Director, Human Resources

Work Location Type:Hybrid

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we're dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is$132,400.00 to$220,700.00. This position is eligible for participation in our short-term incentive program in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.

The range provided is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

You will focus on delivering people solutions with emphasis on Strategic HR Planning and Change Management. It sets the standards of excellence for HR policies and practices for a given department or functional area and maintains the integrity of these practices while continuing to build capabilities. It serves as a business in setting the People Strategies for the respective business unit/ functional area it supports. You will consult with business partners to build people strategies to guide our culture while meeting the needs of our talent at a strategic advantage.

You will report to the VP, Human Resources. This is a hybrid role with expectations to work in Lake Forest, IL and Chicago, IL offices of Grainger.

• Implement HR related programs
• Succession planning and leadership development
• Performance management in partnership with Team Member Experience/Employee Relations team
• Strategic and development responsibilities
• Strategic HR planning
• Lead corporate programs and roll outs
• Guide strategy around culture and employee engagement
• Change management responsibilities for your department
• Lead a team; bring managerial expertise to evaluate staffing recommendations internally for the role's HR team and for the aligned partners
• Partner with the business to develop workforce strategy
• Participate in targeted talent programs (interviewing and talent selection)

• Master's degree in organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology, human resources, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years progressive leadership in business or human resource management roles; previous change management (growth, restructuring, acquisition), M&A, and global experience Preferred and
• Experience leading large scale, complex change programs.
• Previous consulting experience providing recommendations to both corporate and field clients.
• Experience in a leadership liaison role between Corporate and Field based functions..
• Have input in decisions that have influence on the broader business.
• Focus on large business organizations that are complex in scope and size.
• Command and presence: demonstrated experience influencing and advising Senior Executives-might handle second layer of VPs.
• Non-HR business or global experience (a big plus).

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs. Check out the highlights below and review all our benefits at GraingerTotalRewards.com.

* Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance plans and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing
* 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no match required
* Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education and tools
* Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

#LI-SM1

#LI- Hybrid