Burkert USA Corp
Vice President Human Resources
Burkert USA Corp, Huntersville, North Carolina, United States, 28078
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Reports to President Region USCA (with dotted line to Head of HR International) Company Overview Burkert USA Corp is a global manufacturer of valves, sensors, and controllers for liquid and gas handling applications. A family-owned company founded in the U.S. in 1984, Burkert thrives on innovation, inclusion, and a collaborative culture that values employee input. With a strong commitment to work-life balance, professional development, and employee well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support both personal and professional growth. Position Summary The Vice President of Human Resources is a key executive leader responsible for shaping and delivering HR strategies that advance Burkert’s growth, culture, and performance. This role serves as both the head of HR for Burkert USA Corp and the Regional HR Partner for North America (USA and Canada), acting as the critical liaison between local HR operations and global corporate HR. As a strategic advisor and cultural ambassador, this leader partners closely with senior leadership and manufacturing teams to drive a high-performance, people-centric culture, ensuring regional HR priorities are executed with excellence and aligned with global best practices. Key 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. Required Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications SHRM (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) or HRCI (PHR/SPHR) certification. Master’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Huntersville, NC (with regional oversight for USA and Canada) Reports To:
Reports to President Region USCA (with dotted line to Head of HR International) Company Overview Burkert USA Corp is a global manufacturer of valves, sensors, and controllers for liquid and gas handling applications. A family-owned company founded in the U.S. in 1984, Burkert thrives on innovation, inclusion, and a collaborative culture that values employee input. With a strong commitment to work-life balance, professional development, and employee well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support both personal and professional growth. Position Summary The Vice President of Human Resources is a key executive leader responsible for shaping and delivering HR strategies that advance Burkert’s growth, culture, and performance. This role serves as both the head of HR for Burkert USA Corp and the Regional HR Partner for North America (USA and Canada), acting as the critical liaison between local HR operations and global corporate HR. As a strategic advisor and cultural ambassador, this leader partners closely with senior leadership and manufacturing teams to drive a high-performance, people-centric culture, ensuring regional HR priorities are executed with excellence and aligned with global best practices. Key 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. Required Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications SHRM (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) or HRCI (PHR/SPHR) certification. Master’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Human Resources Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Burkert USA Corp by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
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