Director of Human Resources

CMS
At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes. On any given day, clinicians utilize these ZOLL products for tens of thousands of cardiac patients around the world:

- LifeVest (https://lifevest.zoll.com/), the world's first wearable defibrillator, has been trusted to protect more than 1M patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
- HFMS (https://cardiacdiagnostics.zoll.com/products/heart-failure-arrhythmia-management-system/) (Heart Failure Management system) is a non-invasive, patch-based device that monitors pulmonary fluid levels and has been shown to reduce heart failure readmissions rates by 38 percent.
- TherOx (https://www.zoll.com/products/supersaturated-oxygen-therapy/therox-sso2-system) Super Saturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need.

ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.

Job Summary

The Director of Human Resources will develop and administer a broad spectrum of Human Resources policies, procedures and programs designed to promote the recruitment, retention and engagement of a qualified workforce for ZOLL's Cardiac Management Solutions division of over 2000 employees. Consults with and advises management and employees regarding employee issues. Leads a team of HR staff accountable for ensuring delivery of high quality and professional HR support to a growing, complex business. Directs the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures ensuring compliance with local, state and federal guidelines. The Director will work collaboratively with other teams with the HR department of ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions and other ZOLL businesses in completion of the job responsibilities.

Essential Functions

- Works with leadership throughout the organization to plan and coordinate the full range of HR related activities to include employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training, HCM, EEO/AA, policy development, compliance, etc.
- Consults with employees and managers at all levels, lending professional expertise to guide people strategies and resolve HR issues. Ensures HR decisions and actions are administered consistently and legally, avoid adverse impact, and are in compliance with existing laws, policies and procedures.
- Supervises, guides, and develops HR staff, ensuring team is high performing and strategically aligned with the current needs of the business. Ensures adequate and appropriate support to the business units.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to recommend changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
- Monitors and measures impact and effectiveness of HR activities and conducts special projects to support business needs. Continually assesses the competitiveness and effectiveness of all programs and practices against the relevant comparable companies, industries and markets.
- Works with the VP of HR to develop and manage department budget.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

- Bachelor's Degree In Human Resources Management or a related field is required.
- For internal candidates, at least five years of progressively responsible HR experience within the company, combined with demonstrated organizational knowledge and proficiency in the competencies required for the role, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- 10+ years of outstanding HR business partner experience and proven capabilities in a strategic HR environment including experience leading a team required.
- This experience should include HR policy and practices, compliance, employee relations, compensation and rewards, policy development and performance management.
- SPHR/PHR certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Strong consulting skills with experience influencing and coaching leaders on core HR matters and leadership capabilities.
- Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action, with a willingness to demonstrate leadership courage and take unpopular positions when appropriate.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
- Adept at problem solving and analytical skills, with an ability to identify root causes and form solid proposals and recommendations.
- Strong PC skills with ability to leverage appropriate technology effectively to enhance the work of the team.
- Possess a high degree of personal integrity and strong work ethic demonstrated by a track record of delivering results.

Physical Demands

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position is generally performed in a typical office environment that is usually quiet. Employee is expected to work collaboratively with team members, as well as able to work independently with limited supervision. Work will require significant computer and telephone work.

Working Conditions

- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position is generally performed in a typical office environment that is usually quiet. Employee is expected to work collaboratively with team members, as well as able to work independently with limited supervision. Work will require significant computer and telephone work.

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

The annual salary for this position is:
$150,000.00 to $165,000.00

This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com .

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.