Senior Director, Global Human Resources

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Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., is a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of small household and commercial appliances. Our culture emphasizes hard work, ethical behavior, and teamwork. We are dedicated to creating products that have satisfied customers for over 100 years.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sr. Director, Global Human Resources to shape our enterprise‑wide people strategy and lead HR operations across U.S. and international locations.

The Sr. Director, Global HR serves as a key advisor to the CEO and senior leadership, setting the vision for how HR partners with the business. This role leads global HR Business Partners and Total Rewards teams, drives talent and organizational strategies, and ensures scalable and consistent HR practices across all regions. They will guide workforce planning, organizational design, leadership development and global compliance while championing a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

• Set the strategic direction for the HR model and establish scalable global HR frameworks.
• Advise senior leadership on organizational strategy, workforce planning, and talent needs.
• Lead enterprise-wide performance management, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Strengthen people leadership capability through coaching, tools, and training.
• Use people analytics to guide executive decisions and anticipate workforce needs.
• Oversee global employee relations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead and develop global HRBPs and Total Rewards teams.
• Ensure HR processes and practices comply with domestic and international regulations.
• Represent HR in senior and executive-level discussions.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree strongly preferred.
• SPHR or SHRM‑SCP required.
• 12‑15+ years of progressive HR leadership, including 5+ years at Director/Sr. Director level.
• Experience leading global or multi‑site HR operations.
• Expertise across Organizational Design, Talent Management, Total Rewards, and Employee Relations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or similar environments preferred.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred) and Microsoft Office.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company HSA contributions.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Profit sharing.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and a paid charitable day.
• Summer hours to support work‑life balance.
• Employee discounts on Hamilton Beach products.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Our employees enjoy working in a tobacco‑free and drug‑free environment. We do not consider candidates who use tobacco products.

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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