Region HR Manager, US and Canada

About the Role

The HR Manager, US & Canada will lead the HR team supporting employees across the United States and Canada, serving as a strategic business partner to develop and execute people strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement.

This role involves partnering with business leaders to shape and execute people strategies that drive organizational performance, employee engagement, and workforce effectiveness. You will provide expert guidance on employee relations, champion HR programs, and lead key HR initiatives with regional and global impact while aligning people strategies with business objectives.

As a key member of the HR leadership team, you will lead and develop a high-performing HR team, influence organizational change, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful people solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate between Corporate HR and client groups for effective communication, trust, and problem-solving.
• Ensure effective implementation of Corporate HR programs and processes within the region.
• Ensure country HR processes and programs operate effectively, aligned with Corporate standards, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and lead the re-engineering of processes, management/employee development, workflow efficiencies, and organizational design in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Develop or support effective change management and communication plans for people-related changes to manage risk and deliver on organizational goals.
• Anticipate people requirements and implications of business projects, initiatives, and action plans; translate them into HR solutions and action plans.
• Exert influence to create positive change and proactively mitigate and resolve employee issues.
• Act as a trusted advisor on sensitive/complex people-related matters, ensuring business needs are met while mitigating employment risk and aligning with company values.
• Provide guidance and coaching to management on employee engagement, performance management, career development, talent assessment, and retention.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and partner with stakeholders to develop and implement solutions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing local/regional HR team, including direct supervision of professional HR staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field.
• Typically, 10 or more years of experience in multiple HR functions, including compensation, global mobility, and/or a generalist role, with 5+ years managing HR staff.
• Experience managing a team across multiple locations, including offshore and manufacturing locations, is preferred.
• Relevant international country HR experience, preferably within the region of HR support.
• Demonstrated ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex issues.
• Experience turning business strategies into people-related actions, including developing strategic goals, tactical plans, and managing execution.
• Experience developing and leading change management plans, including risk management, stakeholder identification, and communications.
• Thorough understanding and hands-on application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Experience developing business cases and presentations for senior leadership review.
• Strong project management, process development, and continuous improvement skills.
• Strong relationship, influence, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to adapt to and communicate in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptable to conflicting priorities, multiple projects, and time pressures.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills (including Excel and dashboards).

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for hybrid work and requires some flexibility (generally less than 10%) in working outside of normal hours to accommodate global meetings.

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.
• Work surface is stable (flat).