[Remote] Interim Human Resources Director (6-month assignment)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. QLM Search is a global manufacturing organization with revenues exceeding $500 million and operations across North America and Europe. They are seeking an experienced Interim HR Director to provide leadership across various HR functions during a period of transition, ensuring continuity and supporting executive leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Skills

• 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

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