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Job Description
Director of Human Resources (U.S.)Twin Cities, MN (Hybrid)We are partnering with a global, multi-entity organization to identify a Director of Human Resources to lead HR across its U.S. business.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role where you'll own the full scope of HR for a growing and evolving U.S. organization (~400+ employees) within a broader international business.
The OpportunityThis is not a traditional, siloed HR leadership role.
The organization is continuing to grow and evolve across multiple business units, creating a need for a leader who can bring alignment, structure, and forward-thinking HR strategy to a dynamic, multi-entity environment.
You'll step into a role where success requires both strategic perspective and hands-on execution—partnering closely with senior leadership while leading and developing an established HR team.
What You'll OwnServe as the lead HR partner for the U.S. business, supporting a diverse employee population across multiple teams and functionsGuide the organization through ongoing growth and integration efforts, aligning people, processes, and structure across business unitsPartner with leadership on:
Organizational design and restructuringSuccession planning and leadership developmentWorkforce planning and team effectivenessLead and mentor a team of HR professionals, elevating capability and strengthening HRBP effectivenessBring consistency and clarity to HR practices while maintaining flexibility where neededAct as a trusted advisor—balancing business needs with employee experience in a fast-moving environmentCollaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and global HR partners to ensure alignment and execution What Makes This Role UniqueFull ownership of U.S. HR within a global organizationA true 'player-coach' leadership role—not purely strategic or purely operationalExposure to multi-business and cross-functional complexity, including integration of acquired teams and evolving business structuresOpportunity to work closely with new and evolving leadership teams, influencing organizational direction and scalabilityA culture that values ideas, adaptability, and continuous improvement over rigid processes