Director Human Resources   Employer: Tyco Safety Products Job Location: Harvey , IL Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Building Products - Equipment Job Description: SUMMARY: Responsible for the strategic and day-to-day human resource activities for a $1.0B Tyco Electrical and Metal Products Segment for Electrical, Mechanical/Standard Products, and TEMP Headquarter functions focusing on facilitating change management initiatives with strong emphasis on sales and marketing support. The day-to-day HR operations include recruitment, hiring, policy administration, compensation, benefits, performance development, and employee relations. The HR Director will work in a matrix organization with HR functional teams (Recruitment, Organizational Development and Compensation).  The HR Director's initiatives will include a highly diverse range of issues in a rapidly changing, complex market. RESPONSIBILITIES: Take the HR lead role for the SBUs (Electrical and Mechanical Standard Products) in human resource initiatives.  Establish integrated and consistent processes and procedures for the implementation that support the TEMP HR headquarters operations.Bring the Mechanical/Standard Products cultures into one cohesive groupImplement best-demonstrated human resources practices in conjunction with management.Provide strategic human resources insight into operational issues and goals.Liaison with TEMP Regional HR Directors in EMEA and Asia Pacific to ensure consistency in implementation of HR programs.Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan to address short-and long-term staffing requirements for the organization in these countries.Provide interpretation of corporate policies and procedures; guide management on handling sensitive performance management and other employee relations matters.Have sufficient controls and metrics in place to manage costs.Direct and conduct training programs on topics including sexual harassment, selection, motivation, office productivity, performance management and diversity training and other country mandated programs.Oversee administration of wage, salary, and benefits programs for the various countries.Assist with termination procedures, ethical investigations as assigned and employee grievances as needed.Administer expatriation and repatriation program.Prepare reports and make presentations to staff and management as requested.Advise the TEMP Human Resource Vice President on sensitive HR issues. job Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.) from a four-year college or university with a minimum of 10+ years work related experience in increasingly responsibility in the area of Human Resources. Masters degree (M.A., M.B.A., M.S.) or equivalent level of professional certification desired, but not required. Management experience required. Progressive HR experience required. Global experience and awareness preferred.Excellent planning, organizing, and project management skills.Strong customer and results orientation.Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and the organization.Ability to affect change management within the organization.Working knowledge of major content areas of human resources administration, policy, and practice compassing in several countries.Must have a strong understanding of Sales/Marketing organizations and functional areas, such as, Finance, Information Technology, and Legal.Ability to work with all levels in an organization.Problem identification and analysis. Ability to generate alternative solutions from diverse opinions.Strong implementation skills.Credibility, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data.Exceptional interpersonal skills.Excellent oral and written presentation skills.Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software packages.Tyco Electrical & Metal Products offers a competitive salary package in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with company match.Tyco Electrical & Metal Products is a diverse company that believes its employees are the foundation for investing in its future. Diversity and inclusion are key to growing our business and providing a work environment that fosters contributions by all employees.Tyco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Company Description: Tyco International is the world leader in electronic security and fire protection to more than 7 million customers worldwide through its global ADT, fire protection services and safety products businesses. Among our customers are over 5 million homes and 2 million commercial businesses in over 50 nations. Our commercial customers are both small and large, spanning retail, banking, logistics, maritime, mining, petrochemical, government and many other industries. They include 80% of the world’s top 100 retailers, 300 international airports, 80% of commercial vessels at sea and some of the world’s largest mining and petrochemical operations. Our portfolio of products and services are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent fires, deter thieves and protect people and property. All of our offerings are backed by over 80,000 dedicated and responsive local service team members in over 500 offices around the world.