Senior Director of Human Resources, Americas

Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

About The Job

Though you may not know us by name, you’ve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we’ve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world’s biggest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: to enhance the eating and drinking experience, nourishing the people and communities we serve.

As the Senior Director of Human Resources, Americas, you will be a key strategic partner to the President and Senior Leadership Team, responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that align with business goals across the U.S. and Mexico. You will drive talent management and organizational development initiatives that support growth, cultural transformation, and operational excellence. This role reports directly to the Company President and is integral to our leadership team, contributing to business strategy and organizational effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute HR strategies that support talent management, workforce planning, and leadership development, aligning with overall business goals.

• Collaborate with the President of the Americas and the Senior Leadership Team to leverage HR insights that drive business growth, optimize operational efficiency, and foster a high-performance culture.

• Lead and develop HR teams in Carol Stream, IL, and Reynosa, MX, supporting our 1,500 employees, ensuring consistency and excellence in HR practices across the U.S. and Mexico.

• Shape organizational development initiatives, including succession planning and leadership development.

• Champion a culture of inclusion and belonging to drive employee engagement and improve retention.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws in both the U.S. and Mexico, mitigating risks and upholding company standards.

• Leverage HR data and analytics to drive business decisions and optimize workforce strategies.

• Partner with group leadership and cross-functional teams to align HR strategies with regional and global business goals in a matrix environment.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring HR functions evolve to meet changing business needs.

Who You Are

• Strategic Thinker: You balance high-level vision with tactical execution to drive long-term HR and business strategies.

• Collaborative and Inspiring Leader: You work effectively across departments in a matrix environment, inspiring your team to deliver impactful HR solutions.

• Change Leader: You excel in managing complex change initiatives, navigating through business transformations with minimal disruption.

• Results-Driven and Ambitious: You are focused on achieving and exceeding business goals, demonstrating tenacity, ambition, and a relentless drive to excel in a high-performance environment.

• Performance Coach and Talent Developer: You excel in recruiting, hiring, and developing high-performing teams. You act as a mentor and coach, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving our team to achieve their highest potential.

• Clear Communicator: You speak and write effectively in interactions with staff, clients, and customers. 

• Trusted Partner:  You create value-add relationships with stakeholders and foster a culture of accountability among colleagues.

Skills/Experience We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in HR leadership across multiple locations, particularly in the U.S. and Mexico.

• Expertise in strategic workforce planning, organizational development, and succession planning.

• Proven strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive HR strategies that align with and impact business objectives.

• Knowledge of labor laws in both the U.S. and Mexico.

• Proficiency in using HR metrics and analytics to drive decisions.

• Proven success in building and leading high-performing teams.

• Ability to interface effectively with business leaders to reach consensus and deliver results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related fi