Regional Human Resources Director

Role overview

Barentz is looking for a seasoned Regional Human Resources Director to join the executive leadership group and help steer people strategy across North and Central America. This position suits a senior HR leader who enjoys working in a dynamic, international setting and partnering closely with business leaders to support growth, develop talent, and strengthen operational performance.

The role reports to the Regional CEO and has a functional reporting line to the Global CHRO. You will be responsible for leading the Human Resources function across the region while helping advance a global people strategy aligned to ambitious business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Work with executive leaders to design and deliver the regional people strategy.
• Direct, coach, and grow an effective HR team operating across several countries.
• Advise senior leadership on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent strategy, and change initiatives.
• Lead programs that improve employee engagement and support an inclusive, high-performance environment.
• Own succession planning, leadership development, and broader talent management efforts throughout the region.
• Oversee organizational structure, workforce planning, and any needed restructuring activities.
• Roll out global HR programs regionally while tailoring them to local business requirements.
• Support compensation, benefits, performance management, and career growth initiatives.
• Handle employee relations, compliance, and labor-law matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Drive HR modernization and continuous improvement through better processes and HR technology.
• Use workforce data and HR metrics to inform strategic business choices.
• Collaborate with global HR counterparts to exchange best practices and keep regional efforts aligned.

What you need to succeed

• A master’s degree, or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources.
• Background leading HR in a multinational or multi-site organization.
• Proven ability to partner with executive stakeholders on strategic business priorities.
• Strong experience in organizational development, talent acquisition and succession planning, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, HR systems and digital transformation, and change management.
• Strong analytical thinking and business judgment, with the confidence to influence executive decisions.
• Excellent coaching, communication, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Experience leading through growth, acquisitions, or major transformation is a strong advantage.

Leadership competencies

• Strategic leadership
• Executive presence and influence
• Focus on results
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional partnership
• Expertise in talent development and succession planning
• High integrity and trustworthiness
• Comfort with ambiguity and organizational change
• Ownership and accountability mindset

Why this role stands out

This is a chance to create lasting impact by shaping people strategy for a growing international business. You will work with an executive team focused on innovation, collaboration, and developing exceptional talent, while helping drive business success across North and Central America.

If you are motivated by building organizations where people and business performance grow together, this could be a strong fit.