Are you interested in developing, managing, and executing HR processes and activities in an organization creating healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions? If so, then we have a perfect opportunity for you.
KOMPAN Inc. is growing fast and you will play a crucial role in fostering an environment primed for this growth. You will oversee all aspects of human resources, both operationally and strategically, ensuring that we are equipped to deliver market-leading solutions.
Become an HR Director in our fast-growing organization
As our HR Director, you will play a crucial role as a trusted advisor to management, offering strategic and operational HR guidance inspiring our dedicated North American organization of over 250 employees. You will coach and inspire a dedicated team of six HR professionals, focusing on Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, and Administration.
Your main responsibilities include strategic planning, streamlining and execution of aligned HR strategies, including:
- Strategic planning and execution: Streamlining HR processes to design and implement effective HR strategies that enhance areas such as talent acquisition, employee development, compensation and benefits, performance management, and compliance.
- Performance Management: Administering performance management program and continuously improving the annual review process.
- Training and Development: Collaborating with our global training leaders, you will support the Training and Development team in establishing impactful programs across the US Sales department.
- Employee Development: Partnering with local leadership on departmental career pathing and related professional development.
- Talent Acquisition: Partnering with Talent Acquisition in the entire recruitment process, including defining jobs, sourcing candidates, interviewing and hiring new employees.
You will partner with and support managers across functions and locations. You will also team with HR Specialists and Managers globally to continuously develop and enhance HR processes in KOMPAN.
This in person role is based out of our North American headquarters in Austin, Texas.
An HR strategist and people leader driven to achieve results
We are looking for a candidate with 5+ years of experience in a similar HR role. Ideally, you hold a university diploma in Human Resources or a related field.
You have successfully developed and implemented HR strategies that align with organizational goals, contributing to a journey of growth and success. While you may not have experience in a rapidly expanding organization, your familiarity with HR practices in both small and large companies equips you with the insights needed to build, execute, and streamline effective HR processes. Your experience spans multiple states and includes collaboration with sales departments, allowing you to serve as both a strategic HR advisor and an executor of actionable plans.
Importantly, you possess the ability to inspire and lead a team of HR specialists, each excelling in their respective areas.
Further, you possess/are:
- Excellent project management skills, e.g., ability to prioritize projects and workload.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, e.g. ability to collaborate across functions, levels and locations.
- A solid understanding of ATS & HRIS.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with reading construction contracts is a plus, but not a requirement.
Perks and benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and full company match.
- Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule.
KOMPAN - Who are we?
For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.
In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.
At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.
Ready to lead a team that makes play possible? We are hiring
We are a vibrant working community with sales offices in approximately 30 countries, distributors in more than 60 countries and approximately 2,200 passionate employees globally, all working towards our purpose to create healthier and happier communities.
Working for us, you will be part of energetic activities and professional playfulness, where you can share your ideas and develop your career as you help enrich the lives of people of all ages through play and exercise around the globe. And that is a powerful purpose to be part of.
We work cross-functionally in teams and across cultures in different countries. We believe cultural differences enable us to promote high quality and good results. Yes. It is no secret that we focus on results, but we also appreciate that you bring all of you to work. We are on an exciting growth journey, and you are welcome!
Let’s Play!
KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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