Western Union

Director, HR Operations

Western Union

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: DenverColoradoFloridaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $155,000 - $170,000 per year

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About the role

  • Partner closely with the HR Leadership Team to shape regional and global people initiatives, using data, insights, and strong business acumen to guide executive decision-making
  • Influence the HR strategy by delivering thoughtful recommendations rooted in analytics, trends, and operational performance
  • Oversee and elevate the HR Operations function across the Americas through a tiered-service model that promotes efficiency, consistency, and exceptional employee support
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals to ensure timely, high-quality responses to employee and manager inquiries
  • Champion the standardization and optimization of HR processes, systems, and procedures across all supported countries
  • Lead initiatives that enhance service delivery, streamline workflows, and support the HR Operations roadmap
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance policies and procedures that ensure alignment with all legal, regulatory, and audit requirements across the Americas region
  • Provide expert guidance on workforce management, labor relations, and compliance matters across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and South America
  • Lead the HR Operations function across the Americas region, enhancing efficiency through a tiered service model and ensuring consistent service delivery
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR operational effectiveness through innovation and process transformation
  • Serve as a key leader in acquisition integration activities, ensuring a smooth and compliant transition experience for employees and managers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field preferred
  • 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior-level leadership roles such as Senior HR Manager or HR Business Partner
  • Proven experience leading a global HR shared services function and managing a high-performing global HR team
  • Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional communication skills across both languages
  • Strong knowledge of ServiceNow; experience with Workday strongly preferred
  • Deep expertise in HR operations, workforce management, labor relations, and compliance across the Americas region
  • Experience leading acquisition integrations is strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated strengths in project management, process improvement, and navigating complex organizational dynamics
  • Skilled facilitator and presenter, comfortable leading meetings, workshops, and training sessions
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, think strategically, and see the broader business context
  • Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-changing environment with ambiguity.
Benefits
  • Short-term incentives
  • Multiple health insurance options
  • Accident and life insurance
  • Access to best-in-class development platforms
  • Family First Program
  • Flexible Time off
  • Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
HR operationsworkforce managementlabor relationscomplianceproject managementprocess improvementacquisition integrationdata analysisbusiness acumenemployee support
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipmentoringorganizational skillsinfluencingadaptabilityresiliencestrategic thinkingfacilitationpresentation