Global HR & Talent Strategy Leader

Alamo Group Inc.; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group Inc. is seeking a Global HR Director, Talent Management to align people strategy with business objectives and lead workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.

The role reports to the VP of Human Resources and partners with division leadership and site HR teams to translate business needs into HR solutions that strengthen operational effectiveness and talent readiness. This position requires travel (~25-40%), including overnight stays and occasional

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.
• Strong knowledge of employment law across the US, Canada, and South America.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams; M&A integration, restructuring, or workforce-transition 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 and site HR teams on employee relations, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal/reputational 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 (Total Rewards, Talent Management, HRIS) 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 division capabilities.
• Use HR metrics and analytics to measure effectiveness and inform decision-making.

Skills

Change management

Strategic planning

Leadership

HR analytics

Employee relations

Communication

Negotiation

Coaching

HRIS

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Master’s degree in HR or MBA

Senior or global HR certification

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Job description

Alamo Group Inc. is seeking a Global HR Director, Talent Management to align people strategy with business objectives and lead workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.

The role reports to the VP of Human Resources and partners with division leadership and site HR teams to translate business needs into HR solutions that strengthen operational effectiveness and talent readiness. This position requires travel (~25-40%), including overnight stays and occasional