Senior HR Manager - US & NZ

At smaXtec, we believe that great people build great companies. As our Senior HR Manager US & New Zealand, you'll be the trusted HR partner for our teams across the US and New Zealand while helping shape global People & Organisation initiatives across the smaXtec Group.
Reporting into our central People & Organisation team in Austria, you'll work closely with colleagues across multiple countries. This role combines regional ownership with international collaboration and is ideal for someone who enjoys strategic HR work while staying close to the business and day-to-day operations.
This is a hybrid role based in Madison, WI. We're looking for someone who can work from our Madison office at least two days per week and lives within approximately one to two hours of the office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and employees across the US and New Zealand on all HR-related topics; lending support to other regions as needed.
• Coach managers and support the full employee lifecycle.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding for your regions.
• Manage HR operations, including employee documentation, payroll preparation, HR systems, and benefits administration.
• Oversee employee benefits in collaboration with our PEO and external providers.
• Act as the subject matter expert for US employment law, HR compliance, workplace safety, and occupational health.
• Foster positive employee relations and ensure a compliant, engaging work environment.
• Contribute to global HR initiatives, including leadership development, performance management, talent management and HR systems.
• Collaborate across countries and functions to continuously improve HR processes.

Requirements

• Several years of HR experience, ideally in an international environment.
• Strong experience partnering with and coaching leaders.
• Solid knowledge of US employment law, HR compliance, employee benefits, workplace safety, and PEO structures.
• Hands-on experience across recruiting, HR operations, employee relations, and the full employee lifecycle.
• A strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• A collaborative personality who enjoys working in a global team, takes ownership, builds trusted relationships, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Regional ownership for the US and New Zealand with the opportunity to make a real impact.
• Close collaboration with our global People & Organisation team based in Austria.
• The opportunity to shape both local and global HR initiatives.
• A culture built on trust, collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning.
• High levels of autonomy, flexibility, and responsibility in a growing international company.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Why smaXtec?

At smaXtec, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement aren't just values - they're how we work every day. We believe in empowering our people, encouraging new ideas, and giving everyone the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
As part of our commitment to shared success, we offer OwnX, our broad-based employee ownership program. Through OwnX, employees have the opportunity to participate in the long-term success they help create.
If you're looking for a role where you can shape the future of HR, collaborate with an international team, and make a real difference in a growing global company, we'd love to hear from you.