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Glossary > Human Resources Director
Role Purpose
Plans,
organizes and directs all aspects of the
Human Resources function for the company and
its subsidiaries.
Typical Work
Activities
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Contributes to the development,
implementation and maintenance of the
company Code of Conduct and Compliance
program, policies and procedures
- Consults
and coordinates with legal counsel on HR
related legal problems, lawsuits, and
compliance issues
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Participates with the management team in the
general management and development of
business strategies, policies and processes
of the company, especially as related to
Human Resources
- Takes the
lead in the development of company
objectives, philosophy, and strategic
planning of personnel programs and human
resources management
- Directs
employee relations activities on issues
related to morale, diversity, dispute
resolution, discipline, employee
communications, reward/incentive practices,
work/life/family issues, equal opportunity
and affirmative action
- Directs
and coordinates the company training
function.
- Directs
and participates in the recruiting and
selection of candidates to fill vacant
employment opportunities.
- Directs
the overall development and management of
compensation programs in conformance with
the company’s pay philosophy and practices.
- Directs
the overall development and management of
benefit programs for the company and its
subsidiaries.
Educational
Requirements
- BA or
BS in Human Resource Management,
Business or Psychology or related
discipline required. MA or MS in Human
Resource Management, Business or
Psychology or related discipline highly
desirable.
Skills,
Knowledge, and Experience
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Minimum ten years experience in a
Human Resource function and minimum
eight years management experience.
Minimum five years seed industry
experience preferred.
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Must be a good public speaker who
thinks and speaks succinctly and
positively, especially under
pressure
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Must be an innovative leader with
personal integrity, sound
professional reputation, and the
judgment and ability to make
independent decisions.
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