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Director Human Resources Americas

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Job Description - Director Human Resources Americas


Company Description:


 


Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.


 


Job Posting External

Location: New Bremen, OH (onsite)


About the Role


We are seeking a strategic, experienced Director of Human Resources to lead and advance our HR strategy across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. This role is pivotal in shaping a modern, business partner focused HR organization that enables growth, strengthens leadership capability, and delivers a best-in-class employee experience across the region.


Reporting directly to the CHRO, you will lead the Americas HR organization, partner closely with senior leaders, and play a key role in aligning regional execution with our global people strategy.


What You’ll Do



  • Provide overall leadership and direction for the HR function across the Americas, ensuring alignment with the company’s global HR strategy.

  • Partner with senior business leaders to deliver people solutions that drive performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

  • Evolve the regional HR operating model into a true business partnership, leveraging best practices and scalable solutions.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executives on talent strategy, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement.

  • Collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence to deploy global initiatives efficiently and effectively.

  • Support enterprise level priorities.

  • Equip leaders to apply HR strategies consistently and hold teams accountable for people outcomes.

  • Develop and maintain executive level HR metrics and dashboards to track workforce trends, turnover, development progress, and engagement.


What We’re Looking For



  • 8–15 years of progressive HR leadership experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (equivalent experience considered for candidates with 12+ years of relevant HR leadership experience)

  • Proven experience leading multi country or regional HR organizations

  • Ability to travel approximately 10–20% across North America and Latin America


Preferred Qualifications



  • Strong business acumen with the ability to influence at senior leadership levels

  • Deep knowledge of HR best practices

  • Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high performing HR teams

  • Experience operating in global organizations


Why Join Us



  • Lead the HR strategy during a time of growth and transformation

  • Partner directly with executive leadership and influence enterprise-wide outcomes

  • Make a lasting impact on leadership development, culture, and employee experience

  • Be part of a collaborative, globally connected HR organization


Ready to Apply?


If you’re a strategic HR leader who thrives in complex, multi region environments and is passionate about building strong, future ready organizations, we’d love to hear from you.


 


Work Authorization:


 


Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.



No agency calls please.


 


Compensation and Benefits:


 


Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.


EOE Veterans/Disabilities


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