Strategic HR Director - U.S. & Global Workforce Leader

Cesna Recruitment; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cesna Recruitment in the United States seeks an experienced HR Director to lead the HR function across multiple locations. You will shape strategy, optimize structures, and drive performance, compensation, and compliance within a manufacturing/logistics context.

The role partners with executives to deliver measurable workforce improvements, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and local regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading HR in the United States.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws.
• Experience with organizational design and workforce planning.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain contexts is preferred.
• Ability to partner with executives and influence strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead organizational development, workforce planning, and headcount management.
• Design performance management and compensation frameworks.
• Oversee HR operations compliant with U.S. laws across locations.
• Partner with executives to translate business goals into HR initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Organizational design

Workforce planning

KPI design

Compliance knowledge

Cross-cultural management

Education

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

BS / MS in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline

Job description

Cesna Recruitment in the United States seeks an experienced HR Director to lead the HR function across multiple locations. You will shape strategy, optimize structures, and drive performance, compensation, and compliance within a manufacturing/logistics context.

The role partners with executives to deliver measurable workforce improvements, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and local regulatory requirements.