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. We provide a work environment where you can learn and grow, shaping the future of the industry.

Director HR and HSEQ North America

As the lead position for the HR & HSEQ function in North America, the Director 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 and for ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all operations.

Along with the functional teams, the Director will promote a culture of safety and sustainability, implementing effective HSEQ systems, policies, and procedures throughout the organization.

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…