HR Manager - Americas

HR Manager - Americas

HR Manager - Americas

US - Archer

Archer is a global energy service company with more than 50 years' experience, 4000 employees and operations in more than 40 locations worldwide. We provide industry leading high quality services and innovative technology to optimize our customer's energy solutions. We are committed to providing renewable energy services in the energy transition and are working towards a net-zero target by 2050.

We are Archer.

Please visit www.archerwell.com for further information on our business, people and values.

Diversity in Archer's workforce makes us far stronger, we therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply for a job with us, regardless of age, gender, functional ability, nationality or ethnic background.

HR Manager - Americas

Shape people, drive performance, and enable growth across the Americas

At Archer, we are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and innovative solutions in the energy sector. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR Manager - Americas to play a key role in supporting our operations across the region.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute directly to business performance by developing our people, strengthening our organization, and ensuring we operate as a responsible and compliant employer.

The Role

As HR Manager - Americas, you will act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, ensuring that our people strategy is aligned with business priorities. You will lead all HR activities across multiple countries, balancing global standards with local requirements in a complex and dynamic environment.

You will play a critical role in building a high-performing, values-driven culture, while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and strong employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Leadership

• Partner closely with Regional Directors and management teams to support business strategy and organizational development
• Provide expert advice on workforce planning, organizational design, and people-related risks

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead and manage employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary processes, and terminations
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws across all countries within scope
• Maintain robust, audit-ready HR practices and documentation

Talent & Organization Development

• Drive talent management, succession planning, and leadership development
• Support workforce planning to meet operational and future business needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Support development and implementation of competitive and compliant compensation structures
• Contribute to annual compensation reviews, bonus processes, and benchmarking

HR Operations & Delivery

• Ensure effective HR service delivery across recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and benefits
• Maintain high standards of HR data quality, reporting, and system usage

Change & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives and HR projects
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and service delivery

Culture & Engagement

• Promote Archer's values and foster a strong, inclusive and performance-oriented culture
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives

Vendor & Cost Management

• Manage external HR vendors (e.g. payroll, benefits, immigration), ensuring quality and cost efficiency

What We Are Looking For

Experience

• 7+ years of HR experience, including regional or multi-country responsibility
• Proven track record as an HR Business Partner supporting operational leadership
• Strong experience in employee relations and labor law across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience from oil & gas, energy, or other operational/industrial environments is an advantage
• Exposure to compensation & benefits and organizational change processes

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement
• Structured, proactive, and able to manage complexity in a fast-paced environment
• Data-driven mindset with solid analytical capability
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Why Join Archer?

At Archer, our values guide everything we do. We are committed to:

• Safety - ensuring the wellbeing of our people
• Integrity - acting responsibly and ethically in all situations
• Performance - delivering quality and results through our people
• Teamwork - collaborating across functions and regions to succeed together
• Proactivity - work proactively to solve challenges and deliver on objectives

You will join an organization where HR is seen as a key enabler of business success, and where you will have the opportunity to influence, shape, and drive meaningful impact across an important region.

Location & Scope

The role is based in Houston and supports operations across the Americas region and requires strong awareness of cultural and legal differences across multiple countries.

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Title:

HR Manager - Americas

Company:

US - Archer

Location:

USA, Texas

Workplace:

United States, Texas

Employment type:

Full time

Work location:

On-site

Webpage:

www.archerwell.com

Sector:

Private

Job type:

Permanent

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Contact persons

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Einar Seglem Larsen

Senior Business Partner

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Where we are located

Houston, TX, USA

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