Director, Human Resources

at  iPRO Americas Inc

WHY WORK FOR I-PRO

i-PRO became independent from Panasonic in October 2019. We strive to capture moments of underlying truth to better support the decisions of those professionals who protect and save lives, providing a safer and more peaceful world. Every day, we work hard to deliver new value to society, and we are working together to solve our customers’ problems. Our employees describe our culture as that of an entrepreneurial mature start up, family oriented, and value-driven organization where people get to grow professionally along with the company. We look for people who are BOLD, TRUSTED, FLEXIBLE, have a high sense of urgency for results, and hold themselves to a high level of accountability. If this sounds like you, i-PRO is for you!

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCES

• 8 to 12 years of experience in HR leadership, strategy, and operations.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on employee engagement and strategic leadership partnerships.
• Ability to lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align HR strategies with overall business goals, anticipate future challenges, and plan accordingly.
• Influence and Negotiation: Expertise in building strong relationships with senior leadership and influencing decision-making processes to promote HR initiatives.
• Change Management: Capable of leading organizational change efforts, including driving engagement, managing resistance, and supporting transformation.
• Communication: Clear and consistent communicator with the ability to deliver complex information to a broad audience and foster an open dialogue across the company.
• Coaching and Developing Others: Skilled in mentoring and guiding employees, encouraging professional development, and enhancing team performance.
• Emotional Intelligence: Strong self-awareness and empathy, crucial for handling sensitive employee relations and fostering a positive work environment.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Ability to analyze HR challenges, identify solutions, and make informed decisions that align with company objectives.
• Cultural Awareness: Understanding of global HR practices, particularly when collaborating with international teams to ensure consistent policies across regions.
• Integrity and Ethics: Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality, fairness, and integrity in all HR-related matters.

WHY THIS ROLE?

As the Director of Human Resources, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our organizational culture and lead HR strategies that make a real impact across the Americas. You’ll partner with senior executives, champion employee engagement, and drive dynamic initiatives that foster growth and excellence. If you’re ready to be a catalyst for change in a high-growth, forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Director of Human Resources for the Americas leads the development and implementation of HR strategies and policies, aligning them with company goals and legal requirements. This role manages key HR functions, including talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, and talent development, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Effective communication, employee engagement, and strategic partnership with senior leadership are essential components of this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and align HR strategies with business goals, ensuring organizational success.
• Drive talent acquisition, retention strategies, and succession planning to build a high-performing workforce.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including town halls, recognition programs, and feedback channels to boost morale and organizational alignment.
• Oversee training, career development, compensation, diversity, and benefit programs.
• Ensure competitive compensation plans through data analysis and industry trend assessment while following the company’s guidelines on salary structure and job evaluations.
• Advise senior leadership on HR management, legislation, and compliance issues.
• Manage employee relations, including counseling, investigations, and performance improvement.
• Develop, communicate, and reinforce HR policies and practices through clear, consistent messaging across the organization.
• Organize and facilitate company-wide communication platforms such as town halls, employee surveys, and other engagement activities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with legal requirements (e.g., EEO-1, 5500), handle audits, and standard operating procedures in HR.
• Track HR metrics and develop financial strategies to optimize operations.
• Collaborate with the global HR team for consistent policies across the organization.