Remote Regional Director, HR Operations

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• Lead regional HR operations across total rewards, HRIS, payroll, and international mobility—driving efficient, compliant, and scalable processes that support business growth.
• Design and deliver compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent while meeting local requirements and aligning with PALFINGER’s global framework.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across multiple countries, managing complexity with precision and accountability.
• Champion digital HR solutions by driving adoption of HRIS and employee self-service tools, leading regional system rollouts and change management in partnership with global teams.
• Build and lead a high-performing team while managing international assignments end-to-end, fostering cross-functional collaboration and a culture of excellence.
  

Your Responsibilities

• Lead regional HR operations across total rewards, HRIS, payroll, and international mobility—driving efficient, compliant, and scalable processes that support business growth.
• Design and deliver compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent while meeting local requirements and aligning with PALFINGER’s global framework.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across multiple countries, managing complexity with precision and accountability.
• Champion digital HR solutions by driving adoption of HRIS and employee self-service tools, leading regional system rollouts and change management in partnership with global teams.
• Build and lead a high-performing team while managing international assignments end-to-end, fostering cross-functional collaboration and a culture of excellence.
  

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR operations experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success leading compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS functions, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience with ADP, SuccessFactors, and global mobility practices such as immigration, tax equalization, and assignment cost estimation.
• Strong experience with payroll and HRIS systems, as well as Microsoft Office tools; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated project management and change leadership skills with deep knowledge of regional labor laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support regional and global HR initiatives.
  

What We Offer

• Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 + Bonus Eligible
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
• Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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