Director of People

Safelite

. Partner with the business and execute the Home Office people strategy .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources Business Partnering, with a focus on talent management, organizational development, and compliance with labor laws. Proven ability to influence leadership decisions, foster a positive workplace culture, and drive performance management initiatives.

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Human Resources Business PartneringTalent ManagementPerformance Management ConsultingAssociate RelationsChange Management

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Hard Skills

Bachelor's Degree10+ Years Experience in Human ResourcesAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCompliance with Labor LawsPerformance ReviewsLeadership Training DevelopmentTalent Action PlansHiring Initiatives

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAttention to DetailProactive Solutions Orientation

Industry Keywords

Matrixed OperationsTalent Check-InsEngagement Survey Action PlansDiversity in HiringConfidentiality of Sensitive Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the business and execute the Home Office people strategy
Partner with business leaders, functional teams, and subject matter experts to maximize business outcomes
Leverage organizational structures and talent to deliver critical business objectives
Partner with SLT leader, SVP, and VPs to align on and execute the people strategy for the assigned function
Influence talent decisions, organizational structures, and critical hiring initiatives
Ensure compliance with required trainings, talent check-ins, performance reviews, calibrations, engagement survey action plans, award processes, and other PLD programs
Assess leadership development needs and partner with Talent Management and Development to design, develop, and facilitate leadership training
Provide performance management consulting and calibrate top/bottom performers with leaders
Create talent action plans, monitor gaps, and report progress
Participate in selection processes and influence hiring managers to raise the talent bar and build diverse teams
Champion change efforts and lead teams through change
Maintain associate relations and foster an inclusive, safe, and positive people culture
Provide individual coaching to associates as needed
Partner to build onboarding plans for new leaders
Minimize legal risk and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Maintain confidentiality of financial, insurance, litigation, associate, and other sensitive information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree Required
10+ years experience in Human Resources (Business Partner) supporting mid to large size businesses with matrixed operations
Strong business acumen
Experience handling associate relations issues and dealing with labor laws
Well-developed written presentation, organization, and editing skills
Deep analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Collaboration skills and ability to contribute within a team setting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
Pro-active and solutions oriented
Demonstrated ability to influence and achieve results through others
Self-motivated with outstanding planning, prioritization, and time-management skills
High level of integrity, passion, high energy, ability to energize others, works smart, sense of urgency, confidence, coachability, and ability to build trust and connect with people

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fulfilling career and encouragement to have a life
Inclusive, safe, and positive people culture
Collaboration, innovation and dedication-focused work family