Director, Human Resources - EMERGENT METHOD

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On behalf of a client in the utilities sector, we are seeking a Director, Human Resources to lead the enterprise workforce function and serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Administrative & Sustainability Officer and senior leadership.

This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced HR executive who uses workforce data, forecasts, and scenarios to shape business decisions - overseeing talent acquisition and development, HR business partnerships and employee relations, total rewards, benefits, HRIS, HR services, workforce analytics, and payroll - and building a collaborative, high-performing, accountable, and data-informed HR team.

The Work You Can Do:

As Director, Human Resources, you’ll set the roadmap for the people function, working across the organization and with external partners to attract, develop, engage, and retain a skilled workforce while strengthening succession, business continuity, and organizational performance

Your Work May Include:

• Developing and executing an integrated enterprise talent and workforce strategy that supports short-, medium-, and long-term business priorities and anticipates emerging workforce needs and risks
• Building, leading, and developing a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performing HR team
• Advising senior leadership on human capital strategy, executive succession, executive compensation, workforce risk, organizational health, and employee engagement
• Leading enterprise and business-unit change initiatives through disciplined change-management and workforce communication strategies
• Leading talent acquisition, employer branding, and the employee value proposition to attract and retain skilled, diverse talent
• Analyzing employee engagement and experience to identify root causes and drive accountable actions that improve effectiveness and retention
• Directing market-competitive compensation, benefits, executive compensation, incentive, and deferred compensation programs, including benchmarking, pay-equity analysis, financial modeling, and budgeting
• Establishing and monitoring workforce and HR performance measures and driving measurable improvement in bench strength, engagement, retention, HR service effectiveness, and return on human capital investments
• Owning the HR technology and data roadmap, including HRIS optimization, process automation, self-service, reporting and analytics, AI, data governance, privacy, and security
• Managing HR budgets, resources, vendor relationships, service levels, and investment priorities to ensure the function delivers sustainable value
• Ensuring compliance with employment laws, regulations, plan requirements, and internal controls, and supporting audits, board materials, and SEC disclosures
• Championing a culture grounded in transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, inclusion and belonging, and operational excellence

• Is a strategic leader who builds organizational talent and sets clear direction
• Builds strong, trusted partnerships with executives and business stakeholders
• Brings business and financial acumen and a data-driven approach to workforce decisions
• Turns complex data into clear, compelling stories for executive and board audiences
• Drives results with strong execution and project-management discipline
• Leads change with a focus on culture and the employee experience
• Communicates tactfully at all levels and handles sensitive employee matters with sound judgment and empathy
• Stays current on leading HR practices, labor-market trends, and energy and utility industry developments
• Is based in Pineville, Louisiana, or willing to relocate

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, economics, data analytics, industrial/organizational psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• 10 or more years of progressive HR experience, including broad functional leadership in a complex organization and at least 5 years directly leading HR managers, professionals, and major enterprise HR programs, is preferred
• Deep knowledge of employment laws and regulations, HR policies, talent management, and change management methods
• Strong analytical skills, including workforce planning, forecasting and scenario building, labor-cost modeling, compensation and pay-equity analytics, and ROI measurement
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet modeling, data visualization, and business-intelligence tools, with experience building executive dashboards and automated reporting
• Experience with enterprise HR systems, including HCM, ATS, and LMS platforms
• A strong understanding of HR data governance, privacy, security, internal controls, and the responsible use of AI and advanced analytics
• Ability to travel as needed to support operations, leadership meetings, and external partnerships
• An MBA or master’s degree in HR, analytics, organizational development, or a related field is preferred
• Experience with SAP or a comparable enterprise platform is preferred
• A senior-level HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent) and executive coaching certification are preferred

Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.