Regional Head of HR - Tampa, FL

Are you an experienced HR leader ready to build the people function for a global engineering consultancy’s growing U.S. business? Then this role is for you.

Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid) | Department: Human Resources | Job Type: Full-time, Exempt | Reports to: Global HR Director

As Regional Head of HR, based in our Tampa office, you’ll lead the people function across Black & White Engineering’s U.S. offices, reporting to the Global HR Director with a dotted line to our Regional Directors. You’ll turn our global HR strategy into local plans that support the rapid growth of our North American business.

This is a hands-on role spanning talent acquisition, employee relations, engagement, learning, and U.S. compliance. Working with HR colleagues worldwide as part of One Global Team, you’ll shape the structures, processes, and culture that support our people as we expand into new states.

What’s in it for you?

Build a regional people function

You’ll shape how HR works in the U.S. from the ground up, developing local processes aligned to global standards and designing structures that support growth and change.

Influence at a senior level

You’ll partner with Regional Directors and local leadership teams, using people analytics to inform business plans and guide decisions that affect the whole region.

Global reach and exposure

You’ll collaborate with HR colleagues across countries and may take on Global Lead responsibilities, including joint ownership of the global engagement survey and ESG reporting for HR.

Shape our employer brand

You’ll champion the B&W employer brand and employee value proposition, helping attract and retain the talent our U.S. growth depends on.

Comprehensive benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; 20 days of paid vacation plus 7 paid holidays; and an employee referral bonus.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• Graduate degree in HR or a related field and/or a recognized professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR).
• At least 5 years of experience in an HR leadership role, including responsibility for U.S. operations.
• Strong background in employee relations and core HR processes, including onboarding, engagement, leave, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state employment law (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, ADEA) and experience supporting employees in multiple states.
• Experience overseeing HR compliance, including employment policies, required notices, Form I-9/E-Verify, and leave administration.
• Proven experience partnering with a business to develop and implement change.
• Experience working in a matrix structure, with strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience managing an HRIS (e.g., BambooHR, Workday).
• Formal coaching or mentoring training and M&A/integration experience are advantageous.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and internationally as business needs require.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

In addition, 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 specialize in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data center 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 recognized.

Ready to build the people function behind our U.S. growth? Apply now.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Black & White Engineering participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit

Compensation

Compensation is based on skills, experience, education, and work location. This position is also eligible for the benefits described above.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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