Director of Human Resources
Summary:
The Human Resources Director is responsible for all areas of human resource (HR) management to cultivate a high-performance “ONE Lely” culture, leading efforts to build and execute strategies and processes that promote team member engagement, accountability, growth, and well-being, and ensure all managers rely on leadership practices that match the company’s core values. The HR Director has combined responsibilities in both strategic and operational leadership and drives organizational effectiveness and cultural change in line with the organization’s strategy. As a member of the LNA management team, the person in this role will actively support a OneLely (“whole of organization”) approach by putting a focus on building an engaged team culture and continually seeking better solutions and ways of working in support of the organization’s growth and cultural advantage.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
- Serve on the Management Team to ensure HR strategies align with company goals, growth plans, and evolving workforce needs.
- Lead organizational development initiatives, including strategic workforce planning, talent strategy, and succession planning to build long-term capability.
- Serve as a key advisor on leadership development, team dynamics, and organizational effectiveness.
People & Culture
- Facilitate change management and communication strategies that support agility and transparency.
- Champion a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Create and manage programs that promote employee engagement, inclusion, and well-being across all functions within our matrix structure.
Core HR Functions
- Oversee all HR functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, training and development, compensation strategy, payroll and benefits administration, and employee relations.
- Maintain HR compliance and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment laws.
- Use HR metrics and data insights to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in areas like retention, engagement, and performance.
HR Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of HR professionals to care for team members, protect our culture, and proactive partner with the business to drive strategy and foster growth in matters relating to people, HR processes, employment practices, team member relations matters, and HR initiatives.
- Provide leadership by setting clear work objectives, consistently connecting, assessing resources and performance, providing feedback, and developing and coaching to build team member capacity.
- Provide oversight and point of escalation for all day-to-day HR operational support, ensuring barriers are removed and business needs are met.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, plus 10 years of progressive HR experience preferably within manufacturing, agriculture, automation, or a related technical industry; PHR or SHRM-CP a plus.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, industry trends, and best HR practices in both Canada and the USA.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities, stay current with employment trends, and be prepared to lead an ever-changing, dynamic environment.
- Approachable, good relationship builder, excellent communication and presentation skills, and able to collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive and resolve problems expeditiously, while always maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
- Attention to detail, noticing the people, processes, and progress, and willingness to lead change for the optimal employee experience and business results.
- Ability to create new approaches and efficient processes using analytical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Application Procedure:
Complete standard online application for Director of Human Resources on the link below, including submission of Cover Letter and Resume with an email address, telephone number, and address for both school and permanent residence.
Who We Are: Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Our Vision: A sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in farming
Our Mission: We create innovative solutions that help our customers excel in sustainable milk production to feed the world.
Our Core Values: Lely has 5 core values. Values that guide us in how we behave in dealing with others. On the work floor among colleagues, interacting with our customers, at meetings with our business partners, when dealing with the press, independent of place and time, we show our values through our actions.
- Innovation: We change traditions by continuously seeking new ideas for positive change
- Passion: We love what we do and are passionate to support our customers
- Progress: We grow because our people are motivated to improve and move forward
- Respect: Our focus is the well-being of people, animals, and the environment
- Honesty: Being truthful and fair is essential in our way of working
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Lely provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.