Global Human Resources Director (Hybrid)

Role Overview

Genus Company has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Global Human Resources Director who will be a senior strategic and operational HR leader responsible for driving business performance through people across a global business unit and corporate functions, including R&D.

This role partners closely with the Business Unit Executive and leadership teams to translate business strategy into actionable people priorities and deliver the enterprise HR strategy within the business. Acting as the primary HR leader for the business unit, the role ensures alignment between commercial priorities and people outcomes through integrated, scalable, and data-driven HR solutions.

As a member of the Global HR Leadership Team, the role contributes to the enterprise people agenda and serves as a critical bridge between the business, HR Centers of Expertise (CoEs), and shared services to ensure consistent, high-quality execution globally.

The preferred location for this hybrid position is Hendersonville, Tennessee. Will consider fully remote candidates throughout the Midwest/Central region in the USA. Travel is approximately 30% domestic and occasional international. 

The salary for this position ranges between $198,000 and $235,000 USD. The amount provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

You Will

Operating in a complex, global, matrixed environment, you will be accountable for shaping and executing the people strategy across multiple geographies. You will drive organizational effectiveness, build leadership capability and ensure strong operational execution of core HR processes to enable sustainable business growth.

You will bring a high level of commercial acumen, strong stakeholder influence, and the ability to balance enterprise consistency with business-specific needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with Business Unit Executive and leadership teams to shape and deliver the people and culture strategy aligned to business objectives
• Translate business strategy into workforce, capability, and organizational priorities
• Provide trusted counsel on leadership effectiveness, culture, performance and organizational design
• Act as a credible advisor influencing senior stakeholders and decision-making

2. Execution of Enterprise HR Strategy

• Lead the implementation and operationalization of global HR strategies, policies, and programs within the business
• Ensure consistent adoption of core HR processes (talent management, performance, succession, workforce planning)
• Tailor enterprise frameworks to meet business needs while maintaining global alignment

3. Leadership of HR Business Partnering

• Lead and develop a distributed global HR Business Partner network
• Build a high-performing, commercially focused HRBP model aligned to business outcomes
• Ensure consistent delivery of HR support across regions and strong capability within the HR team
• Drive accountability, development, and performance across HR teams

4. Collaboration with Centers of Expertise (CoEs) and HR Operations

• Partner with global CoEs (Talent, Total Rewards, OD, HR Operations) to deliver integrated people solutions
• Represent business needs in shaping global HR programs and priorities
• Ensure seamless execution of CoE-led initiatives with strong feedback loops
• Collaborate with HR shared services to drive efficiency and consistency

5. Organizational Effectiveness & Talent

• Lead organizational design, restructuring and effectiveness initiatives
• Oversee leadership development, succession planning, and talent pipelines
• Support leaders to build high-performing, accountable teams

6. Culture, Engagement & Change Leadership

• Shape and sustain a high-performance, diverse and inclusive culture aligned with enterprise values
• Lead change management in support of transformation and growth initiatives
• Drive employee engagement, retention and organizational health
• Support leaders to role model culture and values

7. Workforce Planning, Analytics & Insights

• Leverage data and analytics to inform workforce planning and strategic decision-making
• Monitor key people metrics, translating insights into actionable interventions
• Align workforce strategies with business growth, productivity, and transformation priorities
• Drive use of HR systems and reporting to support decision-making

8. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with local employment laws and corporate standards
• Manage people-related risk within the business
• Maintain strong controls, governance frameworks, and ethical standards
• Oversee employee relations practices to sustain positive working environments

9. Leadership & Enterprise Contribution

• Active member of the Global HR Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise HR strategy
• Represent the business unit across corporate forums and decision-making bodies
• Drive alignment, consistency, and collaboration across the global HR function
• Support enterprise initiatives, planning, and governance processes

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• 15+ years of senior HR experience of which a significant period in a global, matrixed environment
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to link people strategy to business performance
• Proven ability to influence and lead across complex stakeholder groups
• Deep expertise across talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design
• Experience leading distributed, international HR teams
• Strong data and analytical capability with ability to translate insight into action
• Track record of delivering results in fast-paced, complex organizations
• Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in a business or HR discipline
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestic US and occasional international

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.  

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.  

Benefits Overview

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. 

Recruitment Fraud Warning

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