FoJobPreviewBackLink:HR Director / Santo Domingo

Location:
Dominican Republic

Level:
Director / Senior HR Leadership


Role Overview

A multinational organization is seeking a seasoned Human Resources leader to oversee and elevate its HR function in the Dominican Republic. This role serves as the primary HR authority in-country, driving strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead HR representative for Dominican operations, providing expert guidance on labor law and compliance.
  • Strengthen collaboration with internal HR teams, local leadership, and regional/global stakeholders.
  • Lead and develop HR team.
  • Drive initiatives in organizational design, employee relations, and change management.
  • Contribute to ERP system implementations or migrations, ensuring HR process alignment and data integrity.


Key Competencies

  • Deep expertise in Dominican labor law and regulatory compliance, particularly within high-volume service environments.
  • Proven leadership experience managing multi-functional HR teams.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strategic mindset with experience in budget management and workforce planning.
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to build trust across diverse teams.


Language & Communication

  • Fully bilingual (English–Spanish), with executive-level fluency in both languages.
  • Comfortable leading discussions and presenting to senior stakeholders.