Interim Human Resources Director

• Requirement to begin assignment in the next 7 days

Our client is a global manufacturing organisation with revenues exceeding $500 millio
n and operations across North America & Europe

The business is seeking an experienced Interim HR Direct
or to provide leadership across compensation, benefits, talent management, HR operations, compliance, and strategic business partnering during a period of transition.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring continuity across key people processes, supporting executive leadership teams, and maintaining effective HR operations across multiple geographies.

• Lead the management of employee benefits programmes across the United States and Canada
• Partner with external brokers, consultants, and insurance carriers to ensure effective programme delivery and compliance.
• Oversee benefits governance and regulatory compliance.
• Support the ongoing review and enhancement of benefit offerings.
• Compensation
• Lead annual compensation planning activities, including merit reviews and incentive programmes.
• Manage compensation communications and governance processes.
• Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis.
• Oversee job evaluation, job description development, and FLSA status determinations.

Talent & Performance Management

• Manage the organisation's performance management and talent review processes.
• Coordinate annual performance and succession planning cycles.
• Develop and implement tools, resources, and training programmes for managers and employees.
• Support leadership development and organisational capability initiatives.

HR Compliance & Employee Relations

• Provide oversight of HR policies, procedures, and compliance programmes.
• Support employee relations matters, investigations, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation and company policies.
• HR Systems & Operations
• Provide oversight and governance of HRIS platforms and key HR processes.
• Support continuous improvement across HR operations and service delivery.
• Utilise workforce data and reporting to support decision-making and business planning.

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Act as HR Business Partner to executive leaders across corporate, commercial, innovation, and business support functions
• .Support leadership teams on organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Serve as the primary corporate HR interface for teams in the Netherlands and India.

HR Leadership & Communications

• Lead and support members of the HR team.
• Drive effective communication of HR programmes, policies, and initiatives across the organisation.
• Support organisational change and business initiatives as required.

Experience Required

• Proven experience operating at HR Director level within a manufacturing, industrial, or multinational environment.
• Strong expertise across compensation, benefits, talent management, HR compliance, and employee relations.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and operating within complex organisational structures.
• Knowledge of US and Canadian employment practices and benefits administration.
• Experience leading HR teams and managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.