Senior Director, HR - Allegion Home, Locks & Access Solutions

Allegion•Carmel, IN

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. The Senior HR Director serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, acting as an employee champion and change agent to build and strengthen talent across the organization. By proactively communicating with the Americas HR team and the Allegion Home, Locks & Access Solutions business leaders, this role develops an integrated HR strategy and partnerships across the HR function that deliver value-added, business-aligned human capital solutions for leaders and employees, driving organizational performance and achievement of strategic objectives. Primary business relationships are with the Allegion Home, Locks & Access Solutions leadership team, reporting to the HR VP, Americas. A successful leader for this role demonstrates a global mindset, understanding the impact of actions across the entire organization—spanning multiple business units, COEs, regions, and the overall Allegion business. The ability to lead and develop HR professionals across multiple locations, while modeling Allegion’s values and leadership behaviors, is essential. The role requires broad strategic thinking, strong influencing skills, curiosity, and data-driven decision making to drive integrated, cross-functional outcomes that advance the business. Hybrid: At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role. We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact. While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including previous roles in HR business partner, generalist, or HR director-level positions within manufacturing or industrial environments; experience leading HR in a multi-site, multi-region organization.
Proven track record building and developing high-performing HR teams, implementing succession planning, and driving talent development across a large HR organization.
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into HR strategy and measurable people outcomes; experience leading HR programs that accelerate strategy deployment and improve performance.
Strong experience leading organizational change initiatives, restructures, M&A integrations, and cultural transformations with clear communication and stakeholder engagement.
Advanced capability in HR metrics, data analysis, and evidence-based decision making; ability to forecast workforce needs and quantify impact of HR interventions.
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain dynamics, and financial concepts relevant to workforce planning and cost-to-value decisions.
Excellent ability to partner with C-suite, functional leaders, unions (as applicable), and HR Centers of Excellence; proven influence and negotiation skills.
Thorough knowledge of labor laws and regulatory requirements across multiple regions; experience leading risk assessments and audits to mitigate HR risk.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, with ability to craft executive-ready messages for diverse audiences.
Experience operating across multiple regions and cultures; able to manage HR programs with a global perspective while tailoring to local regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to coach leaders through change, develop capability programs, and drive adoption.
Ability to travel up to 20%

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing HR organization for the SBU, delivering measurable improvements in leadership bench strength and readiness for critical roles through structured succession planning and targeted talent development.
Enable strategy execution by partnering with Allegion Home, Locks & Access Solutions General Managers to design and implement talent strategies that attract, grow, and retain talent aligned to the portfolio strategy and long-range plan; track impact on business performance, engagement and turnover.
Translate senior leadership priorities into actionable HR strategies for multiple business units, delivering outcomes in career planning, performance management, coaching, engagement, learning, strategic talent management, change management, and compensation that advance organizational objectives.
Drive successful integration of Allegion Home, Locks & Access Solutions through merger and acquisition activities by delivering due diligence insights, comprehensive integration plans, and cross-functional execution that accelerate value realization and cultural alignment post-close.
Provide strategic guidance to navigate union relationships, contributing to improved labor relations, cost visibility, and alignment with Allegion’s strategic goals.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within HR, delivering streamlined processes, enhanced service delivery, and measurable efficiency gains across the SBU.
Maintain and apply external HR thought leadership, capturing best practices, technological advances, and workforce trends to influence hourly labor strategies and HR capabilities.
Collaborate with senior leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to design programs for capability development and career path planning, driving measurable improvements in readiness and internal mobility.
Apply strong manufacturing business acumen to align HR initiatives with operational objectives, improving workforce effectiveness, productivity, and cost-to-value.
Analyze HR metrics and data to inform decisions, publish actionable insights, and drive continuous performance improvement.
Support leaders in talent forecasting and pipeline planning aligned with the Annual Operating Plan; partner to execute robust people planning and recommend course corrections to sustain execution throughout the year.
Develop and implement effective hourly labor strategies to improve attraction, retention, and engagement of the hourly workforce, with measurable impact on turnover and productivity.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies across regions; conduct regular risk assessments and audits to minimize HR risk and protect the organization.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
Unlimited Paid Time Off
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching