Director, Human Resources

At Pacific Cycle, innovation and product is at the heart of what we do. Every project, every meeting, every moment is an opportunity to create the perfect ride for millions of consumers around the world. From a relaxing Sunday family ride to a heart pumping mountain trail ride, Pacific Cycle employees are helping people find the perfect ride.<BR><BR>Our culture is as fun and lively as the lifestyle brands we represent.<BR><BR>Come enjoy the ride.

Vacaville, CA

Pacific Cycle

<p><strong>As the parent company of such legendary brands as&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schwinn</span>,&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mongoose</span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Kid Trax</span>,&nbsp;Pacific Cycle delivers some of the biggest names in outdoor recreation.&nbsp;But it&rsquo;s not just the names customer&rsquo;s trust, it&rsquo;s the look and feel of our products, our superior quality, and our outstanding customer service that help us bring these premium brands to the hands and feet of our customers.</strong></p> <p><strong>Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the USA, Pacific Cycle has locations in Illinois, Georgia, California, and Shanghai (China).&nbsp;Our culture is as fun and lively as the lifestyle brands we represent where innovative ideas are welcomed and customer satisfaction is our top priority.</strong></p> https://www.pacific-cycle.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: <p style="font-family: sans-serif,Arial,Verdana,;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; float: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;">At Pacific Cycle, innovation and product is at the heart of what we do. Every project, every meeting, every moment is an opportunity to create the perfect ride for millions of consumers around the world. From a Sunday family ride to local BMX tracks and your local driveway and sidewalks, Pacific Cycle employees are helping people all over the world realize their dreams. As the </span></span></span><span style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">home of iconic brands like Schwinn, Mongoose and </span><span style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">KidTrax, b</span><span style="display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">e ready to have some fun. </span></p> <p style="font-family: sans-serif,Arial,Verdana,;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; float: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;">The HR Director drives our mission by working with leaders across the business to ensure Pacific Cycle is a great place to work for all our employees. Our team of HR professionals achieves results by understanding the business and the people that are in it. Being innovative, driven, collaborative and trustworthy is foundational to our success. This role is both hands-on and strategic and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management and ad hoc projects as necessary. If you have a passion for getting the right people in the right roles at the right time and a vision for our future, this is likely an exciting opportunity to explore. </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: sans-serif,Arial,Verdana,;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">This position reports to the VP HR for Pacific Cycle in Madison, WI. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><br /><br /></strong></span></span></p>
Responsibilities: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Responsible for managing all HR operations within warehouse locations and directly supporting the Vacaville, CA location </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); display: inline; float: none; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">and provides oversight to a team of HR Business Partners within the other three d</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); display: inline; float: none; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">istribution</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); display: inline; float: none; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> centers located i</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); display: inline; float: none; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">n </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); display: inline; float: none; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Olney, IL, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); display: inline; float: none; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Savannah, GA with a combined employees population of </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">400+ hourly and salaried employees. </span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Continually assess and design training plans for each member of the HR team to ensure that the there is 100% compliance of local labor laws and Dorel policies. Ensure a standard competency level for all HRG’s. Ensures proper execution, communication and employee training of all employee benefit programs, compensation structures, compliance and reporting functions, organizational development, performance management, employee relations, recruitment and retention, diversity and affirmative action processes and company polices.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Conducts thorough internal employee investigations, provides appropriate guidance and collaborates with legal counsel as appropriate.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Collaborates with senior management team to develop strategic and tactical management planning and to define the human resources goals and objectives.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Acts as a Business Partner on matters of goals setting, policy development, and strategic implementation in support of achieving corporate objectives and business growth. </span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Manages all programs and work flows associated with employee life cycle, in accordance with Dorel Sports policies.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Provides guidance and approvals as to the development of new positions and changes to existing positions and departments.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Oversees and assists in recruitment, interviewing and employee selection using situational and behavioral interviewing techniques. Ensure that all employees involved in interviews are appropriately trained and manage process according to guidelines.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Ensures compliance with government reporting and Affirmative Action initiatives.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Oversees all leaves, compensation issues, and wage and hour compliance within the </span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Holds a final approval authority on compensation changes together with management and department managers.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Consults with managers and management in talent planning and development </span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Ensures PCG (Pacific Cycle Group) provides a safe workplace for all employees and ensures compliance with OSHA standards.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Provides HR leadership and counsel on critical business unit projects.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Conducts site visits to each facility on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if needed.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Partners with VP HR in Madison, WI HQ to ensure PCG adherence to policies.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>
Requirements: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">10 years’ experience in Human Resources to include management of recruitment & selection process, employee relations, compensation management, training & development and safety programs.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Learning and Development technical expertise and platform delivery skills.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience consulting with executives regarding HR issues and in long term HR strategic planning.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Knowledge of all applicable labor and employment law including experience in California.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience in union and non-union facilities. </span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Prior experience managing remote employees both hourly and salaried.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Proven track record of developing a strong team.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must have strong PC skills in Microsoft Office.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must have previous experience managing a budget.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must have strong communication and analytical skills.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must have exceptional people management and relationship building skills.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must have positive, upbeat attitude coupled with a strong work ethic.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Beneficial Qualifications</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Master’s degree in Human Resources.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is a strong plus</font></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">CP or SCP designation (formerly PHR or SPHR).</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience in the consumer products industry.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience in the bicycle/sporting goods industry.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Familiarity with Ceridian’s Dayforce is a plus.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Physical Demands</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Working conditions are normal for an office environment.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.</span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Must be able to travel domestically to other work locations as needed.</span></span></li> </ul></td>