North America HR Leader — Strategy, Payroll & Growth

525 Fuller Technologies Inc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller Technologies seeks a Human Resources Manager – North America to lead regional HR strategies, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement for the U.S., Mexico, and Latin America. You will manage payroll compliance, partner with business leaders, and guide a regional HR team toward a high-performance culture.

The role requires 7–10 years HR experience, strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, and proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years progressive HR experience with employee relations & HR business partnering.
• Experience supporting multiple sites and partnering with leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, employee relations, performance management, and lifecycle processes.
• Experience overseeing payroll operations across the U.S. and Latin America, including Mexico.
• Ability to advise and influence leaders, manage sensitive matters, and deliver practical HR solutions.
• Leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll technology, Excel, HR reporting, and data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional HR operations across North America and align with business objectives.
• Coach and develop a regional team of three HR professionals.
• Partner with regional leaders on structure, workforce planning, staffing, headcount, and succession.
• Advise leadership on employee relations, performance, and HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies across locations.
• Oversee payroll processes in the U.S., Mexico, and Latin America with accuracy.
• Monitor payroll calendars, reconciliations, and discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and data integrity.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, L&D, HRIS, and Finance.
• Support annual performance reviews, talent reviews, and development initiatives.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Employee relations

Payroll oversight

HRIS

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-region collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin / Organizational Development or related field

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

Workday

Paylocity

Job description

Fuller Technologies seeks a Human Resources Manager – North America to lead regional HR strategies, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement for the U.S., Mexico, and Latin America. You will manage payroll compliance, partner with business leaders, and guide a regional HR team toward a high-performance culture.

The role requires 7–10 years HR experience, strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, and proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems. Travel up to 10% is expected.