.Benefits design and administration: steward external partnerships to ensure competitive benefit offerings, employee education and regulatory updates and processes (i.e., open enrollment).Employee communication: Initiate and own internal employee communications regarding HR information, including workplace surveys to sustain top workplace staturePerformance management: design and continually evolve goal setting, review and development planning for all employees.Talent acquisition: partner with Director of Talent Acquisition to ensure best talent is identified and retained.Learning & development; manage job architecture for career development and employee growth opportunities.Compliance: Maintain in-depth knowledge of national employment law thereby reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.Employee relations: Lead the end-to-end resolution of employee issues and questions by demonstrating a clear understanding of the issue and resolving all issues/questions in a timely and professional manner; create and communicate Wavicle’s employee policies and procedures.Payroll; Manage all national payroll processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.HCM: Lead and own HCM application assessment, implementation and ongoing maintenance.Ensure maintenance of accurate and up-to-date employee records.Optimize data to strategically identify trends and formulate conclusions based on the information gathered to collaborate with leaders on business decisions (turnover, exit interviews, employee surveys, etc).Work with employee managers to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase retention.Point of contact for employee safety measures (i.e., COVID-19).Stay fresh on industry trends & HR innovations and make recommendations to enhance the team experience at Wavicle.
Required Knowledge and Experience Level10+ years of HR experience, ideally with an IT professional services organization.Minimum of 5 years leading internal HR teams.Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility with an organization.Expert verbal and written communication skills are required.Must have demonstrated experience in prioritizing competing demands.Expert skills with organizational and interpersonal awareness.Exceptional leadership skills, including leading employees that report to other managers.High degree of proficiency with creating presentation materials and spreadsheets.Ability to quickly develop credibility with and influence all levels of associates and management alike.Self-directed and have experience in facilitating meetings, utilizing effective presentation skills.Ability to make independent decisions, evaluate people, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.Expert level of Microsoft Office and Google Suite of tools.Expert level of HCM applications such as Kronos, ADP, etc.Bachelor or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related degree.Position is located and will report into the Chicago, IL office(s).
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