HR Director, Americas (Remote, US)
Position Summary
Uniguest is seeking a HR Director, Americas to join a Human Resources (HR) team thats all about empowering our people. We believe in creating an environment focused on our EPIC core values of Empowerment, People, Innovation, and Customer focus. In this position, youll be part of a strategic global HR team focused on creating a positive employee experience. You will oversee HR for the Americas managing a talented team of three HR and payroll professionals focused on talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, benefits, employee engagement, employee development, organizational development and change management.
Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this position will also be directly involved in supporting M&A, integration planning, and onboarding of newly acquired organizations in the US or Canada. Whether its M&A planning, organizational change, performance management, restructuring, or other change management projects, youll help plan and execute these initiatives in your region. If you love creating positive, high-energy environments and are a strategic thinker whos not afraid to get your hands dirty on execution as part of a small and talented HR team, this leadership opportunity is for you.
Primary Responsibilities
Relationship Building, Coaching, Counseling: You will partner with leaders and employees to coach, counsel, advise, and be a trusted advisor to leaders and team members in your region.
Payroll, Benefits, Compliance: Youll manage the US and Canadian payrolls and benefits and ensure these basics are done right always ensuring we are in compliance with the many laws in our various 29 states, plus Canada.
Employee Engagement & Retention: Youll collaborate to develop and manage programs that make employees feel appreciated and supported, and youll run our annual employee survey and help to develop and implement action plans.
Performance & Merit: Youll lead the performance review and merit processes in consultation with the global HR team and your leaders in the Americas.
People Development: Youll partner with leadership and team members to create learning opportunities, career development, and succession planning and youll build and deliver leadership training to help our leaders succeed. Youll also manage our annual compliance training.
Culture Ambassador: Youll create and nurture our EPIC company culture that is all about inclusivity working to create connections in our remote distributed work environment. This means event planning both remote and the occasional on site.
Strategic Partnerships: You'll collaborate with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
Experience & Skills
Experience: You understand HR from every angle youve done M&A and lots of change management.
People Skills: You have exceptional relationship building skills -whether its coaching managers, having tough conversations, or inspiring the team.
Strategic Thinker: You can see the big picture and connect the dots between HR initiatives and overall business goals.
Details & Execution: Its not all strategy, you can focus on the details to make sure everything is done correctly, implemented flawlessly, and completed on time. You are willing to do tasks yourself.
HR Systems: You are tech savvy and can maximize use our of ADP HRIS system (ADP experience preferred).
Empathy: You know that HR is all about people. You have a deep understanding of human behavior and the ability to navigate tricky situations with tact.
Adaptability: Youre comfortable adjusting and thriving in a rapidly changing environment.
HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) are a bonus.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in HR, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent military/professional experience.
What We Offer
Competitive employee benefits package*
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan options.
Pet Insurance Plan.
401k Plan with Employer Match.
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, sick leave, volunteer time off and parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Career development and potential for advancement opportunities.
Performance bonuses.
Employee Recognition Rewards Program.
Benefits package will depend on your position, location and other eligibility requirements.
About Uniguest
Uniguest is the global leader in providing highly secure, fully managed customer-facing technology solutions on an outsourced basis to the hospitality, senior living, specialty retail, education, and corporate sectors. Our suite of turnkey consumer-facing technology solutions includes hardware and software solution packages, system implementation, and 24/7/365 multi-lingual support for public space kiosks, purpose-built kiosks (PC, iMac, tablet), digital signage, Interactive TV, tablets, remote printing, and more all designed to deliver a consistent and safe experience to our clients customers.
Uniguest is committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing all people equal access to employment without regard to personal characteristics that are unrelated to their ability, performance, or qualifications. Uniguest prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, age, or any other basis protected by law.
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Uniguest is seeking a HR Director, Americas to join a Human Resources (HR) team thats all about empowering our people. We believe in creating an environment focused on our EPIC core values of Empowerment, People, Innovation, and Customer focus. In this position, youll be part of a strategic global HR team focused on creating a positive employee experience. You will oversee HR for the Americas managing a talented team of three HR and payroll professionals focused on talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, benefits, employee engagement, employee development, organizational development and change management.
Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this position will also be directly involved in supporting M&A, integration planning, and onboarding of newly acquired organizations in the US or Canada. Whether its M&A planning, organizational change, performance management, restructuring, or other change management projects, youll help plan and execute these initiatives in your region. If you love creating positive, high-energy environments and are a strategic thinker whos not afraid to get your hands dirty on execution as part of a small and talented HR team, this leadership opportunity is for you.
Primary Responsibilities
Relationship Building, Coaching, Counseling: You will partner with leaders and employees to coach, counsel, advise, and be a trusted advisor to leaders and team members in your region.
Payroll, Benefits, Compliance: Youll manage the US and Canadian payrolls and benefits and ensure these basics are done right always ensuring we are in compliance with the many laws in our various 29 states, plus Canada.
Employee Engagement & Retention: Youll collaborate to develop and manage programs that make employees feel appreciated and supported, and youll run our annual employee survey and help to develop and implement action plans.
Performance & Merit: Youll lead the performance review and merit processes in consultation with the global HR team and your leaders in the Americas.
People Development: Youll partner with leadership and team members to create learning opportunities, career development, and succession planning and youll build and deliver leadership training to help our leaders succeed. Youll also manage our annual compliance training.
Culture Ambassador: Youll create and nurture our EPIC company culture that is all about inclusivity working to create connections in our remote distributed work environment. This means event planning both remote and the occasional on site.
Strategic Partnerships: You'll collaborate with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
Experience & Skills
Experience: You understand HR from every angle youve done M&A and lots of change management.
People Skills: You have exceptional relationship building skills -whether its coaching managers, having tough conversations, or inspiring the team.
Strategic Thinker: You can see the big picture and connect the dots between HR initiatives and overall business goals.
Details & Execution: Its not all strategy, you can focus on the details to make sure everything is done correctly, implemented flawlessly, and completed on time. You are willing to do tasks yourself.
HR Systems: You are tech savvy and can maximize use our of ADP HRIS system (ADP experience preferred).
Empathy: You know that HR is all about people. You have a deep understanding of human behavior and the ability to navigate tricky situations with tact.
Adaptability: Youre comfortable adjusting and thriving in a rapidly changing environment.
HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) are a bonus.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in HR, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent military/professional experience.
What We Offer
Competitive employee benefits package*
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan options.
Pet Insurance Plan.
401k Plan with Employer Match.
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, sick leave, volunteer time off and parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Career development and potential for advancement opportunities.
Performance bonuses.
Employee Recognition Rewards Program.
Benefits package will depend on your position, location and other eligibility requirements.
About Uniguest
Uniguest is the global leader in providing highly secure, fully managed customer-facing technology solutions on an outsourced basis to the hospitality, senior living, specialty retail, education, and corporate sectors. Our suite of turnkey consumer-facing technology solutions includes hardware and software solution packages, system implementation, and 24/7/365 multi-lingual support for public space kiosks, purpose-built kiosks (PC, iMac, tablet), digital signage, Interactive TV, tablets, remote printing, and more all designed to deliver a consistent and safe experience to our clients customers.
Uniguest is committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing all people equal access to employment without regard to personal characteristics that are unrelated to their ability, performance, or qualifications. Uniguest prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, age, or any other basis protected by law.
Apply Now