Senior Director Human Resources – Nashville, Tennessee (TN)
If not local, must be willing to relocate to Nashville, TN

Job Purpose:
Promotes and implements human resource values by planning and managing human resources programs; directing staff.

Duties:
* Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.

* Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.

* Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.

* Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.

* Accomplishes special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicating and coordinating requirements; expediting fulfillment; evaluating milestone accomplishments; evaluating optional courses of action; changing assumptions and direction.

* Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.

* Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.

* Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

* Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree in HR, Business or related field. Masters preferred.

* 12-20 yrs of diversified HR experience, displaying career progression. Must have at least 5 yrs of experience in an Executive HR role.

* Must have at least 5 yrs of recent experience working for a large national or global company

* Ability to demonstrate experience leading Learning & Development in the past 5-7 years

* Training & development and/or organizational development experience required

* Must be able to demonstrate expertise in: Human Resources Management, Hiring, Developing Standards, Foster Teamwork, Management Proficiency, Managing Profitability, Promoting Process Improvement, Building Relationships, Organizational Astuteness, People Skills, Retaining Employees

*Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits:
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Long term disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• On site child care, ATM, cafeteria and fitness facility
• Free covered parking
• Fun, values centered work atmosphere
• Corporate casual dress
• Relocation Assistance

About The Madison Group
At The Madison Group, we believe in conducting business with integrity. What does that mean for you? It means that you can have confidence in partnering with us. Whether you are a talented professional or an employer, the relationships we build together will always be infused with 4 core values: trustworthiness, respect, commitment and diligence. The Madison Group is a professional search services firm who works nationally to match the best possible candidate to the best client company. We specialize in three primary areas: Architecture, Engineering and Construction; Information Technology and Accounting.

The Madison Mission
To become the #1 trusted hiring source to each of our client companies. To continually identify, assess and sell top performing candidates on the idea of working for our clients. To consistently present the best possible career opportunities to our candidates, while acknowledging the cultural fit as well as qualifications and credentials.

The Madison Advantage
• We hire intelligent, skilled recruiters who are trained in their industry and know the right questions to ask to identify the perfect candidate.
• Our clients include award winning organizations who are recognized as leaders in their field.
• We adhere to only the highest ethical standards.
• We utilize cutting edge recruitment resources and techniques to locate the hard to find candidates.
• We take our job seriously, and our relationships are personal and genuine. We care about the long term outcome as if it is our own.

Whether you see a specific match for your background or not, we are always interested in talking with you about your background and what you are looking for in a new opportunity!

If you are interested in hearing more about this rare opportunity and fantastic organization, please email your resume directly to sdrawbaugh@madison-inc.net

Learn more about The Madison Group at www.madison-inc.net