Director Human Resources - Design & Engineering

Hexagon AB; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401k with generous employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with contributions

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic HR leader to oversee global HR operations for the Design & Engineering business unit. This hybrid role involves collaborating with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, driving talent development, and ensuring compliance across multiple regions. With a focus on employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the HR function within a dynamic and innovative environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and professional development resources.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of HR leadership experience required.
• Experience with EMEA employment laws is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and operations for a global workforce.
• Drive talent strategies to attract and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

HR Leadership

Global Workforce Management

Employee Relations

Talent Strategy

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

HR Metrics

Workforce Analytics

Job description

Director Human Resources - Design & Engineering Job Description Director Human Resources - Design & Engineering

Summary

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is seeking a Director Human Resources - Design & Engineering for our California location. This is a Hybrid position.

At Hexagon, we strive to help industrial manufacturers develop the disruptive technologies of today and the life-changing products of tomorrow. Our strength comes from our global footprint and enormous portfolio of advanced industrial sensors, measurement technologies, factory automation, simulation, and analytics tools.

About Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is a division of Hexagon AB, delivering advanced sensor, software, and autonomous solutions that drive digital transformation across industries. Our mission is to empower an autonomous, sustainable future by enabling data-driven decision-making in design, engineering, and production.

Why Join Us?

• Strategic Leadership: Lead HR strategy and operations for a global workforce of approximately 1,300 employees across EMEA, APAC, Japan, China, India, and the Americas.
• Executive-Level Influence: Partner with senior business leaders to align HR strategies with key business objectives.
• Global Scope: Oversee a diverse team of HR professionals across multiple regions (team of 11).
• Impact-Driven Role: Shape the HR function within the Design & Engineering business unit, ensuring talent development, engagement, and compliance.
• Competitive Benefits: Access to a world-class benefits package, career advancement opportunities, and professional development resources.

About the Role

The Director, Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing global Human Resource Business Partners for the Design & Engineering business unit. This role requires exceptional leadership, business acumen, and HR expertise to drive workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness across regions.

As a key member of the Design & Engineering and HR Leadership Teams, this role will shape and execute global HR strategies in alignment with business priorities while ensuring compliance with employment laws across all global regions with specific emphasis in EMEA.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary HR leader for the Design & Engineering business unit, aligning HR strategies with business goals.
• Drive talent strategies to attract, retain, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed workforce.
• Lead global team of HR Business Partners and other team members to deliver HR services across the business unit.
• Develop and implement leadership development, succession planning, and high-potential programs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on employee relations, labor laws, and HR compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Utilize HR metrics and workforce analytics to drive data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Total Rewards teams to ensure competitive compensation programs across regions.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years at a Director or equivalent level.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR Business partners in a global capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with EMEA employment laws

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or CIPD.
• Industry experience in modern global software companies.

At Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, our spirited energy and engagement are evident in our commitment to our work, passion for what we do and the speed at which we achieve it. Here you will find the opportunity to build your career, develop professionally, and explore opportunities across a large, diversified company that prides itself on its innovative spirit and commitment to integrity.

We strive to attract the most talented and dynamic individuals in their fields because our success is in our people! Our culture encourages independent thinking and a team mentality. And we offer a competitive benefits package that is second to none!

Physical Demands:
Employees must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Frequently in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasional bending/kneeling
• Manual dexterity required for keyboard use, operating office equipment, grasping objects
• Regularly move around the office and occasionally the factory floor
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and adjust focus
• Frequently communicates with other employees and customers

Work Environment:
Employee will encounter work environment characteristics described below while performing the essential job functions and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employee with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Job Environment: This role is in an office setting with standard equipment usage, including a computer, printer, copier and phone. Regular communication and frequent standing, walking, and utilizing office equipment are part of the job.
• Vision: Necessary for document review and computer use, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Speech/Hearing: Sufficient for in-person and telephone communication.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for typing and writing is required, along with reaching.
• Mobility: Adequate for medium to large office navigation.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting/moving up to 10 pounds may be needed

What We Offer

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision), including Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO), including holidays and parental leave.
• 401k with generous employer match
• Tuition reimbursement to support your professional development.
• Choose from two excellent healthcare options (CDHP and PPO) with employer contributions to HSAs.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.