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Head of People & Culture (HR), NA

White Plains, NYFull-time2026-08-04 → 2026-11-13

Core

Senior executive HR leadership role driving transformation of the North American HR operating model and serving as a strategic business partner to ZEISS Business Services NA.

Role type

Senior IC HR Executive / Head of People & Culture

Builds

Integrated, high-performing HR operating model connecting people strategy to business outcomes

Domain

Optics and optoelectronics / Semiconductor / Automotive / Biomedical research

Required skills

Strategic HR leadership, Organizational design, Workforce planning, Change management, Stakeholder management, Team leadership, Data-driven HR, Employee relations, Process improvement, Culture building

Preferred skills

AI-first approach, Global HR strategy alignment, Service excellence, Knowledge management

Technologies

Workday, AI tools

Responsibilities

Shape and execute regional people strategy, Lead HR transformation initiatives, Partner with business leaders on organizational effectiveness, Lead and develop HR team, Champion culture and belonging, Drive operational excellence and governance frameworks, Manage stakeholder relationships

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC