Head of HR, Region US/Brazil

Job Posting Title

Head of HR, Region US/Brazil

Job Description Summary

The Head of HR, Region US/Brazil is responsible for leading and executing the human resources strategy across all Driveline operations in the United States and Brazil. This role provides end to end HR leadership for manufacturing plants and regional functions, partnering closely with senior business leaders to drive organizational, operational, and workforce priorities.
The position oversees HR activities in union and non union environments, ensures compliance with all applicable labor laws and employment regulations, and delivers consistent and effective HR solutions across the region

Job Description:

• Partner with the Driveline US/Brazil senior leadership team to drive business strategy through effective human capital planning and execution.
• Lead and direct regional human resources strategies by establishing accountabilities; communicating and enforcing organizational values, policies, and procedures; and ensuring consistent application across all locations.
• Provide end‑to‑end HR leadership across all manufacturing plants and regional functions in the US and Brazil, including operations in union and non‑union environments.
• Direct workforce strategies staffing, onboarding, coaching, performance management, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee relations, and retention in collaboration with CoE`s.
• Develop and lead employee relations strategies to support leaders at all levels in addressing employee issues, promoting engagement, and mitigating organizational risk.
• Support labor relations activities, including union engagement, collective bargaining strategy, contract administration, and resolution of labor and employee disputes.
• Ensure compliance with US and Brazilian labor laws, employment regulations, and collective bargaining agreements by monitoring legislation and advising leadership on required actions.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with plant managers and operations leaders to promote positive employee relations, workforce stability, and retention.
• Direct organizational and operational HR strategies through analysis of workforce trends and critical HR metrics related to productivity, quality, safety, engagement, and turnover.
• Lead HR financial strategies by anticipating workforce requirements, managing HR budgets, analyzing variances, and developing action plans to address gaps.
• Ensure effective regional execution of enterprise HR programs while maintaining accountability for outcomes and business impact.
• Ensure region meets HR Operating System and HRIS requirements.
• Support the SpeakUp Program, monitor regional themes, and support investigations as required.
• Lead site proposed compensation and benefit initiatives and guide approvals.
• Lead change management, organizational design, and workforce transition initiatives in support of growth, restructuring, or operational transformation.
• Direct special HR projects aligned with regional and business unit priorities. Implement automation enhancements for HR.
• Champion management development and leadership succession planning across the region.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by responding proactively to emerging business and people needs.
• Perform other duties as required to support regional and organizational objectives.

Required Skills and Education

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments

• Demonstrated experience supporting both unionized and non‑union plants

• Proven multi‑site, plant‑focused HR leadership experience

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Brazilian labor laws, employment regulations, and labor relations practices

• Experience operating effectively in a matrixed organizational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• International or multi‑country HR leadership experience

• Experience leading organizational transformation, restructuring, or change initiatives

Core Competencies

• Strategic HR and business partnership

• Labor and employee relations leadership

• Business and financial acumen

• Change and transformation leadership

• Cultural intelligence and global mindset

• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills

Travel & Language Requirements

• Regular travel to manufacturing plants and regional offices across the United States and Brazil

• Languages: English required

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.