HR Director, Fiskars Americas

Established in 1649 as an ironworks, Fiskars has grown to be a leading consumer goods company. Today, Fiskars serves people around the world with a brand portfolio of globally recognized brands including Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood. We are building a family of iconic lifestyle brands with the vision to create a positive, lasting impact on our quality of life.

Fiskars Group's HR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced

HR Director, Fiskars Americas

to join Fiskars global HR team. This role reports directly to the Chief HR Officer, who is based in Europe, and is the top HR job supporting the Americas (which includes the US and Canada).

You will be responsible for working with the Fiskars organization in the Americas to drive all talent strategies that enable growth in the market. You will develop and execute human capital strategies and activities that enable growth, innovation and overall organizational effectiveness. You will be responsible for driving HR initiatives and communicate how those initiatives and programs fit into the overall business and HR strategy. You will also work in close partnership with the Fiskars Americas and Gerber management teams.

As the top HR job in the Americas, you will also have responsibility for the Payroll and Benefits functions that serve other Fiskars Group businesses in the Americas. In total, this role is responsible for a team of ten professionals, including Payroll & Benefits, HRBPs in the Fiskars and Gerber organizations, and members of the Facilities team.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Leading and inspiring the HR and Facilities teams
• Collaborating with global HR team and others to ensure that Fiskars Business Area (BA) initiatives are delivered in the local market with quality, on time, and within budget
• Promoting a culture of accountability and execution excellence within the broader Fiskars Americas organization
• Working with the Fiskars Americas management team across all people-related topics
• Representing Americas' voices on a global level within the Fiskars BA
• Making sure Fiskars Americas is recognized as a highly attractive place to work - working in modern ways with retaining and attracting top talents
• Communicating on executive level, collaborating across boundaries and geographies and working with colleagues across the business and the broad HR team.
  

We would like you to:

• Be a strong advocate for company values with demonstrated leadership behaviors
• Plan ahead and be able to prioritize with what activities bring the most value
• Have grit and high ethics of work morale
• Have business acumen, and understand how HR can impact business results
• Be able and motivated to work in an international organization
• Have excellent coaching and business partnering skills
• Have experience in working with diverse teams
• Find solutions, solve problems and influence on all levels.
• Have experience across multiple HR disciplines

In addition, you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, behavioral subject, business, or the like. If Master's degree, preferably in Psychology, Sociology or Organizational design.
• +10 years of relevant experience, including people leadership of employees in different US locations
• Ability to work independently using specialist knowledge, judgment and practical experience in daily work
• Experience of working in USA as a leader
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication. Ability to communicate with people on all levels and functions in the organization
• Fluent spoken and written English, and used to work in an organization where other mother tongues are heard and all communications is done in English.

We offer you an interesting position in a global company with iconic products and brands, and an opportunity to participate in our vision of pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. We work together to create an environment where everyone can and want to do their best. We trust our employees to be the experts in shaping their own paths forward within the organization. Together, we work to make Fiskars Group an extraordinary place to work.

This role is based in our Middleton office, Wisconsin, USA.

We look forward to hearing from you! Join us in making the everyday extraordinary!

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Last day of application:

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At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer well-being focused programs (funds for wellness activities; gym, yoga classes, etc.) and health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer retirement contribution matching providing you with financial security in your post-work years.

Employee Support: Life happens, and we're here to support you. We currently offer paid sick leave, paid parental leave (for both birthing and non-birthing parent) and employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued. We offer bonus incentives, and profit sharing.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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