HR Director
soterahealth
| Company | soterahealth |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Oak Brook |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Der Name Sotera Health wurde von Soteria, der griechischen Göttin der Sicherheit, inspiriert und spiegelt das unerschütterliche Engagement des Unternehmens für seine Mission wider: Safeguarding Global Health®.
Die Sotera Health Company ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von geschäftskritischen Sterilisations-, Laborprüf- und Beratungsdienstleistungen für die Gesundheitsbranche. Mit einer kombinierten Erfahrung von nahezu 200 Jahren über unsere Geschäftsbereiche hinweg sowie unserer branchenweit anerkannten wissenschaftlichen und technologischen Expertise tragen wir dazu bei, jedes Jahr die Sicherheit von Millionen von Patienten und Angehörigen der Gesundheitsberufe weltweit zu gewährleisten.
Mit unseren 64 Standorten weltweit beschäftigen wir über 3.000 Mitarbeitende, die sich der Sicherheit und Qualität verschrieben haben. Wir sind ein vertrauenswürdiger Partner für mehr als 5.800 Kunden in über 50 Ländern, darunter mehr als 40 der 50 führenden Medizintechnikunternehmen sowie 9 der 10 größten Pharmaunternehmen.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Director to lead HR delivery for a large and complex multi-site region in the US and Canada (25 US sites, 3 Canada sites; ~1,000+ employees). This role provides both strategic leadership and hands-on execution across the full HR lifecycle for the region, translating business priorities into actionable people strategies while remaining closely engaged in complex employee relations, organizational, and operational matters.
You will lead and develop a high-performing team of HR Business Partners to shape leadership decisions, use data and business insight to challenge assumptions, elevate standards and drive disciplined execution across the region. You will also operate as a trusted advisor to senior regional and corporate leadership and partner closely with HR Operations and the Talent and Compensation Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive enterprise HR programs, organizational capability, and leadership effectiveness across the region.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic HR & Organizational Leadership
· Serve as the primary HR leader and strategic advisor for the US & Canada region, enabling business priorities through people strategies.
· Influence senior leaders by providing data‑driven insights, proactive recommendations, and strategic foresight on talent, structure, and workforce trends.
People Leadership & Partnership
· Lead, develop, and coach a team of three HR Business Partners, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic partnership.
· Build team capability around analytics, talent management, and advanced employee relations.
· Partner with regional leadership to anticipate business needs and align HR strategies with organizational goals.
Employee Lifecycle & HR Delivery
· Oversee end-to-end HR execution including onboarding, performance management, career growth, engagement, and offboarding.
· Drive consistency in HR programs and policies across sites while honoring local legal requirements.
Employee Relations & Compliance
· Lead and provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally sound outcomes.
· Partner with legal counsel and senior leadership to proactively identify and mitigate organizational risk.
· Ensure compliance with U.S. federal/state and Canadian provincial employment laws, advising leaders on regulatory requirements and mitigating organizational risk across multiple sites.
People Analytics & Workforce Insights
· Lead regional people analytics, using data to identify trends, diagnose organizational issues, and shape workforce planning decisions.
· Leverage analytics to improve decision‑making, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
Collaboration with HR Operations & COEs
· Ensure seamless coordination between field HR and centralized HR Operations to optimize employee experience and HR service delivery.
· Act as the key regional liaison to Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning, and HR Operations COEs.
Experience and Skills Required
Required:
· Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
· A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, including people leadership.
· Experience in manufacturing and corporate environments.
· Strong background in complex employee relations with demonstrated analytical capability.
· Experience collaborating with HR Operations and COEs.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills.
· Advanced analytical capability with proficiency in Excel, HR systems, and workforce metrics
Preferred:
· HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
· Experience supporting unionized workforces (considered a plus).
· Experience in multi-site operations.
Competencies
· Enterprise mindset & strategic leadership
· Advanced data-driven decision making
· Leadership development and coaching
· Strong judgment, integrity & risk management
· Executive influence & communication
Pay & Benefits
Pay: $133,500–$227,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and skills.
Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Sotera Health tritt über seine drei erstklassigen Geschäftsbereiche am Markt auf – Sterigenics®, Nordion® und Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter ausgelagerter terminaler Sterilisations- und Bestrahlungsdienstleistungen für die Märkte Medizintechnik, Pharma, Lebensmittelsicherheit und fortschrittliche Anwendungen. Nordion ist der weltweit führende Anbieter von Co-60- und Gamma-Bestrahlungsanlagen, die zentrale Komponenten im Gamma-Sterilisationsprozess sind. Nelson Labs ist ein global führender Anbieter ausgelagerter mikrobiologischer und analytisch-chemischer Prüf- und Beratungsdienstleistungen für die Medizintechnik- und Pharmaindustrie.