Director HR

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

 

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Director HR and HSEQ North America 

 

As the lead position for the HR & HSEQ function in North America the position will strategically lead and 
oversee the HR and HSEQ functions to align and support organizational goals and objectives. The role 
serves as an interface and strategic business partner to the Executive team with Global HR & HSEQ. The 
position is responsible for all aspects of human resources management that impact the 
employee/employer life cycle. The position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with health, 
safety, environmental and quality standards across all operations. The position along with the function 
teams will promote a culture of safety and sustainability, implementing effective HSEQ systems, policies 
and procedures throughout the organization.  

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

  
Strategic HR and HSEQ Management

 

• Responsible for the development and implementation of HR & HSEQ strategies that support 
  and promote the company's long-term success  
• Drives the development and implementation of HR & HSEQ processes and initiatives to 
  ensure the functional teams have all the material in their respective portfolios required to 
  support the organization  
• Ensures compliance with corporate guidelines, standards and processes in relation to HR 
  and HSEQ in North America
• Provides guidance on strategic HR topics and represents regional needs to Chief HR and 
  HSEQ Officer and Corporate HR
• In collaboration with functional and operational leadership identifies, develops and executes 
  on strategic campaigns where relevant to improve safety and health and wellness
• Acts as the conduit for global strategic issues and projects / initiatives from the COE's to 
  North America and acts as a Subject Matter Expert and generalist for strategic HR issues 

  
Operational Functional Responsibility

 

• Responsible for the management and optimization of all HR operations in North America, 
  including employee recruitment, onboarding, talent management, performance appraisal, 
  employee retention and development. 
• Supports the development and execution of campaigns, programs and initiatives to enhance 
  the employee experience inc; onboarding, learning & development, benefits and 
  compensation strategies
• Ensures smooth personnel management and compliance with local, State and Federal legal 
  requirements 
• Promotes standardized HSEQ systems, standards and processes to drive operational 
  excellence
• Promotes unique HSE related campaigns to improve HSE performance 
• Ensures highest level of functional data management integrity and reporting performance to 
  meet local and global requirements  

 

 

Business Partner

 

• Leads the team of HR Business Partners and HSEQ experts to ensure that functional 
  initiatives are effectively implemented across all operations  
• Works closely with the busine