Human Resources Generalist Human Resources at Day & Zimmerman Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

About Day & Zimmermann

 

Day & Zimmermann is a century-old, family-owned company whose 21,000 employees specialize in construction & engineering, staffing and defense solutions for leading corporations and governments around the world. Operating from more than 150 worldwide locations with 2.2 Billion USD in revenue, Day & Zimmermann is currently ranked as one of the largest private companies in the U.S. by Forbes. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, our first work was to develop "Betterment Reports" that helped modernize American factories. Today, we are still in the business of betterment -- maintaining the nation's power infrastructure, protecting American freedoms and driving technological advancements around the world. We do what we say. http://www.dayzim.com

Director, Organizational Development is needed for a full-time, staff opportunity with Day & Zimmermann located in Philadelphia, PA.  Partners with key business leaders and HR business partners to design and implement organizational effectiveness and leadership development initiatives to help achieve business strategy including but not limited to organizational development, change management, succession planning, assessments, employee engagement, organizational design, performance management, leader development, competency modeling, workforce planning & team effectiveness.

The Work You'll Be Doing:

• Internal Consulting. Surface and prioritize organizational, team, and individual development needs to support the achievement of business strategy. With stakeholders, determine mutally agreed upon needs, solutions, roles & responsibilities, outcomes, and metrics of success. Provide feedback to maximize impact of interventions.


• Solution Design. Design systemic and individual interventions to meet objectives, including determine scope, select cost effective solutions, leverage traditional and innovative strategies, and create supplemental materials to support the initiative. Potential solutions include, but are not limited to, creating and implementing plans to support change initiatives, optimizing or recommending new organizational structures, deploying new processes and systems, conducting team alignment sessions, creating workforce plans, etc.


• Facilitation. Facilitate systemic and individual development through the implementation of plans, programs, projects, consultation, etc.


• Evaluation. Determine how well solutions met the need and overall objectives. Provide feedback and recommendations to promote sustainability of gains. Analyze trends via data from the various talent management systems.


• Project Management. Plan, organize, and manage resources and vendors to support project objectives. Manage potential constraints such as time, scope and budget as required.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Bachelors degree in HR, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology or related field. Advanced degree in I/O Psychology, OD or related preferred.


• Minimum of 6-8 years in performing consulting in similar size company (preferably in a related industry). Management experience is a plus.


• PHR/SPHR or graduate certificate in Organizational Development preferred. 


• Excellent design, development, management, facilitation and diagnostic skills. Experience uncovering systemic issues, designing and implementing interventions using various techniques and strategies.


• Strong ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders through credibility and by actively offering insight.


• Ability to partner with the leaders to deliver solutions that meet business needs through understanding the business, the broader operating context, and putting it together to determine with business leaders where to focus resources.


• Strong working knowledge of organizational design, development, and change theories and practice.


• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and platform speaking skills).

The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

1. Facilitation and training experience, including content design


2. Performance consulting


3. O&D

 (Must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.


• Repetitive motion of any part of the body.


• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.


• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.


• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.


• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.


• Capacity to express thoughts orally.)

What's In It For You?

Candidates that are hired will receive a competitive base salary, 401k, a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, parental leave and paid time off.

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Now!  Recruiter: Steven Meehan

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.