Vice President Human Resources at Burkert

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family- owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? 

Did you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shape and champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture that values employee engagement, diversity, and continuous development.
• Serve as a cultural role model, promoting Burkert values and furthering organizational development to deliver excellence for both employees and customers.
• Act as the primary strategic HR liaison between the USA/Canada region and Corporate HR, ensuring alignment of regional initiatives with global standards and practices.
• Develop and execute regional HR strategies that align with business objectives, including continuous assessment and improvement of policies, procedures, and programs.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic business planning, integrating HR insights into organizational goals.
• Oversee and elevate end-to-end talent management: acquisition, development, performance, engagement, and retention.
• Lead and evolve the performance management process, ensuring alignment with a culture of accountability and development.
• Provide executive coaching and HR guidance to senior leadership on organizational development, succession planning, and regional HR challenges.
• Design and direct competitive compensation and benefits programs in alignment with corporate philosophy and market benchmarks.
• Collaborate with finance to create and manage HR budgets and workforce planning forecasts.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing HR team, fostering strategic execution and operational excellence.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, local, and international labor laws applicable to the region.
• Drive organizational development and change management efforts to enhance adaptability and growth.
• Oversee regional training and development programs that build capability and readiness at all organizational levels.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in strategic leadership roles within complex, fast-paced, and matrixed organizations.
• Comprehensive expertise across all core HR disciplines, including HR Strategy, Talent Management & Acquisition, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement, Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), and Compliance & Risk Management.
• Knowledge of employment legislation at the federal, state, local, and international levels, with demonstrated ability to ensure compliance and mitigate risk globally.
• Experience operating in global manufacturing environments, collaborating effectively across geographies and cultures.
• Ability to align HR strategies and programs with organizational goals related to growth, profitability, operations, and workforce planning.
• Ability to communicate complex HR strategies and policies clearly to diverse audiences, including executives, managers, and front-line employees.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships across functions, locations, and leadership levels.
• Ability to lead initiatives that promote performance-based and inclusive workplace practices across multiple locations.
• Ability to lead teams by providing both strategic direction and direct operational support as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt strategies in response to evolving organizational needs and changing business environments.
• Experience implementing initiatives that improve workforce capability, streamline HR processes, and strengthen organizational culture to support business objectives.
• SHRM (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) or HRCI (PHR/SPHR) certification.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.

Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application.