Executive Director, Human Resources
OCLC
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dublin • Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Oversee a comprehensive HR function including talent acquisition, organization development, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, rewards, recognition, pay practices, health and welfare plans, supplemental benefits, HR information systems, HR business partnership, employee engagement and communication, compliance, and support for workplace culture
- Partner closely with business leaders to understand priorities, diagnose talent needs, and deliver practical HR solutions that drive results, with the expectation of becoming a sought-after advisor while leading a team of HR partners across a range of technical and organizational disciplines
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation and apply this knowledge to implement and communicate changes in policy, practice, and strategy when needed
- Lead an experienced HR team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that enables strong partnership across the organization
- Provide effective recommendations and support to C-Level and create content, as needed, for C-Level and Board
- Ensure organizational effectiveness by shaping structures, leadership capability, and change initiatives that enable business performance
- Lead HR due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with OCLC’s strategy
- Develop and manage associated budgets
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master’s degree is preferred
- 10-15 years of progressive experience in human resources, with at least five years in a senior leadership role
- Exceptional leadership and consultative skills with a demonstrated ability to connect, build trust, influence, and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate HR initiatives into business outcomes
- Decisive leader who can weigh alternatives, gather input, and provide direction with confidence
- Ability to use and understand data to build talent, technology, and total rewards programming reconciled with budgets and forecasts
- Skilled in change management with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage through competing priorities
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize complex matters in a clear, concise style
- Technology industry and global experience is a plus
Benefits
- Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room
- Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
- Health and wellness events
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
talent acquisitionorganization developmentonboardingperformance managementsuccession planningHR information systemsemployee engagementcompliancechange managementbudget management
Soft Skills
leadershipconsultative skillstrust buildinginfluencecollaborationstrategic mindsetdecisivenessdata analysiscommunicationpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationMaster’s degree in related field