What we will achieve together : The HR Director will play a pivotal role in driving our business strategy by fostering the design and implementation of a high-performing organization. This includes attracting top talent, nurturing employee development, and creating a rewarding workplace culture that reflects SEB Professional's core values. Collaborating closely with stakeholders at SEB Professional and Groupe SEB, the HR Director will champion a culture of excellence and ensure the adoption of best practices throughout the organization. Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 USD annually. Key Responsibilities: * Plan, implement and identify effective and reliable HR strategies, policies, and operating systems to support business needs. * As part of the senior management team, this position will work closely with the other members acting as business partners to make the necessary decisions for its business entity, considering the policies and directions of Groupe SEB. * Develop strategic workforce planning, processes, and tools to ensure the business has access to the right talent to execute the business strategy, including labor cost management and appropriate change management. * Drive business results by attracting talent and ensuring an effective performance management and training system that aligns performance to business objectives and SEB Values. * Promote a high-performance culture that will attract and engage talent through a culture of recognition. * Structure appropriate compensation & benefits programs that align with market practices and SEB policies, including proper position definition and valuation. * Define and manage the administrative processes and HR procedures with local regulations and SEB policies (Hiring, terminations, benefits administration, and payroll processes). * Ensure an appropriate working environment based on SEB's code of ethics, policies, and procedures that align with health & safety work environment. Bring your competencies : * Experience - 10+ years of demonstrated progressively increasing levels of leadership experience. Must have experience directly managing a team with technical products. * Education - Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, or related. * Key Skills - Ability to build positive relationships with employees, address grievances, and foster a positive work environment, working cross functional/ global collaboration and leading organizational transitions and implementing new HR initiatives effectively. * Traits - Strong Leadership and Communication, Strategic Thinking and Planning, Problem Solving. What would set you apart: * A passion for coffee. * Experience Manufacturing or Food and Beverage Equipment. Overview: * Type of employment: Full-time - Exempt * Workplace type: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) Irvine, CA Why SEB Professional North America? Whether working remotely, in one of our offices, or flexing between the two, we offer a number of benefits and perks to support you and your family. Please ask your recruiter for additional details regarding our benefits. * Medical / Dental / Vision insurance - generous employer contribution * 401(K) program w/ up to 9% employer contribution * On Site Gym * 12 Paid Holidays * Voluntary benefits and discounts programs Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) SEB Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see OFCCP Equal Employment. Additional Information * Duration (if applicable): Non Applicable * Job Type: Permanent contract * City: Irvine, CA * Schedule: Full-time * Minimum annual compensation (individual bonuses included): 140000 * Maximum annual compensation (individual bonuses included): 160000