Head of Recruiting & HR

Human Resources Manager- US and Canada
Full-time Regular Avon, OH, US

The Human Resources Manager, U.S. and Canada serves as a strategic and hands-on HR leader responsible for delivering people strategies and operational excellence across the United States and Canada. Reporting to the Regional Director of Human Resources, North & Central America, this position leads a team of HR professionals and is accountable for developing organizational capability, strengthening leadership effectiveness, building succession pipelines, and fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Partner with leaders in the region to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives that support organization growth, commercial and operational excellence, employee engagement, compliance, and talent development

Provide leadership and oversight of core HR operational functions including talent acquisition, employee engagement and culture, performance management, compensation, benefits, learning & development, compliance, payroll, HR systems & technology, and HR vendor partnerships

Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolutions, and other work-related concerns

Oversee compensation practices by evaluating pay structures, supporting salary decisions, and helping maintain internal and external equity

Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on performance management, succession planning, employee relations, and change management

Guide leaders through change management, performance management, and workforce planning

Track, ensure accuracy, and regularly report HR metrics (retention, headcount, time-to-fill, etc.). Utilize HR metrics and insights to drive decision-making

Contribute to local, regional, and global employer branding, employee engagement, recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and learning & development initiatives

Oversee administration of compensation, self-insured benefits programs, leave management, and payroll functions

Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Partner with external vendors, brokers, and service providers to optimize program effectiveness and cost management

Support and manage programs that recognize performance and reinforce a high-performance culture

Manage immigration, visa compliance, and other regulatory requirements

Hire, promote, and develop direct reports and provide effective leadership with ongoing coaching, communication, and development opportunities

Lead by example by demonstrating high-level HR skills and knowledge

Support and foster a high-energy, positive, productive HR team

Regularly evaluate and provide performance feedback, identify strengths and opportunities for individuals as well as the team

Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Foster a culture of recognition by acknowledging and celebrating outstanding performance and success

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (leadership, sales, regional and global HR, marketing, production, etc.) to ensure initiatives support organizational goals

Work closely and collaborate with all departments to improve communications, implement efficiencies, and increase our ability to create Customer Success

Provide vision and leadership for designing, developing, and implementing HR continuous improvement initiatives and programs that create business value

Ensure continuous improvement initiatives and programs are reliable, cost-effective, and strategically sound, as well as reflecting the qualities that align with company goals

Serve as an HRIS (ADP Workforce Now), Cornerstone, Employee Navigator, Emburse, Certify, and Motus system administrator

Identify and support "power users" and administrators for the various HR related systems by supporting existing staff and helping onboard new users

Support and provide leadership for our regional Culture Ambassadors

Support and lead by example, following Barentz' purpose, strategies, and values

Maintain a high level of personal responsibility and ownership

Learning and Development

Seek out and participate in ongoing growth and personal development opportunities

Embrace and promote Barentz' learning and development culture

Make recommendations and support ongoing development for direct and indirect reports

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required

Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPHR, CHRL, CRHA, or equivalent).

Minimum 8-10 years of progressive human resources leadership experience required

Minimum of 5 years managing HR professionals in multiple disciplines required

Experience with HRIS platforms and ability to learn new systems quickly

Proven ability to conduct workplace investigations and manage complex employee relations matters with appropriate judgment and discretion

Strong background across full spectrum HR (generalist + strategic leadership) in a multi-state environment

Comprehensive knowledge of all functional areas of human resources including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, performance management, training, organizational effectiveness, and compliance

Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategies with organizational goals

Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Fluent in English; a second language would be considered an asset

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