HR Director, Optimization
$113.8k - $213.3k/yr+ 20% or 25% bonus
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Plymouth, MN, USA+1 moreMore locations: San Diego, CA, USA
HybridHybrid role; travel regularly between locations, up to 50%.
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field is required.
- A master's degree in Human Resources is preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressive human resources leadership experience, including at least 6 years of people leadership experience and at least 5 years leading organizational change, transformation, organizational effectiveness, or strategic human resources initiatives.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, operations, or plant environments.
- Demonstrated strategic change leadership and a track record of successfully leading large-scale organizational change, transformations, and business optimization initiatives.
- Ability to develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies that drive adoption, engagement, and sustained behavioral change.
- Expertise developing and implementing integrated change plans, including change readiness, stakeholder engagement strategies, and targeted communication and implementation plans.
- Experience in talent management processes, including succession planning, performance management, leadership assessment, and workforce planning.
- Ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously across multiple locations.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Workday is preferred.
- PHR or SPHR certification.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly, up to 50%, between locations.
Responsibilities
- Establish the organizational effectiveness and workforce optimization roadmap for Alliance Air Products human resources transformation initiatives and lead implementation, aligning the initiatives with business priorities and human resources strategy.
- Serve as a strategic advisor and partner to business and human resources leadership to support and execute large-scale organizational change and business optimization initiatives.
- Lead human resources process mapping and human resources process and tools integration efforts to improve process maturity and efficiency.
- Lead program integration efforts supporting rapid growth and employee retention, including company leadership training, production supervisor training, employee engagement, and performance management.
- Oversee the execution and implementation of talent strategy initiatives for an assigned business, group, or function, ensuring alignment with business objectives and workforce needs.
- Lead change management efforts related to location standards, including the standard work week in Mexico, and other human resources best practices; collaborate with Manufacturing Operations Human Resources team members on change management for shift expansion.
- Provide strategic leadership and business sponsorship while collaborating with the Daikin Applied compensation team on the compensation structure project.
- Lead human resources workstreams for Workday integration, collaborate with the Daikin Applied Workday Integration Team, and lead change management and communications to launch the new platform.
- Lead and implement other transformation initiatives and strategies as needed.
Desired Qualifications
- A master's degree in Human Resources.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- Working knowledge of Workday.
About the company
Daikin Applied manufactures and delivers HVAC products and services that improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Its offerings include branded air-conditioning equipment, advanced technology, IoT-enabled systems, and next-generation compressors, sold through a global network of sales, service, and parts offices. The products work by using energy-efficient HVAC equipment and connected controls to regulate climate, monitor performance, and optimize energy use. What sets Daikin Applied apart is its global scale, integration with its Daikin Industries parent and extensive production footprint, and emphasis on IoT-enabled systems combined with high-quality service and parts support. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, efficient, and high-quality indoor air environments by leveraging advanced technology and a comprehensive service network.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Founded
1924
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI and hyperscale demand drove 2026 launches for WME-C Quad Chiller and Pathfinder systems.
- The San Diego live AI Cooling Showcase validates Daikin's full-stack cooling story under real workloads.
- The 2027 training institute strengthens technician supply while customers face persistent HVAC labor shortages.
What critics are saying
- A March 2026 Michigan class action accuses Daikin units of HVAC price-fixing.
- Integration risk rises after Chilldyne and DDC Solutions acquisitions across multiple cooling architectures.
- If data-center cooling demand softens, the 2027 Plymouth buildout becomes stranded capacity.
What makes Daikin Applied unique
- Yu Nishiwaki took CEO in July 2026, preserving Daikin's 30-year operating continuity.
- Daikin Applied now spans chillers, air handlers, liquid cooling, and modular data-center systems.
- Plymouth, Minnesota houses a $163 million R&D lab and $30 million training institute.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Company provided life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- PTO/vacation
- Flexible Work Hours