EVP Human Resources - Technology, Artificial Intelligence

The EVP, Human Resources Technology-Artificial Intelligence will be a key member of the executive leadership team for fast growing Series C private company positioning for an IPO 2027/28.

As an accomplished HR strategic leader, you will drive change transformation and strategy execution to achieve specific business results. This position is responsible for strengthening overall employee culture and driving change management at all levels throughout our client's diverse and multi-cultural organization to optimize efficiency in their operations while also influencing and infusing company values in alignment with their growth.

This role is highly visible within our client's organization and requires a change agent who is a collaborative and strategic professional. The ideal candidate is both people oriented and business savvy with the ability to combine creativity and pragmatism effortlessly.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the overall HR strategy to drive a culture of high employee engagement in alignment with the business strategy.
• Provide leadership and expertise for the full scope of HR functions on a Americas regional level.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Management team in the development of company plans and programs to advise on the potential impact on people, resources, and logistics.
• Develop and implement short and long-range programs and initiatives to drive organizational effectiveness, professional development, and overall management and performance of employees.
• Continually assess the competitiveness and equity of all programs and practices across our global offices and against relevant companies, industries, regions, and markets.
• Anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management
• Build, manage, and motivate impactful HR team to meet and exceed organization and departmental goals and objectives.
• Extract and share relevant insights to coach and empower managers to positively influence and impact workplace culture in alignment with our Company values.
• Serve as the corporate liaison to advise and consult on cross-functional policies, processes, and facilitate relevant internal communication to employees, managers, and departments in all global offices.
• Define and monitor relevant metrics, ROI, and KPIs to proactively diagnose and address employment and operational related trends.

Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree in Human Resources or in a related field. MBA is preferred.
• At least 10-15 years of Strategic HR experience leading HR strategy development in a relevant B2B Industrial global markets preferred.
• 10 years of senior leadership global HR experience. Board experience ideal.
• Excellent leadership and management skills to enable the creation of a highly capable and sustainable Human Resources Function.
• Strong strategic planner with ability to develop, manage, and execute Human Resources strategies for a global HR Function.
• Capable of driving change transformation and strategy execution to achieve specific business results.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with all functional areas of HR.
• Demonstrated experience attracting, managing, developing, coaching, evaluating, and retaining staff.
• Ability to lead, influence, and motivate individuals and teams. Skilled in holding people accountable and developing their abilities to do their jobs.
• Strong business acumen, creativity, and problem solving skills combined with a bias for action.
• Tactful collaboration and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and empathize with others and anticipate, respond, and pivot to the needs of the employees and business within a multi-cultural organization.
• Articulate communicator with polished written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong process orientation and project management skills with the ability to delegate successfully and manage ambiguity objectivity.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).