International Human Resources Director

Barrière is seeking an International Human Resources Director.

As International HR Director, you will lead the deployment of our global people strategy across an expanding international footprint, which currently spans 12 locations and continues to grow. We are seeking a strategic yet operationally hands‑on leader who knows how to maintain global alignment while remaining highly agile in local markets.

In this role, you will architect our international HR framework from the ground up, transitioning the function from a reactive model to a scalable, proactive operation. Partnering closely with the global HR teams, you will ensure our culture, talent programs, and compliance frameworks translate seamlessly across borders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Advisory

• Strategic Alignment: translate and implement the global People Strategy across all international locations, ensuring close alignment location specific business objectives.
• Trusted Advisory: serve as a strategic partner and advisor to business leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, succession planning, and change management.
• HR Team Leadership: mentor and guide local HR leaders to deliver high‑quality support across the entire employee lifecycle and drive resolutions for complex operational matters.

Global Talent Strategy & Rewards Alignment

• Total Rewards & Compensation: partner with the Global Compensation & Benefits Director and local leadership to design competitive, localized total rewards packages; provide executive input to shape the overarching reward philosophy.
• Annual Cycles: co‑lead and execute the annual salary review and compensation cycle seamlessly across all international entities.
• Global Employer Branding: ensure the employer brand is effectively localized and leveraged to attract and retain top‑tier talent across diverse markets.

Culture, Operations & Analytics

• Culture & Inclusion: influence senior stakeholders to champion employee engagement, optimize the employee experience, and drive meaningful inclusion initiatives.
• Process Optimization: continuous improvement of HR processes to drive operational efficiency and elevate the day‑to‑day employee experience.