What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional HR Services Manager Americas position at Bekaert?
Be part of something bigger!
As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140 year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
Purpose and Mission
Leads and integrates HR Services delivery and Total Rewards management across North America, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and competitive, cost-effective reward practices. The role combines regional HR operations leadership with hands-on ownership of compensation and benefits programmes, with a strong focus on medical, retirement, and insurance plans administration, optimisation, and governance.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
Regional HR Services Leadership
- Lead, develop and steer the HR Services organisation across North America, covering payroll, administration, HRIS and local reward execution
- Ensure efficient, standardised and compliant service delivery, aligned with Group HR strategy and governance
- Act as regional escalation point for service delivery issues and drive continuous improvement
- Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership teams to ensure strong operational support and employee experience
- Lead and develop a diverse, international HR operations team
Total Rewards & Benefits Management
- Own the design, administration, and optimisation of employee benefits programmes, including:
- Medical, dental, vision and wellbeing plans
- Retirement plans (e.g. 401(k), pension schemes)
- Life, disability and voluntary insurance programmes
- Ensure all benefit plans are compliant with relevant legislation (e.g. ERISA, IRS requirements) and properly administered
- Act as primary liaison with external benefit providers and insurers, managing vendor performance and cost optimisation
- Drive continuous improvement of benefit programmes balancing competitiveness, cost efficiency and employee value proposition
- Lead communication and education efforts to ensure employee understanding and engagement with benefits
Compensation & Reward Governance
- Oversee salary administration, job evaluation, and reward frameworks aligned with global strategy
- Support annual compensation cycles, benchmarking, and salary structure evolution
- Contribute to executive and long-term incentive plans implementation where applicable
- Act as advisor to HR and business leaders on compensation and reward matters
Payroll, HRIS & Compliance
- Ensure accurate and compliant payroll operations across US and Canada, including tax and regulatory obligations
- Oversee HRIS systems, data integrity, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Maintain audit readiness and support both internal and external audits
- Ensure proper documentation, controls and governance frameworks
Skills
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Finance, Business or related field
- 10 years of relevant experience in core HR operations and/or Total Rewards leadership, ideally in a manufacturing / industrial / production environment
- Strong experience in benefits management (healthcare, retirement plans, insurance)
- Experience managing payroll and HRIS systems in a complex environment. UltiPro/UKG software preferred but not necessary
- Possess strong working knowledge of US legislation related to payroll and benefits
- Ability to problem solve, detail -oriented and able to maintain confidentiality
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
Be bold and take the leap!
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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