VP, Head of Regional HR Enablement & Labor Relations

Skip to main content United States - DescriptionVP, Head of Regional HR Enablement & Labor Relations  This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.Who We Are:Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.Job Description:   The Head of Regional HR Enablement and Labor Relations is a senior HR leadership position responsible for driving a unified HR approach across multiple markets. This role ensures HR functions as one cohesive entity by owning workforce risk & management, labor strategy, and local HR execution & enablement. The incumbent acts as a trusted connector between global HR design and local delivery, translating global priorities into practical, market-specific plans that support business growth, transformation, and compliance within each region’s regulatory environment. This role brings clarity to the HR operating model, fosters consistent accountability and reduces fragmented ownership across HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs). What You’ll Do  Market HR Leadership (Local HR strategy)  Translate and enable global HR priorities into locally executable plans aligned with business objectives, growth strategies, and transformation roadmaps. Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations  Act as a trusted strategic advisor to HR Business Leaders (HRBLs), HRBPs, and COEs. Partner with and guide regional & country Managing Directors to identify and mitigate country-specific risks, trade-offs, and sequencing. Labor Relations Strategy  Develop and guide local labor relations strategies, including union and workers councils, Health and Safety Committee engagements. Lead negotiations, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution efforts, coordinating with Legal, HR, and business stakeholders. Collaborate with Legal on labor-related risks and strategic planning. Monitor external labor market trends and advise on their implications for the business. Create and maintain a country-specific HR playbook repository, providing practical guidance for effective operations in each market. Coach HR teams to manage complex interactions with union and worker council representatives.  Ensure adherence to labor relations requirements across all jurisdictions. HR Integration and Execution  Connect global HR program design with local implementation, ensuring practicality and scalability across regions. Partner with COEs to adapt programs to local needs. Enable HRBPs to focus on strategic business initiatives by reducing local operational complexity. Workforce Insights, Risk Management and Execution Understand workforce trends, including giving insight into local attrition and labor risks unique to specific markets. Provide insights and advice on workforce stability and external labor market dynamics. Execute workforce plans and negotiate with local authorities regarding employment and labor policies. Lead regional execution of workforce management plans, ensuring alignment with local priorities and stakeholder needs. Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to provide guidance on high-risk employee relations decisions. Qualifications & Experience Minimum of 12 years of progressive HR experience, with at...