Human Resources Director Americas
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Job Location:
Elyria, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
If you are a Human Resources professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career this role offers the chance to lead strategic people initiatives across the Americas while shaping a high-quality employee experience for a global organization. Based at the Professional Tools global headquarters in Elyria Ohio you will serve as a key member of the Global HR Leadership Team and report to the Vice President of Human Resources with dotted line reporting to the President of Professional Tools Americas. You will guide a high performing HR team partner with senior leaders across the region and align HR strategies and programs with business needs and organizational priorities.
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Act as the strategic HR business partner for the President of Professional Tools for the Americas overseeing all corporate functions and multiple manufacturing sites to ensure operational excellence compliance workforce readiness and alignment with production and safety priorities.
- Lead with an employee-first mindset to design and implement programs that attract engage and retain talent while supporting organizational commitments and business goals.
- Serve as the primary escalation and decision-making authority for complex employee relations matters investigations and ethics concerns in partnership with Legal and HR leadership.
- Build people manager capability and strengthen organizational effectiveness through performance management talent reviews succession planning and regional engagement initiatives that span key employee lifecycle programs.
- Partner with Operations leadership on workforce planning staffing models shift structures and labor cost management to support manufacturing readiness and business continuity.
- Lead internal communication strategies that enable people managers support organizational change and improve transparency and connection across the Americas.
Who You Are:
You communicate with clarity and empathy creating shared understanding even in complex environments. You build strong partnerships by listening actively honoring commitments and fostering trust at all levels. You navigate ambiguity with confidence applying sound judgment to make timely decisions that move work forward. You bring people together encouraging collaboration empowering others to contribute and creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued. You model resilience adaptability and integrity especially during organizational change.
For This Role You Will Need:
- A bachelors degree in human resources business or a related field (advanced degree is preferred).
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience in employee relations enablement and HR leadership.
- Strong communication coaching and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated success working within a matrixed organizational structure.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Experience managing employee relations and HR compliance programs in a multi-site or manufacturing environment.
Our Culture and Commitment To You:
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
About Company
Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more
