Human Resources Director at JONATHAN LOUIS INTERNATIONAL

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Employee Relations, Compliance, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, HR Technologies, Safety Programs, Cultural Leadership, Change Management, Bilingual Communication, HR Metrics, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll Administration, Legal Compliance

Industry

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Description

Description The Human Resource Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and governing an enterprise-wide human resources strategy across all U.S. and Mexico operations. This role has direct accountability for company-wide HR operations and provides strategic and functional leadership to HR teams supporting U.S. and Mexico manufacturing facilities, with execution in Mexico managed through a shelter organization. The Director oversees the full spectrum of human capital management, including talent acquisition, organizational development, total rewards, employee relations, payroll, performance management, compliance, workers’ compensation, workforce planning, HR technologies, and safety programs. Additionally, the Director leads cultural and change-management initiatives designed to strengthen leadership capability, enhance employee engagement, and align people strategies with overall business objectives. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director partners with executive and operational leaders to ensure HR programs supports scalable growth, mitigate organizational and legal risk, and foster a positive, high-performance culture across a multi-location, cross-border manufacturing environment. The Director ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations in the United States and partners with the shelter organization to ensure adherence to applicable Mexican labor requirements. Job Responsibilities: Leads enterprise HR strategy, systems, and initiatives that align with business and operational goals across all U.S. and Mexico operations Partners with executive and operational leadership to plan workforce needs, succession planning, and organizational design that support scalable growth Develops HR strategy for Mexico operations and ensures effective implementation through the shelter organization. Directly oversees the Mexico Organizational Development team, driving culture, leadership development, talent management, training, and employee engagement initiatives. Oversees and supports HR teams in U.S. manufacturing facilities, ensuring consistent application of policies, performance management, training, and compliance. Builds programs that support talent acquisition, training, safety, total rewards, and culture across diverse U.S. and Mexican environments. Advises leaders regarding employee relations, discipline, grievances, investigations, and workplace concerns, ensuring a consistent and fair approach. Creates communication strategies and drives employee experience initiatives that support a positive, value-aligned culture across multiple regions. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations in the United States and partners with the shelter organization to meet Mexican labor requirements. Develops and maintains policies, controls, and practices that mitigate organizational, legal, and operational risk. Oversees compensation and benefits strategy and administration, including payroll coordination and cross-border alignment. Leads HR operations supporting recordkeeping, audit readiness, personnel management, workforce planning, and HR technology systems. Monitors HR metrics and KPIs to assess performance, guide decision-making, and support continuous improvement. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with responsibility for multi-site operations; manufacturing environment experience preferred. Demonstrated experience overseeing HR strategy and operations across U.S. and Mexico or other cross-border environments; prior experience working with shelter organizations highly preferred. Expertise in U.S. federal and state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA, OSHA, etc.); working knowledge of Mexican labor law, IMSS, INFONAVIT, and NOM standards preferred. Proven success leading enterprise HR functions including talent acquisition, organizational development, succession planning, compensation & benefits, payroll, safety programs, and employee relations. Strong track record in cultural and change-management leadership, including building engagement and developing leadership capability across diverse teams. Experience overseeing compensation and total rewards programs, including payroll administration and cross-country pay practices. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR teams across multiple locations, including matrixed or indirect reporting relationships. Bilingual—English and Spanish—highly preferred due to Mexico operational oversight. Proficiency with HRIS and HR technology platforms; experience with data-driven HR analytics, reporting, and KPI tracking. Excellent communication, collaboration, coaching, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence executives and frontline leaders. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with competing priorities and cultural diversity. High level of integrity, confidentiality, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical HR practices.

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Director leads the development and implementation of HR strategies across U.S. and Mexico operations, ensuring alignment with business goals. This role includes overseeing HR operations, compliance, and cultural initiatives to foster a positive work environment.