Vice President, Human Resources - Americas

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Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement the HR strategy for the Americas region in close alignment with global HR and regional business leadership
  • Serve as a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, contributing to overall business strategy and decision-making
  • Align HR initiatives with organizational goals to drive sustainable business success
• Organizational Effectiveness & Transformation
  • Act as a change agent, leading organizational development, restructuring, and transformation initiatives
  • Provide strategic direction on performance management and talent development
  • Support regional footprint strategy including workforce planning, relocations, and structural changes
• HR Operations & Service Excellence
  • Oversee all HR functions including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, employee relations, training, and payroll
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality HR services across all locations in the Americas
  • Drive standardization and alignment with global HR policies, programs, and processes
• Employee & Labor Relations
  • Lead and resolve complex employee and labor relations matters during periods of change
  • Serve as a trusted partner and lead negotiator with employee representative groups
  • Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Talent & Reward Strategy
  • Review and maintain competitive salary structures and career frameworks across the region
  • Strengthen talent pipelines and organizational capability through strategic workforce initiatives

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of proven senior HR leadership experience within a multinational organization, ideally in both corporate and manufacturing environments
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business-aligned HR strategies
• Strong expertise in organizational transformation, labor relations, and change management
• Deep understanding of U.S. and regional labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• A balanced approach to both strategic leadership and operational execution
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.