
Director, HR Operations
Western Union
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Denver • Colorado • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $155,000 - $170,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
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