Executive Director Human Resources

7 Research Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, USA

Posted Tuesday3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Executive Director, Human Resources

JTEKT North America

Human Resources

CEO

Executive

Purpose: The Executive Director of Human Resources directs the design, development and implementation of human resource strategies and processes to support and align with JTEKT annual and mid-term plans and the JTEKT Basic Principle. Contributes as a strategic executive team in the accomplishment of HR plans, processes and operations employee relations, talent acquisition, learning & organizational development, performance management, succession planning, compensation management, benefits administration, HRIS (Human Resources Information System) & payroll.

Drives the development and engagement of the Human Resources team in North America.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Directs the functional areas of Human Resources including, but not limited to associate relations, organizational development, talent acquisition, learning and organizational development, performance management, succession planning, compensation management, benefits administration, HRIS/employee records, payroll, AAP/EEO, workers compensation and special projects.
• Maintains a highly engaged team by inspiring trust, creating vision, executing strategy and coaching potential. Fosters a culture and environment that aspires to the JTEKT Basic Principles and a problem-solving mindset. Plans for the competency development of HR staff across the region to prepare them for future growth in the company and individual career paths.
• Develops organizational strategies by identifying and researching human resource issues; contributing information, analysis and recommendations to the organization’s strategic direction. Applies appropriate change management measures and strategies to achieve the desired business impact.
• Manages the development, alignment, implementation, and compliance of human resources policies and processes.
• Works closely with executive leaders, plant and business unit management to advise, counsel, and coach the development, improvement or resolution of issues related to culture, leadership, or individual performance. Respond solves, and/or makes decisions that have broad department impact and/or risk.
• Responsible for the creation of the department annual plans, budgets, and reports in conformanceated and legal requirements or company “Hoshin” annual planning processes.
• Responsible for continuous improvement and innovation as it relates to the human resource function.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages HR staff directly and indirectly across North America. Provides guidance and direction in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; training department employees; conducting performance reviews and related salary adjustments; administering corrective counseling as needed.

Job Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Business knowledge: A thorough understanding of business operations and processes.
• Coaching/developing others:
  Helping others to reach their full potential and to be productive members of a team.
• Credibility:
  Must be perceived as having the knowledge, experience, competency and trustworthiness to influence and lead.
• Critical/analytical thinking:
  Ability to effectively gather and analyze information to creatively solve complex problems.
• Cross-cultural intelligence:
  Ability to apply knowledge and sensitivity in order to effectively work in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
• Effective communication:
  Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate to diverse audiences using a variety of communication techniques.
• Integrity & Ethical behavior:
  Demonstrate personal and professional integrity and ethical behavior that is above reproach.
• Flexibility/adaptability:
  Must possess the ability to quickly make decisions and adjust tactics in a fluid and ever-changing business environment.
• Global intelligence/global mindset:
  An overarching way of thinking about the nature of doing business that includes an understanding of…