Sr Director Human Resources

Clarios, LLC; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Clarios is seeking an HR Leader for its Data Centers & Connected Services business to drive strategic HR initiatives and scale a high-growth organization. You will partner with the business president, design HR frameworks, and lead talent strategies across manufacturing and tech-enabled markets.

This role combines hands-on execution with strategic capability building in a dynamic environment. You will shape organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with President and leadership to drive HR strategy and culture.
• Design and implement HR frameworks, policies, and governance.
• Lead talent planning, acquisition, retention, and development.
• Oversee labor relations, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Build organizational structures and workforce planning aligned with strategy.
• Develop HR analytics and reporting to inform leadership decisions.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic HR

Talent acquisition

Organizational development

Performance management

Labor relations

Diversity and inclusion

Leadership coaching

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

What you will do

The HR Leader in this position will have holistic responsibility for all Human Resources aspects for the Data Centers & Connected Services business. This role will be accountable for building the leadership, talent, and cultural foundations required to scale a high-growth business and support the organization’s ambitious expansion objectives. The role combines hands-on execution in the start-up phase with strategic capability-building as the organization grows. The HR Leader will partner closely with the leadership team to help accelerate our expansion into emerging energy storage, connected solutions, vehicle fleet, and data center markets. A strategic partner to the President of the business unit, the role will design and implement HR frameworks, policies, governance, and talent practices aligned with local regulations, cultural dynamics, and Clarios’ long-term growth objectives. Success in this role will be measured by both HR outcomes and the quality of the culture, leadership capability, talent density, and the organization’s ability to scale rapidly. The HR Leader will report directly to the President of the business unit and has a functional reporting line to the CHRO of Clarios. The location will be our new HQ for this business. The Dallas region is a strong consideration.

How you will do it

• Be a Business Partner to the President Data Centers & Connected Services, and her/her team delivering strategic HR leadership in areas of organizational development, talent acquisition and retention, performance management, succession planning, benefits and compensation, employee relations, labor relations, diversity and inclusion, labor laws/legal compliance, and training and development programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to the President and leadership team on leadership capability, succession, team effectiveness, organizational performance and change management.
• Design and implement the organizational structure for the business unit, defining reporting lines, role clarity, and workforce plans aligned with business strategy, embedding Clarios’ values and adapting to local market realities.
• Develop and drive People Strategy in support of business and enterprise strategies; manage labor relations.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure hiring decisions evaluate both capability and cultural fit, helping build a team that reflects and reinforces the desired organizational culture.
• Own and drive the development of a high-performing, engaged, and accountable culture that enables rapid growth, strong execution, collaboration, and continuous development across the organization; work with global and regional teams to provide perspectives and action plans on how best to evolve company leadership, culture and strategy to ensure organizational effectiveness and design.
• Develop and maintain HR reporting and analytics, providing insights on workforce planning, hiring, turnover, performance, engagement, and capability development.
• Help ensure succession needs are met by offering counsel on employee engagement, leadership, training and development in order for the Company to remain well positioned for meeting future challenges.
• Partner with global and local Talent Acquisition team on all talent goals and objectives; lead workforce planning for the business unit, and drive the development of local talent pipelines.
• Create collaborative relationships with key leaders as well as the regional and global HR team.
• Monitor and ensure the Company’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance in partnership with legal and labor relations team.
• Reinforce and evolve the Company’s existing HR and employment policies ensuring awareness and consistency, in cooperation with HR business partners, leadership and legal counsel.

What we look for

• Required Minimum bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required.
• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Well-rounded HR leadership experience acting as a true partner to the business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Significant experience in an international manufacturing/industrial company.
• Expertise across the entire HR activity portfolio.
• Strategic skillset and demonstrated experience with developing and implementing HR strategy.
• Experienced in setting up and driving talent management and people development.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills with employees at all levels including senior mgmt. level.
• Highly collaborative, able to quickly establish credibility and trust within the organization.
• Ability to challenge the status quo in a constructive and tactful yet determined manner.
• Demonstrated experience building and sustaining high-performance cultures in growth-oriented organizations.
• Track record of attracting, assessing, and developing talent for both performance and cultural alignment.

What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire.
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership.
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility.
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Equal Employment Opportunity: We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report.