Director of Human Resources Business Partner

Company Description

Job Description

As the Director HR Business Partner for SIXT North America, you will lead and shape the strategic People agenda across our rapidly growing business in the U.S. and Canada. In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted advisor to our executive and senior leadership teams, enabling business success through people. You will oversee a team of HR Business Partners and Employee Relations Managers, ensuring alignment with global HR strategies while tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of the North American organization. Apply now! 

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT  

• You partner with regional leadership to understand business priorities and translate them into people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and growth 
• You create a collaborative, agile, and impact-driven HR function by leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of HR Business Partners and Employee Relations Managers 
• You champion a high-performance culture through targeted engagement strategies, leadership coaching, and initiatives that strengthen employee morale and retention 
• You lead organizational transformation efforts and support leaders through change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and employee adoption 
• You oversee the Employee Relations function to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant handling of employee issues. Drive proactive ER strategies and risk mitigation 
• You align North American People initiatives with global HR strategy and contribute North American perspectives to global HR projects 

YOUR SKILLS MATTER 

• Experience You have at least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a leadership Business Partner role, ideally in a fast-paced, international environment 
• Education You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred 
• Technical Proficiency You have a strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws, employment practices, business acumen with a strategic mindset and hands-on operational capability, Canadian HR experience is a plus 
• Soft Skills You have exceptional interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management skills and proven ability to lead and develop teams across multiple locations and time zones 
• Commitment to Excellence You are success-oriented and willing to take on multiple tasks and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-scaling, and performance-driven culture 
• Travel You are flexible and willing to travel within the designated territory     

WHAT WE OFFER  

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement plan 
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Enjoy PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays and a healthy work-life balance     
• Exclusive Employee Rentals Leverage special rental discounts exclusive to employees, offering great savings for you, friends, and family    
• Additional Perks Experience the advantages of working in a dynamic work environment and ample opportunities for professional advancement  

Additional Information

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!