Vice President, Human Resources - Americas

Freudenberg

Farmington Hills, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Administration, Business Strategy, Candidate Pipeline, Change Management, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, Green Business, Human Resources, Human Resources Strategy, Industrial Relations, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Negotiation Skills, Operational Strategy, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Regulatory Compliance, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Talent Management, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Farmington Hills, Michigan
POSTED
25 days ago

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership
    • Develop and implement the HR strategy for the Americas region in close alignment with global HR and regional business leadership
    • Serve as a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, contributing to overall business strategy and decision-making
    • Align HR initiatives with organizational goals to drive sustainable business success
  • Organizational Effectiveness & Transformation
    • Act as a change agent, leading organizational development, restructuring, and transformation initiatives
    • Provide strategic direction on performance management and talent development
    • Support regional footprint strategy including workforce planning, relocations, and structural changes
  • HR Operations & Service Excellence
    • Oversee all HR functions including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, employee relations, training, and payroll
    • Ensure consistent, high-quality HR services across all locations in the Americas
    • Drive standardization and alignment with global HR policies, programs, and processes
  • Employee & Labor Relations
    • Lead and resolve complex employee and labor relations matters during periods of change
    • Serve as a trusted partner and lead negotiator with employee representative groups
    • Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws and regulations
  • Talent & Reward Strategy
    • Review and maintain competitive salary structures and career frameworks across the region
    • Strengthen talent pipelines and organizational capability through strategic workforce initiatives

Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of proven senior HR leadership experience within a multinational organization, ideally in both corporate and manufacturing environments
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business-aligned HR strategies
  • Strong expertise in organizational transformation, labor relations, and change management
  • Deep understanding of U.S. and regional labor laws and HR compliance requirements
  • A balanced approach to both strategic leadership and operational execution
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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About the Company

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Freudenberg

Freudenberg – ein globales Technologieunternehmen mit rund 48.000 Mitarbeitenden in rund 60 Ländern und einem Umsatz von mehr als 8,8 Milliarden Euro im Jahr 2020. Hauptsitz der Unternehmensgruppe ist Weinheim, inmitten der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar. Soweit die Zahlen und Fakten. Doch was treibt uns an? Es ist der Exzellenzanspruch, mit dem wir unsere Kunden voranbringen. Die Branchenvielfalt, die immer neue Anwendungen ermöglicht. Die Innovationskraft, die auf unserer langjährigen Material-, System- und Technologiekompetenz basiert und von vielfältigen Teams inspiriert wird. Die Werte, die uns seit rund 170 Jahren leiten. Und der feste Wille, Verantwortung für Umwelt und Gesellschaft zu übernehmen. All das macht uns aus.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Medical Devices and Supplies
WEBSITE
https://www.freudenberg.com/careers