Director - HR Regional Center of Excellence US & Canada

• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date
• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time

Director, HR Regional Center of Excellence – US & Canada

Epiroc is seeking an experienced HR operations leader to join our organization as Director, HR Regional Center of Excellence (RCoE) – US & Canada. This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives in environments where HR foundations are still being built and scaled—while simultaneously innovating for the future needs of a global workforce.

This is a true “flying the plane while building it” opportunity: strengthening HR infrastructure, systems, and services, while shaping what HR must become in the years ahead.

About the Role

As Director, HR Regional Center of Excellence – US & Canada, you will lead HR operations across a complex, multi‑entity region supporting 2,200+ employees. You will lead a team of 20–25 HR professionals, with 3–5 direct reports.

Some HR capabilities are well established; others are still evolving. Your mandate is to build durable infrastructure, improve consistency and reliability, and modernize service delivery—without slowing the business down.

Customer service and relationship management are a large part of the scope of this role – customers include the HR Managers and General Managers of the Operations, the Global HR Center of Excellence team and HR Leadership – with regular collaboration meetings occurring to present KPIs, seek feedback on improvements.

This role operates at a high pace with significant scope and responsibility. The workload is meaningful, but so is the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact. This is not a maintenance role—it is a build, scale, and transform role.

Key Responsibilities

RCoE Leadership & Scope

Lead and continuously evolve the US & Canada HR RCoE, with ownership for the following functions:

• Full‑cycle recruitment
• Pre‑Day 1 onboarding
• Employment branding
• Compensation administration
• Benefits administration (health and financial)
• Mobility (immigration, relocation, global assignments)
• Learning & Development system administration (Cornerstone LMS)
• Payroll and HR administration, including full owndership of Dayforce System
• HR systems collaboration with the global HRIS team managing SuccessFactors

Building, Scale & Complexity

• Strengthen HR foundations while advancing future‑ready capabilities
• Operate effectively in a high‑volume, fast‑moving environment across multiple systems, entities, and stakeholders
• Bring structure, clarity, and calm amid complexity and change

Budget & Financial Accountability

• Full ownership of the US & Canada HR RCoE operating budget, including headcount, vendors, and systems
• Ensure strong financial governance while balancing cost, scalability, and employee experience

M&A Integration & Growth

• Support mergers and acquisitions as needed, integrating newly acquired entities into the RCoE model
• Lead HR operational readiness, stabilization, and transition while maintaining service continuity

Why Join Epiroc

People & Culture
You’ll work with highly capable, collaborative people who care deeply about quality, outcomes, and how work gets done.

Sustainability with Impact
Epiroc’s purpose is tangible—supporting safer, more productive, and more sustainable mining and infrastructure worldwide.

Truly Global Exposure
Epiroc is a Sweden‑based, global organization with presence around the world. This role works closely with international counterparts across Europe, Asia, and other regions, offering meaningful global exposure, cultural diversity, and opportunities for international collaboration and travel.

Real Impact
This role offers the chance to:

• Build critical HR infrastructure
• Lead transformation at scale
• Shape the employee experience for thousands of employees
• Leave a visible footprint on HR in a global company

Who Thrives Here

This role is well suited for a leader who:

• Enjoys building while running—progress over perfection
• Is energized by responsibility, pace, and complexity
• Values people, purpose, and culture alongside execution and results

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in HR Operations, Shared Services, or RCoE environments
• Proven success leading and developing large HR teams (20+) in complex, multi-entity organizations
• Strong operational leadership across core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR systems
• Experience supporting US & Canada with solid knowledge of employment laws and compliance
• Experience managing HR budgets, vendors, and supporting M&A integrations
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working in global, matrixed organizations
• Analytical, data-driven leader with strong communication and change management skills
• Experience with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Dayforce, or similar preferred
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP or HR Certification Institute PHR/SPHR preferred
• Compensation or Total Rewards certifications (CCP, GRP, CBP, TRP) preferred
• Bilingual capability preferred; French is a strong asset
• Executive presence with the ability to lead in fast-paced, evolving environments