Head of Global Talent, Org and Engagement

Chicago, IL, US, 60601

About James Hardie

James Hardie is a world leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long-lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. As the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions, James Hardie offers siding and accessories for every style. Hardie® products are non-combustible and stand up to weather and time while empowering homeowners and building professionals to achieve the home of their dreams. The company pioneered the technology of fiber cement building products made from sustainable raw materials and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie operates with an inclusive company culture and an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse global workforce of over 6,000 employees across operations in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Head of Global Talent, Org & Engagement

Reports to: CHRO

Team Member: Global HR Leadership Team and James Hardie Global Senior Leadership team

Location: Chicago, IL

Travel: Approximately 10-25% (Regionally & Globally)

Position Overview:

The Global Head of Talent, Org & Engagement Center of Excellence (CoE) at James Hardie, a nearly $4Bn global business with approximately 6,000 employees in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, will lead a team to set Global Talent, Org & Engagement Strategy that enables business growth. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in further embedding our Purpose “Building a better future for all” through innovative Talent, culture and engagement practices. The Talent leader will oversee the full range of Talent management, succession planning, performance management, retention, organization design and effectiveness, change management and employee engagement strategies.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Design and execute strategic programs for Talent & Succession Planning, Performance Management, Organizational Design and Effectiveness, Change Management, and Employee Engagement and Culture, in partnership with regional Talent Management teams to support organization’s vision and goals.

Integrated Talent Management: Understanding of the end-to-end talent management cycle and is experienced in building high performing culture and teams.

Business Partner: A business partner that influences and drives talent strategies with Senior Leadership, HR Leadership team and HR Business Partners that aligns with company purpose, mission, vision and values.

Collaboration across the HR Operating model: Partners effectively globally with other HR COEs, focusing on talent management, org and change to ensure an integrated and systematic approach to HR systems and processes.

Market Trends, Analytics & Matrices: Deep understanding, communication, and application of analytics, matrices, bench marking and relevant external talent market trends to keep our talent and organizational effectiveness practices contemporary and technologically enabled.

Organizational Design: Lead transformative organization design and effectiveness initiatives, uncovering opportunities within a region/function's strategy, structure, processes, systems (tools, technology, data), talent and culture to develop and execute strong OD/OE plans.

M&A and Talent Integration: Experience in HR practices for inorganic growth (org, talent, HR processes, etc.) and establish JH’s talent M&A and integration HR practices, processes and tools.

Employee Engagement: Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for employee listening and culture, including the Employee Engagement Survey, onboarding and exit surveys.

Change Management: Develop and deliver large-scale, complex change management efforts for both the business and global HR functions while also establishing JH’s Change Management practices, processes and tools.

Leadership Team: Serve as a member of the global Human Resources Leadership Team.

Position Requirements:

At least 15 years of relevant HR experience with specific expertise gained in HR Business partnership, Talent Management, OD/OE, Change Management and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Proven track record leading successful HR & cultural transformations, with in an advanced HR operating model, with multi-unit businesses, ideally with experience in a high-touch or high-stakes fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Experience leading other elements of the employee life cycle such as talent management processes, performance management, engagement, etc.

Experience working in a HR business partnering capacity at some point in career, leveraging services of Talent & Development Centers of Excellence is a plus.

Experience working in a global organization, across multiple countries and cultures required.

Experience building programs to transform and reinforce organizational capabilities and culture in alignment with strategic plans.

Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate will embody the James Hardie core values of “SMART, DRIVEN and REAL.” They must bring a high level of motivation, as well as ethical, intellectual, professional/personal values that complement the team and company culture. Specifically, they must:

Demonstrate the ability to partner and influence senior business leaders and the HR Leadership team.

Be assertive and results-oriented, respectful of others, and skilled in navigating competing organizational priorities.

Be a team player who creates energy and enthusiasm within and across the organization and one that embodies JH values.

Have a strong eye for talent.

Be a strong relationship builder with internal and external stakeholders, with exceptional influencing, interpersonal and communication skills

Be analytical, with a process and data-driven mindset, continuously improving existing processes while driving efficiencies and maximizing quality.

Have strong project management skills

Education:

An undergraduate bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related discipline is required.

An MBA or specialized Master’s degree in related area is preferred.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.