Head of Human Resources USA

Open Executive Search & Selection - Milan & London; Atlanta (GA); In loco; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Open Executive Search & Selection - Milan & London is seeking an experienced Head of Human Resources USA to join the leadership team in Atlanta. You will report to the US CEO and manage the HR function with a broad remit spanning talent, performance, and people development.

The role demands strategic partnership with senior leaders across national and international environments. You will design, implement, and optimize HR processes, drive organizational growth, and shape company culture while

Competenze

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Extensive experience in strategic HR leadership roles.
• Strong ability to influence senior leadership and business managers.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic HR guidance to senior leaders on organizational, people management, performance, engagement, and employment matters.
• Support business growth through organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategies, change management, and restructurings.
• Lead process standardization, digitalization, and HR policy implementation across functions.
• Lead talent management, performance management, succession planning, employer branding, and HR systems implementation.
• Foster leadership development, competency frameworks, career growth, and a strong organizational culture.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Leadership partnering

HR analytics

Budgeting

Communication

Formazione

Degree in HR or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

To support the continued growth and sustainable development of our Client's People function, we are looking for an experienced professional to join the team as Head of Human Resources USA, reporting directly to the US CEO, and will have people management responsibilities.

In this strategic role you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business managers, supporting the organization through high-impact HR initiatives. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing HR processes while contributing to organizational growth, talent development, and the evolution of company culture across both national and international environments.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR guidance and advisory support to senior leaders on organizational, people management, performance, engagement, and employment related matters.
• Support business growth and transformation through organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategies, change management, and restructuring initiatives.
• Drive the evolution of the HR function by leading process standardization, optimization, digitalization, and the implementation of HR policies and best practices.
• Lead strategic HR initiatives and projects, including talent management, performance management, succession planning, employer branding, and HR systems implementation.
• Foster organizational and people development through leadership development, competency frameworks, career growth programs, capability building, and a strong organizational culture.

Compensation, Benefits & Performance

• Support the development and administration of Compensation & Benefits programs.
• Manage and monitor incentive schemes, bonus program (Management by Objectives MBO), and commission plans.
• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, including workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and candidate experience.
• Develop talent attraction strategies through employer branding, proactive sourcing, and partnerships with recruitment agencies and educational institutions.
• Support talent development and mobility initiatives, including apprenticeship programs, training, professional development, and immigration/relocation processes.Employee Relations & HR Operations
• Manage the employee lifecycle, including employment contracts, onboarding, employee relations, leave management, employment documentation, and offboarding processes.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and external HR service providers, ensuring compliance, service quality, and alignment with company policies.
• Support local HR operations and employee well-being, collaborating with HR partners and stakeholders on health & safety, workers' compensation, and workplace-related matters.

HR Controlling & International Collaboration

• Develop and monitor HR analytics and reporting, leveraging workforce data and KPIs to identify trends, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning and cost management, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and the monitoring of HR performance and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR, Finance, and international teams to ensure alignment of HR policies, standards, and strategic people initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Extensive experience as HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or in a similar strategic HR role.
• Strong ability to partner with and influence senior leadership.
• Solid knowledge of labor law, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multinational environments.
• Proven expertise in talent management, compensation & benefits, succession planning, organizational change, and HR projects.
• Strong analytical and business acumen, with experience in HR metrics, workforce planning, and budgeting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic and hands-on approach, with high integrity, credibility, and professional influence.