HR Business Services Director

Join PPG as an HR Business Services Director!

Are you ready to take the lead in a transformative journey at PPG? We are reimagining HR with an innovative hire-to-retire model. As a result, we are building a new operational structure with this role at the heart of our Americas HR Business Services Team. We need a visionary leader like you to drive this exciting change!

Your Mission: As the HR Business Services Director, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of our HR services. In this senior-level role, you will set strategic and organizational goals that will have an immediate and lasting impact on our company. You will operate globally, with a specific focus on enhancing HR services in the Americas, while collaborating as part of a dynamic global team. Reporting directly to the Global HR Director, Global HR Services, this role will impact a headcount of 21,000 employees, making your contributions vital to our success.

In this hybrid role, you will build and lead a team of 7 direct reports who are People Leaders across our key business units and sites in the Americas. Your direct reports will manage a diverse team of HR Specialists and Generalists spread across the Americas, ensuring effective HR service delivery tailored to the unique needs of each location. You will embrace a forward-thinking approach to design practical, ready-to-use solutions that elevate our HR function and drive business value.

Your first order of business will be to build the team from scratch. You will play a crucial role in the selection process, helping to establish the entire structure of the HR team to ensure it meets the needs of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Set and align regional HR strategies with our global objectives, ensuring that every initiative supports our vision for success.

• Organizational Goal Alignment: Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish clear goals that foster alignment across teams and drive collective success.

• Innovative Solution Design: Embrace a forward-thinking mindset to create practical HR solutions that are ready for implementation, addressing the evolving needs of our workforce.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and global leaders, ensuring that HR initiatives receive the necessary support and alignment.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee the efficient delivery of HR services, ensuring adherence to corporate standards while continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

• Performance Measurement: Monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of HR services and identify areas for enhancement.

• Team Leadership: Build and lead a team of 7 direct reports who are People Leaders across our key business units and sites in the Americas. Your direct reports will oversee a diverse team of HR Specialists and Generalists across the Americas, ensuring effective HR service delivery that is tailored to the unique needs of each location.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• 8+ years of HR experience, with at least 5 years working alongside senior leaders.

• Broad HR experience at a multi-country level, specifically with domain knowledge in Labor Relations, Employee Relations and Performance Management.

• Proven ability to manage HR operations efficiently and effectively.

• Experienced people leader with a strong background in hiring and building high-performing teams.

• Exceptional people, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven track record of implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational excellence and enhance HR service delivery.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to make quick and confident decisions.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.