HR Manager North America

SEGULA Technologies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee core People Operations and employee life-cycle management across the United States and Canada, based in the Detroit area.

You will partner with regional leaders to manage day-to-day HR, talent management, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with US federal/state laws and Canadian regulations. You will also handle cross-border immigration processes in collaboration with external counsel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of generalist HR management experience across multi-state or multi-region oversight (US & Canada preferred).
• Strong understanding of US and Canadian employment regulations.
• Certifications such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR, or CRHA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, offboarding, and benefits administration across regional teams.
• Serve as trusted advisor to managers and employees, resolving workplace concerns while ensuring compliance with regional laws.
• Lead strategic HR process improvement projects and drive cross-border immigration and mobility initiatives (US & Canada).
• Oversee visa processing and work authorizations in partnership with external legal counsel.
• Maintain and update employee handbooks and policies to comply with US federal/state and Canadian provincial regulations.
• Coordinate with external immigration counsel, benefits brokers, and vendors to support regional operations.
• Collaborate with payroll teams on multi-jurisdictional tax, leave, and compensation requirements.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Immigration compliance

Cross-border mobility

Regulatory knowledge (US/Canada)

Education

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR, or CRHA (Canada)

Job description

SEGULA Technologies is part of a leading international engineering group recognized for its expertise and innovation across the automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, telecommunications, and life sciences sectors. With a presence in over 30 countries and a workforce of 15,000 experts, we apply our know-how to large-scale projects, from initial design through to industrialization.

Our teams in US and Canada collaborate with major clients in a technical, rigorous, and stimulating environment where every talent has the opportunity to contribute, learn, and grow.

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee core People Operations and employee life-cycle management across our United States and Canadian locations. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to leaders while managing day-to-day HR operations, talent management, and employee relations across multiple regions. You will also serve as the primary internal contact for regional compliance, mobility, and immigration processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Core HR Management: Lead day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, offboarding, and benefits administration across regional teams.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, resolving workplace concerns while maintaining regional labor standards and company culture.
• Strategic projects: Lead strategic and HR process improvement projects.
• Cross-Border Immigration & Mobility: Oversee visa processing and work authorizations for the US and Canada (e.g., TN, H-1B, L-1, Intra-Company Transfers, Express Entry) in partnership with external legal counsel.
• Regional Compliance: Maintain and update employee handbooks and policies, ensuring strict adherence to US federal/state laws (FLSA, FMLA) and Canadian federal/provincial employment standards.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Coordinate with external immigration counsel, benefits brokers, and local vendors to support regional operations.
• Multi-Region Payroll & Benefits Support: Collaborate with payroll teams to address multi-jurisdictional tax, leave, and compensation requirements.

Experience

5+ years of generalist HR management experience, including multi-state or multi-region oversight (US and Canada preferred).

Skills

Solid understanding of general US and Canadian employment regulations and basic familiarity with regional work visa and immigration processes.

Certifications (Preferred)

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR, or CRHA (Canada).

Communication

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and navigate multi-region organizational structures.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production.

SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.