Global HR Director, Talent & Leadership Growth

Bush Hog; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group seeks a Global HR Director, Talent Management to drive workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement across divisions. You will translate business needs into HR solutions, partner with site HR teams, and ensure compliance while shaping culture and readiness for growth.

Reporting to the VP of HR, the role requires 8+ years in HR, strong global manufacturing exposure, and travel 25–40%. Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years leading teams with strong exposure to employee relations, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Proven track record building HR strategies with measurable business impact; global manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategy with division objectives, driving workforce planning and talent management that support business growth.
• Serve as primary advisor to division leadership on employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
• Provide data-driven HR insights and strategic recommendations to division leadership; execute HR initiatives aligned with global priorities.
• Develop workforce planning strategies that align staffing with seasonality and growth.
• Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development with the Global Talent Management team.
• Partner with site HR teams and Centers of Excellence to improve hiring, retention, internal mobility, and HR technology/process improvements.
• Onboard, coach, and develop site HR managers to accelerate their effectiveness and ensure alignment with corporate and divisional objectives.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and programs across division locations, in compliance with local labor laws.
• Monitor and mitigate HR-related risk, ensuring compliance with employment laws and ethical practices.
• Champion employee engagement, recognition, and culture initiatives across the division, using data to drive improvement.
• Support change management efforts aligned with company values and operational goals.
• Deploy leadership development programs with the Talent Management COE to build critical division capabilities.
• Use HR metrics and analytics to measure effectiveness and inform decision-making.

Skills

HR strategy

Workforce planning

Leadership development

Employee engagement

Talent management

Succession planning

Data-driven insights

Employment law

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

HRIS platforms

Process automation

Job description

Alamo Group seeks a Global HR Director, Talent Management to drive workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement across divisions. You will translate business needs into HR solutions, partner with site HR teams, and ensure compliance while shaping culture and readiness for growth.

Reporting to the VP of HR, the role requires 8+ years in HR, strong global manufacturing exposure, and travel 25–40%. Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.