Regional HR Director – North & South America (freight forwarding/logistics)
About The Position
A large international freight forwarding and logistics company is seeking a Regional HR Director to lead HR strategy across multiple countries in North and South America. This strategic leadership role focuses on HR transformation, workforce planning, organizational development, and aligning regional HR initiatives with global business objectives. The position reports to the CHRO & Managing Director and manages the country HR Managers across the Americas, including Argentina, America, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. The position is based in Burlingame, California, and requires willingness to travel across the Americas and Asia. Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Portuguese skills are a plus. The company offers an executive-level leadership opportunity within a large international organization, the opportunity to shape regional HR strategy and transformation, and international exposure and collaboration with global leadership. Compensation is negotiable and ranges from $150,000 to $350,000 depending on experience.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading regional or multi-country HR teams across North and South America.
- Strong background in HR strategy, governance, and organizational transformation.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, HR restructuring, and change management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- Strong understanding of employment law across multiple jurisdictions.
- Willingness to travel across the Americas and Asia.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in integrated logistics or international freight forwarding.
- Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Portuguese.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regional HR strategy across North and 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 mergers and acquisitions, HR restructuring, and change management initiatives.
- Build HR capability and collaborate with Global HR Centers of Excellence.
- Manage country HR Managers across the Americas.
Benefits
- Executive-level leadership opportunity within a large international organization.
- Opportunity to shape regional HR strategy and transformation.
- International exposure and collaboration with global leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
