Regional HR Director – North America

T2 Utility Engineers•Houston, TX

About The Position

Are you ready to shape the human resources landscape across a dynamic and rapidly expanding region. Kiwa is seeking a visionary Regional HR Director to lead our HR transformation across multiple business entities in North America & Canada. From our U.S. headquarters in Houston, you will take on a strategic leadership role overseeing more than 2,000 employees driving transformation, harmonization, HR excellence and operational agility in line with our global vision. This is not a supporting role—it’s a directive position, designed to architect the HR strategy in a period of exceptional growth in close collaboration with the responsible COO and global CHRO. You’ll be the guiding force behind a unified HR agenda across the region.

Requirements

Proven international HR leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of US and Canada benefits in a self-medical insured environment.
Strong track record in M&A and post-merger HR integration.
Expertise in HCM systems and employment condition harmonization.
Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
Decisive leadership and exceptional stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in English; Spanish or other languages are a plus.
An experienced HR leader who understands the possibilities and challenges of working in a matrix organization
Based in or willing to relocate to the Houston area.
U.S. citizen or Green Card holder (mandatory).
A connector and influencer who sets direction and builds alignment.
Able to operate within a global framework while delivering local impact.

Nice To Haves

Spanish or other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a team of senior HR professionals across diverse companies who will initially be reporting into this role with a dotted line.
Enable HR to continue to support the aggressive organic and inorganic growth strategy.
Own all regional M&A matters, including all due-diligence and all subsequent integration topics.
Champion and support building a Kiwa culture across North America & Canada.
Align HR strategy with business goals and global corporate policies.
Harmonize tools and employment conditions.
Implement and optimize HR and Payroll systems to gain efficiency and elevate our employee value proposition.
Shape and execute regional HR strategy with precision and impact.
Provide expert guidance on policy, organizational development, and change management.
Oversee HR budgeting and financial planning.
Foster performance and growth across a diverse HR team.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal standards.