Regional Head of HR – Tampa, FL

Black & White Engineering Limited; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Black & White Engineering seeks a Regional Head of HR to lead the delivery of our U.S. people strategy from Tampa. This hands-on role partners with regional leaders to manage the US HR function and ensure alignment with our global priorities.

You will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management and compliance across multi-state employment laws, while shaping a strong employer brand and engaging culture. The role may include global Lead responsibilities and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business or related field; graduate degree and/or HR certification preferred.
• At least 5 years of HR leadership experience in a fast-paced U.S. environment.
• Strong HR and employee relations background with onboarding, engagement, absence and performance management expertise.
• Working knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, ADEA).
• Experience in influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• HRIS experience with Workday or BambooHR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of regional people strategy across the U.S., aligned with global HR.
• Partner with regional leadership to design workforce planning and organizational structure.
• Oversee U.S. HR compliance, policies, Form I-9 and E-Verify, leave administration and multi-state requirements.
• Manage talent acquisition and employer brand to attract talent and improve retention.
• Serve as regional HRIS administrator and contribute to global people initiatives.
• Support learning, development and ESG-related HR activities and initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Onboarding

Engagement

Performance management

US employment law knowledge

HRIS (Workday/BambooHR)

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Psychology/Business

Graduate degree or HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR)

Tools

Workday

BambooHR

Job description

Are you an HR leader ready to turn global people strategy into local results? Our Regional Head of HR Tampa role is a hands-on position in the global HR structure.

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Regional Head of HR to lead the delivery of our people strategy across the United States. Based in Tampa, you’ll partner with regional leaders, manage the US HR function and ensure our people, culture and organizational priorities support the continued growth of our North American business.

This is an influential role for an experienced HR leader who combines commercial awareness with strong employee relations, talent acquisition and multi-state compliance expertise. You’ll also contribute to global people initiatives as part of our One Global Team.

What’s in it for you?

You will lead the development and delivery of regional people plans that support business growth, strengthen organizational capability and create an excellent employee experience across our US offices.

You will also help develop global people processes, bringing new ideas and best practices. Local U.S. processes then follow, developed in line with federal, state and local employment law.

Partner with leadership

You will partner with local leadership teams to develop structures that support growth and change. You will support by providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, organizational structure, employee relations, talent and business change. As the Regional Head of HR in Tampa, you will balance the needs of several senior stakeholders, with a dotted line to the Regional Directors.

Build talent, culture and engagement

You will lead regional talent acquisition, strengthen our employer brand and employee value proposition. You will also manage all employee relations matters, aiming for timely, compliant resolution with limited impact on retention and engagement.

You will champion our employer brand and employee value proposition (EVP) to attract and retain the best talent. You will lead the global engagement survey rollout for the region, then work with directors to turn results into action. Working with the Global Communications Manager, local Directors and HR colleagues, you will help shape employee communications that support our culture. You will partner with the Global Academy so the right learning programs are in place.

Lead compliance and systems

You will oversee U.S. HR compliance as the business expands into new states. This covers employment policies, required notices, Form I-9 and E-Verify, leave administration and multi-state requirements. You will also be the regional administrator for our HR system.

Make a global contribution

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across North America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

The Regional Head of HR Tampa role may also take on Global Lead responsibilities, with other Regional Managers reporting directly. Global Lead duties include joint ownership of the global engagement survey process with the Global L&D Director. They also include acting as ESG Lead for HR activities, metrics and reporting.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package comprising:

• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off: 7 federal holidays
• Paid vacation: 20 days per year
• Employee referral bonus

Final compensation for the Regional Head of HR Tampa role will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, education and geographic location.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business or a related field, plus a graduate degree and/or recognized HR certification (such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR).
• At least 5 years of HR leadership experience in a fast-paced environment, including responsibility for U.S. operations.
• Strong HR and employee relations background, with proven expertise in onboarding, engagement, absence and performance management.
• Working knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state employment law (such as FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII and ADEA).
• Strong employee relations experience, including the ability to manage complex or sensitive matters professionally.
• Strong influencing skills, experience partnering with a business to deliver change, and a track record of building relationships in a matrix structure.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and discretion when handling confidential employee and business information.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, and experience using and managing an HRIS (such as Workday or BambooHR).
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Experience with M&A or business integration is an advantage, as is formal coaching or mentoring training. The Regional Head of HR Tampa role includes travel between our U.S. offices, and internationally as needed.

All roles include responsibility for health and safety. You will follow health and safety policies and procedures, ensure all staff complete mandatory compliance training when required, and report accidents, incidents and near misses appropriately.

You will also join a community that focuses on learning and development , through regular knowledge sharing sessions and investment in accredited professional courses. You can set the pace for your own development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive the right support.

About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with more than 1,300 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America.

We specialise in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems and other infrastructure-related services.

Our engineering approach is grounded in practicality, technical excellence and operational efficiency. With rapid growth across regions, many colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions — your future development is supported and recognised.

Black & White Engineering participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify .

Black & White Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Black & White Engineering.