Regional HR Director - Americas Professional

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Americas Professional Leadership Team to support people initiatives and HR programs aligned with Nilfisk’s mission, vision, and values
• Provide HR guidance and expertise in organizational planning, workforce matters, and people-related decisions across the region
• Cultivate an inclusive, values-driven company culture that fosters connection, collaboration, accountability, and performance
• Support change management initiatives and strengthen leadership capabilities across the organization
• Drive employee development through leadership training, coaching, performance management, and career progression programs
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, open feedback, and innovation
• Equip managers with tools and training to lead high-performing, engaged teams
• Utilize people analytics tools (e.g., Workday, Peakon) to monitor engagement, satisfaction, and productivity, turning insights into actionable strategy
• Lead talent management initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and succession planning
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across all functions and levels

HR Operations & Administration

• Collaborate closely with local and Global HR Centers of Excellence, including Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HR Services, and Organizational Development
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues with fairness, empathy, and professionalism
• Continuously support in the improvement of systems for performance evaluation, workforce planning, and employee development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR Business Partnering, including at least 2 years partnering and supporting a Sr. Leadership team
• Proven success driving strategic people initiatives, fostering culture, and improving employee engagement
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with broader organizational goals
• High emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including internationally