HR Director - Carmel, IN

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

HR Director – Carmel, IN

As a trusted advisor, the HR Director serves as a consultant to business leaders on human resources-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent while building talent within the organization. Communicating needs proactively within the Americas HR team and Exits, Closers, and Accessories Leadership teams, the HR Director seeks to develop an integrated approach and formulates partnerships across the HR function that deliver value-added solutions to leaders and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. Primary business relationships are with the Exits, Closers, and Accessories leadership team, reporting into the HR VP, Americas.   

As an HR Director, a successful leader must have a global mindset and understand the impact of their actions across the entire organization, including their SBU, region and the overall Allegion business. The ability to lead a team of HR professionals and model the Allegion values and leadership behaviors is critical for success.  Broad thinking, curiosity and data driven decision making are essential for this role.

Hybrid:

At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role.

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact.

While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, develop and grow a team of HR professionals to accomplish business objectives; and drive succession planning and talent development.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and strategic direction to HR Managers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and HR best practices. Provide initiatives and mentorship for HR Managers to grow in their knowledge and expertise. 
• Contribute to the SBU business strategy by helping business leaders identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes to meet business goals
• Partner with the General Managers to lead / facilitate HR strategy for the Business Unit to include career planning, performance management, coaching, employee engagement, learning and development, strategic talent management, organizational leadership review, employee communications and change management, as well as employee compensation to align organization with strategy
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the HR function and HR team supporting the SBU. Drive consistency and alignment in processes across all US locations.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to help identify and provide employees with learning experiences to ensure that they are able to meet current and future performance goals
• Develop and implement solutions to organizational challenges by leading and coaching business leaders and teams through change; provide expert advice and coaching when appropriate
• Support managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy; Partner with leaders to execute robust people planning programs in support of the Annual Operating Plan and make recommendations for change through the course of the year.
• Work cross-functionally with HR groups and business partners to accomplish key business objectives and ensure the business has the resources and bench strength to achieve growth strategies.
• Support M&A, as needed, in the implementation of unified policies, systems and governance during integration. 
• Maintain a knowledge of progressive HR practices, key trends, and laws, especially within the region and countries that Allegion employees work in. 

What You Need to Succeed:

• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources as HR business partner
• 4+ years of people leadership experience
• 4+ years supporting senior leaders
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field
• Significant knowledge of HR policies and processes (e.g. performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to analyze data, understand trends, develop recommendations for action based analysis
• Exceptional at influencing through strong relationships, expertise and data to drive change.
• Ability to manage a complex set of stakeholders in different countries, remote locations as well as corporate office
• Strong communication skills
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Excellent enterprise networking and communication skills
• Demonstrated success in creating an environment of trust with clients and peers.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” 
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching 

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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