Director, HR Operational Excellence and Compliance

Role: Lead North America HR compliance governance, operations, and modernization, focusing on compliance, immigration, onboarding, and Talent Acquisition processes to strengthen Bayer's operational license. Responsibilities: oversee governance across U.S. and Canadian HR functions, manage risk, drive process improvements, implement AI-enabled automation, design future operating models blending internal teams, external vendors, and digital tools; lead cross-functional stakeholder collaborations and audit readiness efforts. Requirements: extensive senior leadership experience in HR operations, compliance, or governance; proven success in enterprise transformation, resource model design, and vendor strategy; deep knowledge of U.S. HR compliance (ERISA, immigration, audit management); strong stakeholder management and systems-thinking skills. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred); experience with Workday or similar HR tech ecosystems; familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, automation, and AI applications; vendor governance experience. High-value: HR compliance, ERISA oversight, cross-border U.S./Canada implications, digital transformation, AI automation, complex stakeholder engagement, governance frameworks. Work setup: multiple U.S. locations, flexible options; no specific travel mentioned.