Overview

Job Locations:
Clayton, MO USA (8027 Forsyth Ste 800)
St. Louis, MO

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Director, Human Resources to support our growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm. In this role, you will coach and collaborate with business leaders on Human Resources matters to enhance our people-centric culture, with a focus on retention and development. You will be a strategic advisor to senior leaders, driving key HR initiatives that impact team members' career growth, performance, engagement, and job satisfaction. You’ll lead a team of experienced HR professionals and serve as a key member of the firm’s People Leadership Team.

This role is ideal for a senior HR/Talent leader who is passionate about building upon a solid foundation where employees thrive and grow, creating the organization of the future. Join our team and make a significant impact on our firm's culture and success!

Who You’ll Work With

As a part of Design Group's People Team, you will lead a team of HR professionals to help our operational leaders build the organization of the future.  Reporting to the Design Group Chief People Officer, this position will work closely with Design Group’s Executive team, Senior Operational Leadership, and business leaders across the firm with responsibility for supporting people programs, structure, and initiatives to support the firm’s People-centric culture and strategic vision.

What You’ll Do

You will serve a critical role leading a team of experienced HR Business Partners and consulting with Sr. Leaders in the organization to drive thoughtful change as we transform into a High-Performance culture.  This involves:

  • Understanding and integrating the company’s objectives, key business metrics, and knowledge of market and client conditions into HR initiatives.
  • Building relationships with key leaders across the organization to support decisions that contribute to business success.
  • Creating organizational structure recommendations and providing proactive strategies for smooth transitions.
  • Ensuring that the People Team consistently promotes and reinforces People and cultural messages and strategies in all communications, systems, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Develop HR Business Partner Team

  • Lead, mentor, and empower team members to achieve their full potential and excel in their roles.
  • Establish effective team communication and collaboration practices to ensure best practices sharing and consistency in People Team deliverables to the business.
  • Define and uphold accountability for team goals, metrics, and individual objectives, ensuring consistent advancement.

Support Firm Transformation and Organizational Growth

  • Advise and shape future organizational structure to support the firm’s vision and transformation.
  • Recommend optimal structure of the People Team to ensure sustainable, high-quality support for the organization.
  • Support strategic collaboration between Operational Leaders and People Team to define optimal organizational structures and develop clear plans for hiring and internal movement.

Champion People Initiatives to drive achievement of the firm’s Strategic Plan

  • Work closely with the Chief People Officer and People Leadership Team to define People priorities and strategic direction.
  • Partner with business leaders to drive strategic people-related initiatives that further organizational objectives.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the HR Team, fostering innovation and efficiency.

Serve as the firm’s HR Subject Matter Expert

  • Oversee employee relations situations, serving as a trusted expert to recommend optimal resolutions.
  • Collaborate on the creation and dissemination of Design Group policies, guidelines, etc., ensuring alignment with leadership and legal requirements.
  • Recommend tools and resources that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR processes.

Location

This position is based at the Design Group headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
  • Master’s Degree in I/O psychology, Human Resources, or related field preferred

Experience & Skills

  • At least 10 years of experience in Human Resources or Talent functions, including a minimum of 5 years in a formal leadership role and 3 years in an Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm.
  • Deep experience with/knowledge of: Performance Management systems & processes, Recruiting, Talent Reviews, Compensation, Organizational Culture.
  • Strong business mindset and ability to understand the organization’s strategic plan and KPIs and designate People priorities accordingly.
  • Proven ability to lead change within a company undergoing integration and transformation.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking ability and a forward-looking approach with proven ability to foster a high-performance culture.
  • Strong advisory and influencing skills at the management level – ability to build and manage relationships and set clear expectations with leaders.
  • Strong capability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with both business partners and team members, and genuine curiosity to understand the perspectives, goals, and needs of others.
  • Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills with the ability to effectively provide advice and counsel to leaders
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly collaborative and committed to promoting and embodying the Design Group culture.
  • Ability to handle complex, sensitive employee issues thoughtfully and confidentially
  • Highly knowledgeable in employment law and compliance with governmental regulations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to use Workday software preferred.

Travel

Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% to visit Design Group offices or attend meetings.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

Design Group