Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company developing and manufacturing non-invasive respiratory care and digital sensor solutions for hospitals and homecare providers worldwide. Working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and operations, the company supports customers with solutions designed for real-world clinical and homecare environments.
As US HR Director, you will act as a trusted partner to business leaders, helping align people practices with company goals while supporting a consistent employee experience and strong operational execution across the US organization.
Responsibilities- Partner with US leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and people decisions.
- Lead and develop the US HR team.
- Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and documentation in alignment with global standards.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, including Rhode Island, Idaho, and other applicable states.
- Oversee benefits administration and the PEO relationship with Justworks, including annual renewals.
- Provide accurate HR input to payroll.
- Manage recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding through Workable.
- Responsible for HR processes in the US, including performance management, compensation reviews, and policies.
RequirementsRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in any field.
- 8+ years of progressive HR generalist or HR business partner experience, including at least 3 years leading HR for a multi-site organization.
- Experience working within an international or matrixed company environment.
- Strong knowledge of US employment law, including multi-state HR experience.
- Experience handling sensitive employee relations matters in partnership with managers and site leaders.
- Experience partnering with US site leaders and supporting organizational change management.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to work 4 days per week on-site (Lincoln, RI)
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Benefits
- Meaningful work on life-saving products that support effective respiratory therapy
- A truly interdisciplinary working community with a flat hierarchy
- Opportunity to contribute your ideas, speak up and make decisions
Sentec offers competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and 401K matching, as well as paid parental leave, a wellness stipend and tuition reimbursement. Sentec emphasizes employee voices and recognizes hard work, making it a promising environment for professional growth. Sentec focuses on delivering impactful healthcare products and improving patient care.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- 8+ years of progressive HR generalist or HR business partner experience
- At least 3 years leading HR for a multi-site organization
- Experience in an international or matrixed company environment
- Strong knowledge of US employment law, including multi-state HR experience
- Experience handling sensitive employee relations matters with managers and site leaders
- Experience partnering with US site leaders and supporting organizational change management
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Ability to work four days per week on-site in Lincoln, Rhode Island
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
What We Do
Sentec AG is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care, developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative high-tech sensors and non-invasive monitoring solutions.
