Vice President, Human Resources - Americas

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership Develop and implement the HR strategy for the Americas region in close alignment with global HR and regional business leadership
• Serve as a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, contributing to overall business strategy and decision-making
• Align HR initiatives with organizational goals to drive sustainable business success
• Organizational Effectiveness & Transformation Act as a change agent, leading organizational development, restructuring, and transformation initiatives
• Provide strategic direction on performance management and talent development
• Support regional footprint strategy including workforce planning, relocations, and structural changes
• HR Operations & Service Excellence Oversee all HR functions including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, employee relations, training, and payroll
• Ensure consistent, high-quality HR services across all locations in the Americas
• Drive standardization and alignment with global HR policies, programs, and processes
• Employee & Labor Relations Lead and resolve complex employee and labor relations matters during periods of change
• Serve as a trusted partner and lead negotiator with employee representative groups
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Talent & Reward Strategy Review and maintain competitive salary structures and career frameworks across the region
• Strengthen talent pipelines and organizational capability through strategic workforce initiatives

Requirements

• 15+ years of proven senior HR leadership experience within a multinational organization, ideally in both corporate and manufacturing environments
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field. Master's Degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business-aligned HR strategies
• Strong expertise in organizational transformation, labor relations, and change management
• Deep understanding of U.S. and regional labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• A balanced approach to both strategic leadership and operational execution
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
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• Vibracoustic USA Inc.

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