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The GEO Group

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

The GEO Group, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301


This job posting is anticipated to remain open until September 20th, 2024.

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.

We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Qualifications:Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, with major in Human Resources Management or Business Administration preferred.

Ten (10) years’ experience in Human Resources, some of which working in a 24/7 operations environment.

Maintains a working knowledge of all employment related agencies and corresponding employment laws and regulations with a thorough understanding of FLSA, TITLE VII, OSHA, SCA, WARN, NLRA, ADA, FMLA as well as any corresponding state or local requirements. Understands labor relations management including developing and maintaining effective interaction with unions and understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

Ability to think critically, make sound judgments and possesses organizational skills.

Effective interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with all levels of employees at the facility, regional office, and corporate headquarters. Experience with conflict resolution highly desirable.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Prior supervisory experience required.

Ability to travel in support of the needs of the business with extensive overnight stays.

Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities:SummaryThe Regional/Divisional HR Director is accountable for the overall quality of Human Resources (HR) practices within an assigned region/division. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the administration of HR policies and practices within the region/division and comply with all state, federal, organizational, and contract requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Regional/Divisional HR Director serves as the primary field resource for all Corporate Human Resources initiatives. Oversees delivery of Corporate, regional/divisional and local HR programs for a multi-site, multi-state region/division.

Evaluates and develops competencies of regional/divisional and facility-level HR to maximize effectiveness. Evaluates and assigns any necessary additional training (internal or external to the Company), remedial actions to address deficiencies, or replacement of incumbents. Responsible for hiring field and regional/divisional HR staff.

The Regional/Divisional HR Director monitors HR practices for the assigned region/division and advises local and regional/divisional management on efforts to maximize the organization’s investment in its human capital.

Assumes the lead on all HR related activities associated with the acquisition or loss of a facility within the Region/Division and may be called upon to support similar activities in other regions/divisions.

The Regional/Divisional HR Director provides training and coaching for management and supervisory personnel on HR-related issues, including but not limited to establishing effective employee relations, proper undertaking of adverse employment actions (such as discipline and termination) with an eye toward maintaining consistency and minimizing risk, identifying and responding to employee complaints, compliance with GEO policy and relevant employment laws, performance management, and interpersonal relations relating to the workplace.

Works closely with the facility and regional/divisional management team to assess risk and provide HR expertise and guidance with respect to effective undertaking of employment actions including but not limited to hiring, discipline, demotion, suspension, leave, promotion, investigation, termination.

The Regional/Divisional HR Director provides guidance to facility and regional/divisional management and ensures facility HR employees comply with employment related agencies and corresponding employment laws and regulations including but not limited to FLSA, TITLE VII, OSHA, SCA, WARN, NLRA, ADA, FMLA as well as any corresponding state or local requirements.

Works closely with the Regional/Divisional management team on employee development, selection, and succession planning for Wardens, Facility Administrators, and facility management teams.

The Regional/Divisional HR Director serves as a standing member of the Regional/Divisional operations audit team and participates on facility audits both within the assigned region. May also be called upon to conduct investigations into employee misconduct and coordinate such efforts with the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR).

Coordinates Corporate human resource initiatives for their respective Region/Division.

The Regional/Divisional HR Director may participate as a representative of management in collective bargaining agreements as required, to include responding to and tracking grievances and as a member of the negotiating team in the contract renewal process.

May represent the Company with representatives of governmental agencies (i.e. DOL, EEO, OFCCP, etc.) during the course of investigations and audits.

The Regional/Divisional HR Director ensures that new agreements, contracts, and staffing requirements are implemented correctly.

Supervises facility HR representatives within assigned region/division.

Interacts with employees, facility management, regional/divisional leadership, and corporate staff on all workplace matters.

Visits facilities in his/her respective region/division at least two times per year.

Communicates directly with Senior Corporate HR team on a weekly/monthly basis.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay:Pay USD $160,000.00/Yr. to USD $200,000.00/Yr. Bonus (if applicable): 15%

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