US HR Director
Sentec
Summary
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. 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.
Job description
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.
Required 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)
Preferred Qualifications
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Requirements
- 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 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 (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- HSA
- FSA
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company founded in 1999 that specializes in advanced respiratory care solutions. The company operates as a deep-tech organization focused on non-invasive monitoring and therapeutic technologies for respiratory patients across various care settings. Sentec's core product platforms include transcutaneous monitoring systems for continuous CO₂ and O₂ measurement, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) devices for airway clearance, and electrical impedance tomography (EIT) systems for lung function imaging. The company maintains a fully integrated business model, conducting all research, development, and manufacturing in-house while selling directly to hospitals and healthcare providers worldwide. With operational sites in Switzerland, the United States, and multiple European locations, Sentec serves specialized hospital departments and homecare providers globally. The company is particularly recognized for its leadership in neonatal and pediatric intensive care applications, where its non-invasive technologies help reduce painful blood draws and optimize ventilation strategies for fragile patients. Sentec's commitment to quality and clinical excellence has established it as a market leader in non-invasive respiratory monitoring solutions.