A large international freight forwarding/logistics company is seeking an experienced Regional HR Director – Americas to lead HR strategy across multiple countries in North and South America. This is a strategic leadership role focused on HR transformation, workforce planning, organizational development, and aligning regional HR initiatives with global business objectives. The HR Director will report to CHRO&Managing Director, and manage all the country’s HR Managers in the Americas (including Argentina, America, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru).
Billingual (English/Spanish and/or English/Portuguese) is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute the regional HR strategy across the North & South America.
Standardize HR policies and ensure compliance across multiple countries.
Lead HR transformation and drive process improvements.
Partner with senior business leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy.
Support M&A, HR restructuring, and change management initiatives.
Build HR capability and collaborate with Global HR Centers of Excellence.
Requirements:
Proven experience leading regional or multi-country HR teams across the North & South America.
Strong background in HR strategy, governance, and organizational transformation.
Experience with M&A, HR restructuring, and change management.
Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
Strong understanding of employment law across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience in integrated logistics or international freight forwarding is a plus.
Willingness to travel across the Americas and Asia.
What the Company OffersExecutive-level leadership opportunity within a large international organization.
Opportunity to shape regional HR strategy and transformation.
International exposure and collaboration with global leadership.
Position based in Burlingame (CA)
Compensation range is $150,000 - $350,000 (negotiable) depending on the experience
