Director HR & HSEQ

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 30,000+ employees and over €5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.


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Director HR and HSEQ North America

As the lead position for the HR & HSEQ function in North America the position will strategically lead and
oversee the HR and HSEQ functions to align and support organizational goals and objectives. The role
serves as an interface and strategic business partner to the Executive team with Global HR & HSEQ. The
position is responsible for all aspects of human resources management that impact the
employee/employer life cycle. The position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with health,
safety, environmental and quality standards across all operations. The position along with the function
teams will promote a culture of safety and sustainability, implementing effective HSEQ systems, policies
and procedures throughout the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic HR and HSEQ Management

• Responsible for the development and implementation of HR & HSEQ strategies that support
  and promote the company's long-term success
• Drives the development and implementation of HR & HSEQ processes and initiatives to
  ensure the functional teams have all the material in their respective portfolios required to
  support the organization
• Ensures compliance with corporate guidelines, standards and processes in relation to HR
  and HSEQ in North America
• Provides guidance on strategic HR topics and represents regional needs to Chief HR and
  HSEQ Officer and Corporate HR
• In collaboration with functional and operational leadership identifies, develops and executes
  on strategic campaigns where relevant to improve safety and health and wellness
• Acts as the conduit for global strategic issues and projects / initiatives from the COE's to
  North America and acts as a Subject Matter Expert and generalist for strategic HR issues

Operational Functional Responsibility

• Responsible for the management and optimization of all HR operations in North America,
  including employee recruitment, onboarding, talent management, performance appraisal,
  employee retention and development.
• Supports the development and execution of campaigns, programs and initiatives to enhance
  the employee experience inc; onboarding, learning & development, benefits and
  compensation strategies
• Ensures smooth personnel management and compliance with local, State and Federal legal
  requirements
• Promotes standardized HSEQ systems, standards and processes to drive operational
  excellence
• Promotes unique HSE related campaigns to improve HSE performance
• Ensures highest level of functional data management integrity and reporting performance to
  meet local and global requirements

Business Partner

• Leads the team of HR Business Partners and HSEQ experts to ensure that functional
  initiatives are effectively implemented across all operations
• Works closely with the business partners to understand the business strategy and deliver
  HR solutions that meet the business needs
• Collaborates with the Chief HR, HSEQ Officer and Corporate HR in the development of
  innovative HR solutions that reflect specific local needs

Labor law

• Ensures compliance with all labor law regulations in North America as well as in other
  countries in which the company operates
• Develops and updates employment contracts, policies and procedures to ensure
  compliance with laws and regulations where relevant

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• The ability to develop a long-term HR strategy and align it with the company's objectives
• The ability to lead, motivate and manage a team of HR professionals
• Comprehensive knowledge of labor law in the region North America and an understanding
  of international legislation
• Strong awareness and interest in HSE to support functional SME's
• The ability to plan, manage and implement HR and HSEQ projects and initiatives in an
  international context
• A strong awareness of compliance with company policies and processes, ethical standards
  and legal requirements
• The ability to forecast the organization's staffing requirements and to plan measures for
  long-term talent development
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in an international environment
• Ability to analyze HR data and derive insights to continuously improve HR practices

Qualifications

• Completed Master's degree or similar qualification in Human Resources Management,
  Business Administration, Law / Labor Law or a related discipline
• Interest in the area of Health Management, Safety, Environment is desirable
• Minimum of 10-12 years progressive HR experience
• Proven experience in senior HR positions, ideally in a global environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of labor law in the region North America as well as experience in
  international legal compliance
• Solid experience in the implementation of HSEQ initiatives, projects and programs
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team of HR professionals
  lead a team of HR professionals
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives align HR
  initiatives with business objectives

If you have any questions please contact Jason Alan Jaure ([email protected]).


Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.


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Bilfinger North America Inc.

Human Resources

Permanent

Management

Bilfinger Office