Head of People Partners - North America
Hexagon
People & HR
United States
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
3213BR
Head of People Partners - North America
United States
Job Description
We’re looking for a very experienced Head of People Partners North America to build and lead the People & Culture Team in the relevant geographical region.
- As a strategic member of the Hexagon Geosystems People & Culture team, the Head of People Partners leads and drives day-to-day responsibilities in the Unites States and Canada focusing on People Partnering. He/she leads the People Partnering Organization, being a very experienced People Partner (double role) who closely collaborates with and is point of contact for the Global People Partners, Global Process Owners, Global Business People Services, Country Managers, employees and employee representatives.
This appeals to you
- Serves as single point of contact for Global People Partners regarding execution, prioritization, and day to-day employee experience
- Owns employee relations within the geography, including interface with employee representatives
- Accountable for local employee relations and the full employee lifecycle, with strategic and functional guidance provided by the respective Global People Partner on business-specific matters
- Acts as primary People contact for the local Country Manager
- Acts as leader for local People Partners and serves as People Partner for a defined associate population
- Partner with global Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in Leadership, Learning & Culture, Talent & Succession, Total Rewards, HR Controlling & People Analytics, HR Digitalization
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with respective labor law within geographical region and Hexagon policies.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization within geography.
Desired Skills
This is you
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
- 10+ years of relevant HR experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic People Partnering role within the tech or engineering sector
- Experience working in a matrix or vertical, international organization; familiarity with US labor law is essential, additional knowledge of Canadian labor is a definite plus.
- Familiarity with HCM tools as well as Microsoft Office Suite
- Fluent in English
- Proven ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of time
- Authentic and servant leader, acting as role model for inclusive behavior with high level of integrity
- Entrepreneurial, self-confident and high level of self-awareness
- Highly resilient and well-balanced personality
You will be measured by
- KPI’s tbd, e.g.
- Succession Planning, rate internal vs. external succession/promotions
- Engagement & Enablement Scores
- Retention and Development of talents
- Successful collaboration within GEO People & Culture Organisation
We offer you
In addition to competitive compensation and an engaging and collaborative business culture, Hexagon Geosystems offers a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, 401k matching up to 6% of compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA & HSA and no cost Life Insurance.Other insurance options including accident, critical illness, hospital care, accidental D&D and short & long-term disability are available at reduced/negotiated costs. We also offer tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pre-paid legal counsel, low-cost identity protection and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
About Us
At Hexagon, we do not just measure the world – we define its future. As the global leader in measurement technologies, we provide the confidence that vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate.From microns to Mars, our solutions drive productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability across aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, manufacturing, and mining. Yet measurement is only the beginning. We bridge the physical and digital worlds with cutting-edge metrology, reality capture, and positioning solutions – making industries and cities safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
Hexagon’s Geosystems division specifically focuses on combining accurate measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies with industry-tailored workflows to help geodata-dependent industries capture, visualise, and analyse the physical world, turning data into actionable insights for better decision-making and improved efficiency.
Looking forward, we are striving to enable our customers to meet sustainability and demographic challenges – ultimately advancing them towards truly autonomous solutions.
Measurement is the foundation of progress. When it has to be right, it has to be Hexagon.
Job Family
Human Resources and People Development
Employment Type
Professional
City
Remote
