Senior Director, HR, iDirect

Who YOU are and what You can become:  

Are you and SR HR Leader who has global experience working closely with EU work counsels? Are you looking to work for an organization that highly values strategic HR leadership and to be part of the executive leadership team?  ST Engineering iDirect is seeking a transformational HR Senior Director to lead global human resources strategy across a complex, evolving business environment. This role is not a maintenance HR position, it is a turnaround and integration leadership role requiring a strong operator who can stabilize, align, and modernize the workforce.

 

Who WE are and where WE are going:  

At ST Engineering iDirect, we’re reshaping the future of global connectivity. As a leader in satellite communications, our groundbreaking technology empowers customers to grow, innovate, and transform their networks. Here, your skills and passion meet our vision and expertise to create something extraordinary. If you're ready to tackle technology’s biggest challenges and redefine how the world connects, the most exciting chapter of your career awaits. With ST Engineering iDirect, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning! 

 

What YOU will do: 

The selected leader will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, driving organizational effectiveness, workforce transformation, and global HR integration across the U.S. and Europe.

 

In This Role, You Will:

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to executive leadership, develop and execute HR strategy aligned to business objectives, and lead/mentor a global HR team across the U.S. and Europe.
• Oversee the full HR lifecycle including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation & benefits, compliance, reporting, and ensure alignment with corporate shared services.
• Lead organizational restructuring and change management, support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, and operate effectively in evolving or contracting environments.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. employment laws and European labor frameworks (including works partnering with international stakeholders).
• Drive engagement, leadership development, succession planning, workforce development, and serve as an employee advocate and culture leader.
• Support HRIS implementations and optimization, manage workforce data (hiring, terminations, transfers, promotions), and oversee advanced reporting and analytics.
• Foster an inclusive culture, implement engagement initiatives, oversee training and career development, manage employee relations (investigations, coaching, exit processes), and model leadership frameworks.
• Oversee benefits programs including 401(k), open enrollment, leave management, ensure compliance with FMLA and Americans with Disabilities Act Amended Act (ADAAA), and manage STD/LTD programs.
• Manage workers’ compensation programs, return-to-work coordination, accommodations, legal matters, and ADAAA-aligned processes.
• Lead leadership development, succession planning, performance management, and enterprise-wide training initiatives.
• Oversee compliance training programs, contract labor management, and ensure completion tracking and reporting.
• Develop and drive corporate social responsibility initiatives and community engagement aligned with leadership vision.
• Manage pay adjustments and compensation initiatives in partnership with the Center of Excellence.
• Ensure effective internal communications, including oversight of company messaging, social media, and digital platforms.

 

What YOU need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and applicable employment laws
• Demonstrated experience in organizational transformation, restructuring, and mergers & acquisitions
• Working knowledge of HR practices across U.S., Europe, and Asia, including experience with unions and works councils
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to ma