Global Director, Human Resources

AstroNova, Inc.•West Warwick, RI

About The Position

AstroNova is seeking an experienced, commercially minded, hands-on Global HR Director to lead the people and organizational development strategy for its Product Identification (PI) business. Reporting directly to the PI President and serving as a key member of the PI leadership team, this role will help build a high-performing, engaged and integrated global organization. The Director will combine strategic HR leadership with practical execution in a lean global structure, developing long-term people strategies, coaching senior leaders and personally driving initiatives to completion. The role leads a lean global HR team supporting PI operations across multiple countries and partners with the HR counterpart in Aerospace to maintain a common AstroNova HR policy and governance framework while accommodating each business unit’s distinct needs. Payroll and benefits administration are outside the role’s direct ownership. The position directly supervises the HR Business Partner-PI. Little to no travel is expected.

Requirements

Significant HR leadership experience in a global, multi-site organization.
Strong knowledge of international employment law and employee relations.
Credibility and commercial judgment to partner with the PI President and senior leadership team and align people priorities with business performance.
Experience leading lean, high-performing HR teams, with the ability to execute initiatives personally while directing and developing others.
Proven track record leading organizational transformation, influencing stakeholders and coaching managers through change.
Experience developing leadership capability, succession plans and structured employee development pathways.
Demonstrated ability to improve collaboration across international sites, challenge functional silos and leverage organizational scale.
Visible, approachable leadership style and ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal, coaching and communication skills, including the ability to navigate different cultures and organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

Own and execute the global PI people strategy, aligning organizational structure, leadership capability, talent development and employee engagement with business growth ambitions.
Partner with the PI President and leadership team to identify organizational needs, strengthen management effectiveness and build a culture of accountability and performance.
Lead a lean, highly competent global HR team supporting PI operations across multiple countries.
Ensure effective and compliant HR practices across the business, informed by international employment law, employee relations and regulatory requirements.
Work with the HR counterpart in Aerospace to maintain a common AstroNova HR policy and governance framework while allowing for the distinct needs of both business units.
Serve as a visible and accessible leader across PI’s global locations and build strong relationships with employees and management teams.
Lead organizational change initiatives, challenge established ways of working and coach leaders through transformation, supporting effective communication, engagement and sustainable implementation.
Develop leadership capability, talent identification, succession planning and meaningful employee development pathways.
Promote collaboration across PI’s international operations, challenge regional and functional silos and identify opportunities to leverage the scale of the global business.
Work with peers to establish consistent and effective people practices that improve organizational efficiency while recognizing local business and cultural requirements.
Directly supervise the HR Business Partner-PI.