Senior HR Director - Global R&D

Senior HR Director - Global R&D We empower smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. The business provides customers, across various industries, with end-to-end product and service solutions ensuring the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure. We provide the latest industry insights and technology to develop solutions needed to meet customers evolving challenges, including innovative critical power solutions designed for high reliability and performance. Our culture is one of quality and operational excellence fueled and supported by talented people, tools and processes, and expertise. To return to the OmniOn Power website, click here. Position Summary We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Global Research and Development. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking HR leader with a passion for enabling business growth, shaping culture, and building strong, trust-based partnerships across diverse geographies. The HRBP will partner closely with senior R&D leadership across global sites to deliver integrated HR and business strategies. Acting as a trusted advisor, this leader will influence organizational design, talent planning, leadership effectiveness, and overall workforce strategy. The position will also lead a small team of HR professionals supporting global R&D and will report directly to the VP of HR. This role will report directly to the VP of HR and will be based out of the OmniOn Power's HQ in Plano, TX Responsibilities As the HR Business Partner, you will: Strategic Leadership & Partnership Serve as a strategic advisor to R&D leaders on talent strategy, organizational performance, leadership development, culture, and long-range workforce planning. Translate business priorities into actionable people strategies that drive operational excellence, scalability, and organizational health. Partner with senior executives to design effective organizational structures, define job capabilities, and align talent management processes to accelerate business outcomes. Represent the voice and needs of the client groups in the development and rollout of enterprise-wide HR initiatives, ensuring global alignment and local relevance. Talent Management & Workforce Planning Lead talent strategies including capability building, succession planning, pipeline development, and proactive leadership assessment. Collaborate with Learning & Development to implement programs that strengthen leadership capability, enhance performance, and build future-ready teams. Align workforce plans with recruiting strategies; partner with Talent Acquisition to anticipate staffing needs, refine job requirements, and ensure high-quality hiring outcomes. Employee & Labor Relations Partner with Employee & Labor Relations to manage complex employee matters, ensuring appropriate resolution and compliance with global employment practices. Promote positive employee relations across international sites and client groups, advocating for a productive, inclusive, and engaging work environment. Oversee investigations, conflict resolution, coaching, and communications that support a high-trust culture. Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership Lead change management efforts using standardized methodologies to drive adoption and sustainment of organizational initiatives. Analyze HR and business metrics, identify trends, and recommend data-backed solutions and programs. Support business transformation efforts through organizational design, change enablement, culture shaping, and leader readiness. Leadership Coaching & Team Management Provide direct, candid, and timely coaching to leaders, strengthening decision-making, communication, and people leadership capabilities. Lead and develop a small team of HR professionals supporting global operations setting clear priorities, coaching for performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Drive HR operating rhythms including People Reviews, performance cycles, and compensation planning. HR Operations & Excellence Ensure the effective execution of core HR programs throughout the operations organization. Deliver exceptional HR support to client groups, operating with a continuous improvement mindset. Champion a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters innovation, agility, and a high-performance culture. Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Psychology, Business, or related field; masters degree preferred. Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in HR leadership roles. Experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex, matrixed, global organization. Desired Characteristics Masters degree or MBA. SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, or SPHR certifications. Demonstrated capability in delivering training on topics such as performance management, interviewing, leadership, and career development. Strong executive presence with the courage to challenge assumptions, influence decisions, and navigate sensitive leadership dynamics. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a process-oriented approach. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to connect at all levels of the organization. Skilled in facilitation, change management, conflict resolution, and relationship building. Prior experience leading HR in a global or multi-site operations environment strongly preferred. About Us We are a customer-first provider of innovative critical power solutions. Our product portfolio is designed for high reliability and performance, and our services team is a trusted partner with exceptional domain expertise backed by a proven track record. Our customers rely on us to provide the latest industry insights and technology, to develop solutions needed to meet their evolving challenges. We are looking for passionate and talented people who are interested in helping our customers realize the full potential of 5G, support expansive data center demands, and power Industry 4.0. Our culture is one that we have fostered over many years; one of quality and operational excellence which is fueled and supported by our talented people, tools and processes, and our know how. Our customers value and recognize these attributes and because of it, have maintained deep and long-standing relationships with us.

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