HR Manager North America

About the role

SEGULA Technologies is part of a leading international engineering group recognized for its expertise and innovation across the automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, telecommunications, and life sciences sectors. With a presence in over 30 countries and a workforce of 15,000 experts, we apply our know-how to large-scale projects, from initial design through to industrialization. Our teams in the US and Canada collaborate with major clients in a technical, rigorous, and stimulating environment where every talent has the opportunity to contribute, learn, and grow. We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee core People Operations and employee life-cycle management across our United States and Canadian locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, offboarding, and benefits administration across regional teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, resolving workplace concerns while maintaining regional labor standards and company culture.
• Lead strategic and HR process improvement projects.
• Oversee visa processing and work authorizations for the US and Canada (e.g., TN, H-1B, L-1, Intra-Company Transfers, Express Entry) in partnership with external legal counsel.
• Maintain and update employee handbooks and policies, ensuring strict adherence to US federal/state laws (FLSA, FMLA) and Canadian federal/provincial employment standards.
• Coordinate with external immigration counsel, benefits brokers, and local vendors to support regional operations.
• Collaborate with payroll teams to address multi-jurisdictional tax, leave, and compensation requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of generalist HR management experience, including multi-state or multi-region oversight (US and Canada preferred).

Skills

• Solid understanding of general US and Canadian employment regulations and basic familiarity with regional work visa and immigration processes.
• Preferred certifications: SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR, or CRHA (Canada).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and navigate multi-region organizational structures.