Regional HR VP: Strategy, Talent & Culture (Americas)

LAPP; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Lapp Americas is seeking a Regional VP, HR to shape and execute the HR strategy for the Americas region (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Panama). You will align HR initiatives with the company mission, lead talent management, DEI, and engagement programs, and drive organizational development in a fast-paced environment.

The role partners with the CEO and global HR to ensure strategic, scalable people practices, leadership development, and effective change management across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior/executive role.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR technologies and best practices.
• Experience with M&A; integrating cross-company culture.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Spanish language fluency required (in addition, Portuguese language fluency desired).
• Ideally experience in family business or/and matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the regional CEO and the senior leadership team to develop and execute a comprehensive human capital strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Promote a strong organizational culture aligned with company values.
• Lead executive succession planning to ensure the organization has a pipeline of future leaders ready to assume key roles.
• Lead the organization to further build employee engagement, develop strong retention programs, and create and execute company-wide communication and recognition/rewards programs.
• Develop HR team into strategic business partners, consisting of talent acquisition and management, training and development, compensation and benefits, succession planning, organization design, and other human capital functions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR policies and programs with evolving business needs.
• Lead initiatives related to organizational development and change management to ensure the workforce remains adaptable and engaged.
• Monitor external trends and shifts in the market, ensuring HR strategies are aligned with industry best practices.
• Align internal metrics and practices to meet evolving stakeholder expectations, ensuring engagement and satisfaction.
• Lead workforce planning, ensuring the organization is structured for growth and adaptability.
• Integrate DEI into all HR programs and strengthen employer branding.
• Utilize data to measure impact of HR programs and refine strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive leadership

Organizational development

Talent management

Change management

Diversity & inclusion

Employee engagement

Succession planning

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

10+ years HR leadership experience

Master’s degree preferred

Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR technologies

Experience with M&A; integrating cross-company culture

Ability to build and lead high-performing teams

Spanish language fluency required

Portuguese language fluency desired

Experience in family business or matrix organization

Job description

Lapp Americas is seeking a Regional VP, HR to shape and execute the HR strategy for the Americas region (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Panama). You will align HR initiatives with the company mission, lead talent management, DEI, and engagement programs, and drive organizational development in a fast-paced environment.

The role partners with the CEO and global HR to ensure strategic, scalable people practices, leadership development, and effective change management across multiple countries.