Director, Human Resources Americas

Requisition ID 19974 - Posted 04/26/2023 - HID Global Corporation - HID Corporate Group - Austin, TX (Center Ridge Dr.) More (1)  - Human Resources -  Posting Country (1)  - Yes - Director - 11%-30%

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Director, People Partner (Americas)!

Job ID: 19974

Are you a Leader who is motivated by inspiring and leading others? Do you have multi-country and/or Regional Human Resources experience and excel at aligning and uniting existing teams to build a new function? Are you passionate about providing real time, best in class “People” support to client groups? Do you lean in, anticipate questions and proactively coach your team to help solve Business issues? If this excites you, please continue to learn more about our HID’s Regional People Partnering opportunity.

People leadership is at the heart of this role, leading by example in your ability to roll up your sleeves and directly support your Americas HR team navigate complexities, change and escalations. Additionally you act strategically to identify opportunities and lead on project teams and key initiatives designed to enhance the employee life cycle experience.

As the Regional people partner you will therefore coach and lead your regional team working in the following areas of responsibility and expertise;

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees.  Check us out here: and  https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo  

As a Regional Leader of People Partner team, you will:

• Employee Relations: manage and resolve employee relations matters, providing advice and mitigating the creation of formal employee relations issues where possible. A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant labor laws, investigation protocols, employee consultation processes and conflict resolution strategies are needed.
• Managing Performance & Career Development:  institute consistent practices that ensure all colleagues and their managers are fully engaged in the performance management process.
• Managing Absence : institute consistent practices that ensure all colleagues and their managers are proactively engaged in the absence management process enabling a successful and supportive return to work following short- or long-term leaves.
• Workforce Optimization:  work in partnership with HRBP’s and COE’s to implement workforce strategies and plans that flex in times of Business needs. Comprehensive experience is required to conduct involuntarily terminations and furlough programs in a respectful and dignified manner.
• New Hire Orientation & Onboarding: ensure a first-class employee orientation and onboarding experience for new and acquired employees. Support managers and employees throughout their first 90 days, including probationary reviews.
• Off Boarding: As with our welcome, our goodbye is also a professional experience through tailored outplacement support, pre-retirement planning and exit interview discussions that are handled with curiosity and a learning mindset.
• Employee Engagement: Drive participation in the engagement survey and work with local management and HRBP to ensure action planning is executed.
• Operationalize HR Processes : Train and coach employees and managers on how to leverage our global employee platform to ensure all aspects of the employee life cycle are effective. This includes; performance appraisals, merit, salary adjustments, promotional assessments, bonus calculations and communications, goal setting and talent management.
• HR Leadership : As a valued and active member of the site/country leadership team you will proactively champion the people agenda and provide balanced insights and advice that will help drive the Business towards achieving its goals.
• People Operations & Policy Governance : Be knowledgeable on emerging trends, changes to legislation and best practices as you work in partnership with the Global HR Compliance team to manage policy changes and implement local strategies.

Your background includes:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Human Resources (preferred)
• Working knowledge of the US, Latin America and Canadian Region
• Proven and progressive experience gained in HR or other equivalent roles with transferrable skills
• Knowledge of HR systems: SAP Success Factors would be highly advantageous
• Experienced people leader – able to inspire and coach a direct team.
• Skilled at navigating and influencing through a matrixed organization
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, build strong relationships and become a trusted partner to relevant stakeholders

Why apply?  

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious change.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly.

HID Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.  

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 52,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.