Human Resources Business Partner Director
Xometry · Waltham, MA · 1 wk ago
HybridHuman Resources$185k–$200k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic thought-partner to the Global Head of Operations and Operations Leadership Team, translating long-term business goals into a comprehensive, multi-year talent strategy
- Lead large-scale organizational design and effectiveness initiatives; proactively identify structural gaps and optimize workforce location strategies, leveraging low-cost region scaling models to balance service delivery excellence with operational efficiency
- Leverage deep business acumen, operational KPIs and people analytics to diagnose organizational challenges and drive alignment across highly matrixed global teams
- Design and scale comprehensive career frameworks and succession plans, ensuring clear pathways that incentivize high performance and support long-term retention of critical talent
- Maintain a pulse on organizational health and global trends, proactively providing executive-level counsel on risks to leadership while implementing data-driven strategies to course-correct as needed
- Drive transformative people programs such as performance management, engagement and workforce planning strategies that align with Xometry’s high-performance culture and growth trajectory
- Manage complex employee relations, ensuring a consistent, high-performance culture while mitigating risk and maintaining high standards of integrity
- Enable a global-to-local HR framework, partnering closely with regional and local HR partners in the U.S., Germany, India, Turkey and China to ensure global initiatives are seamlessly integrated, compliant, and culturally relevant
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to build robust pipelines in key emerging and low-cost delivery markets, optimizing internal mobility and global talent deployment strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5+ years as a HRBP directly supporting global Operations, Supply Chain, or highly matrixed, high-growth global organizations
- Demonstrated track record of partnering with executives or senior management to drive transformational organizational change in a global, fast paced environment
- Proven experience navigating the complexities of international labor markets and scaling teams across multiple geographies
- Ability to translate complex data into a compelling people story that influences executive decision-making and solves systemic business challenges
- Experience leading the design, deployment, and adoption of large-scale talent programs (e.g., succession planning, career pathing, and performance frameworks) from the ground up
- Exceptional communication and executive presence with the ability to challenge, influence, and coach senior leaders effectively
- A strategic thinker who can pivot between high-level conceptual planning and the "hands-on" execution required in a fluid, high-growth environment
- High comfort level with ambiguity; a self-starter who can drive clarity and resolution for complex, multi-dimensional issues
- Strong judgment in managing complex employee relations and organizational transitions with a focus on risk mitigation and cultural integrity
- Proven track record of success working in a global environment, effectively leveraging local and regional HR teams to execute global strategies
- Experience navigating legal and compliance contexts across Western Europe, India, China, and the US.
- Language skills in German or Mandarin are a strong plus
- A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
- Ability to work onsite at least 3 days a week
- Flexibility to periodically align working hours with international time zones (US, EMEA and APAC) as needed by global business initiatives