What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Human Resources & Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) position at OpTech Enterprise Solutions and Careers?
Are you a systems-minded leader with a precision-driven approach to HR and safety management? We’re seeking a Director of Human Resources & EHS to architect and lead integrated HR and Environmental, Health & Safety strategies across our U.S. and Mexico operations.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in operational structure, ensures compliance, and builds robust programs that scale with growth. Based in our San Antonio office, this director will join the senior leadership team and serve as a strategic partner in shaping a culture of excellence, accountability, and safety.
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What You’ll Do:
Strategic Leadership & Systems Integration
- Develop and operationalize HR and EHS strategies aligned with business objectives, regulations, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
- Build unified policies that accommodate both U.S. and Mexican legal frameworks while respecting cultural distinctions.
- Lead strategic workforce planning, organizational development, and change management efforts.
Human Resources Oversight
- Direct HR functions across both countries: recruitment, compensation, benefits, compliance, payroll, training, and employee engagement.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes through KPIs, audits, and feedback loops.
- Lead cross-border compliance efforts, including labor law adherence, investigations, and agency inspections (e.g., STPS, IMSS).
EHS Leadership
- Design and deploy risk-based safety programs and environmental strategies that meet OSHA, EPA, and STPS standards.
- Champion zero-incident culture through proactive training, inspections, audits, and corrective action systems.
- Lead emergency preparedness, industrial safety, and environmental risk mitigation initiatives across facilities.
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What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10 years of progressive HR/EHS leadership, with 3 years in a bi-national or international setting.
- Expert knowledge of U.S. and Mexico labor and safety regulations.
- Strong background in regulated environments such as manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Proven success in building scalable systems and high-performance teams.
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Ideal Profile:
This position requires a detail-oriented, process-driven, and analytical leader who thrives in complex environments and excels in compliance, systems management, and cross-functional leadership. You enjoy solving intricate regulatory puzzles, building robust safety frameworks, and aligning people strategies with measurable business outcomes.
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Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) & holidays
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Apply now if you’re ready to bring rigor, structure, and operational discipline to an organization driving growth and excellence across borders.