Human Resources Director

About the role

The Director of Human Resources – Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) is a key HR leadership role responsible for driving the people strategy across nVent’s Electrical Connections Business Segment. Reporting directly to the VP of Human Resources, this role serves as a strategic business partner to ISC leadership, ensuring alignment of HR initiatives with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor and business partner to ISC leadership providing guidance on employee engagement strategies that align with business objectives.
• Partner with leaders on the delivery and execution of core HR processes (e.g., recruitment, succession planning, performance management, talent reviews).
• Leverage HR analytics and metrics to inform business decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management efforts in support of organizational transformation and growth.
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of HR Managers and Business Partners across union and non-union environments.
• Drive the development and implementation of standardized, scalable processes that empower operational excellence across the organization.
• Foster a collaborative HR community to share best practices and promote professional development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Address employee concerns and grievances in a fair and consistent manner.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international labor laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant exposure to manufacturing and global supply chain settings.
• Demonstrated success in supporting senior business leaders and influencing change in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong knowledge of global labor laws, compliance practices, and cross-cultural HR management.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to think strategically while also addressing tactical and operational issues.
• Proven track record of building strong, effective teams.
• Ability to travel 20%.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Change management and organizational development.
• People management and team leadership.
• HR process management and standardization.
• Global HR compliance and labor relations.

Benefits

At nVent, we provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Nightly shifts available.