Regional HR Director - Americas Professional

Nilfisk • Plymouth, MN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nilfisk is seeking a visionary, strategic, and people-first leader to serve as Regional Human Resources Director - Americas Professional. This role is a key member of the global People, Organization & Culture Team, serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership in the Americas and a dedicated champion for our employees. You will lead aspects of the regional people strategy, including talent development, employee engagement, and organizational culture. This is an opportunity to influence both the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of a purpose-driven organization. At Nilfisk, we embrace a people-centric culture rooted in diversity, inclusion, and employee growth. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR Business Partnering, including at least 2 years partnering and supporting a Sr. Leadership team.
• Proven success driving strategic people initiatives, fostering culture, and improving employee engagement.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with broader organizational goals.
• High emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Americas Professional Leadership Team to support people initiatives and HR programs aligned with Nilfisk’s mission, vision, and values.
• Provide HR guidance and expertise in organizational planning, workforce matters, and people-related decisions across the region.
• Cultivate an inclusive, values-driven company culture that fosters connection, collaboration, accountability, and performance.
• Support change management initiatives and strengthen leadership capabilities across the organization.
• Drive employee development through leadership training, coaching, performance management, and career progression programs.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, open feedback, and innovation.
• Equip managers with tools and training to lead high-performing, engaged teams.
• Utilize people analytics tools (e.g., Workday, Peakon) to monitor engagement, satisfaction, and productivity, turning insights into actionable strategy.
• Lead talent management initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and succession planning.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across all functions and levels.
• Collaborate closely with local and Global HR Centers of Excellence, including Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HR Services, and Organizational Development.
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues with fairness, empathy, and professionalism.
• Continuously support in the improvement of systems for performance evaluation, workforce planning, and employee development.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, 401K with Company Match, Long and Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Plan, Parental Leave, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Volunteer Day, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Reimbursement, Scholarship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director