HR Director, Europe

A renowned global organisation is on the lookout for an enthusiastic HR Director to cover Europe. This is your chance to be at the heart of transformative change, working hand-in-hand with senior leaders and a vibrant international HR team. You’ll champion employee engagement, nurture talent, and drive organisational effectiveness in a truly inclusive environment.

What you'll do:

As HR Director, Europe you’ll be at the forefront of shaping human resources across diverse European entities. Your daily work will see you collaborating enthusiastically with senior management teams to design impactful people initiatives that drive business success.

Your expertise will ensure HR compliance across all jurisdictions as you develop the people strategy, you’ll offer guidance on complex HR matters while analysing key metrics to inform strategic decisions.

• Design and roll out human resources strategies and initiatives that perfectly align with the organisation’s vision across Europe, ensuring every action supports both people and business goals.
• Work closely with the Managing Director and leadership team to create people-focused initiatives that deliver measurable results and foster a sense of togetherness.
• Craft detailed project plans, engaging communications, and insightful metrics that add value for employees while driving business success.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts by attracting top industry talent through collaborative recruitment practices that put people first.
• Oversee onboarding processes as well as training and development programmes that encourage continuous learning and career progression for all staff.
• Manage performance management systems so individual achievements contribute directly to broader organisational objectives.
• Drive employee engagement activities designed to boost workplace culture, retention rates, and overall job satisfaction throughout the region.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations in every European country where the organisation operates, safeguarding both employees and the business.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify workforce planning needs and proactively address them through effective HR solutions that support growth leadership.
• Develop compensation and benefits programmes that keep the company competitive while prioritising employee wellbeing and financial security.
• Promote diversity and inclusion by actively encouraging equity, belonging, and respect among all team members.
• Provide expert guidance to managers and employees on HR matters such as conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and career development support.
• Prepare comprehensive analyses of HR metrics and trends to inform strategic decision-making at both regional and global levels.
• Take responsibility for all aspects of people management including hiring decisions, disciplinary actions, performance reviews, compensation choices, coaching, and staff development.

What you bring:

You’ll bring deep experience from progressive human resource leadership roles within complex international organisations. You possess expert knowledge of European labour law which enables you to navigate regulatory requirements confidently. Your interpersonal skills are exceptional; you communicate clearly with empathy while building dependable relationships across diverse teams. You have demonstrated success implementing talent management strategies that nurture growth leadership within supportive environments. Finally, your willingness to travel demonstrates your dedication to connecting teams regionally and globally.

• Extensive experience in strategic human resource leadership gained within global multi-entity manufacturing, engineering, distribution or similar environments is essential for success in this role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of European labour laws and regulations is crucial for ensuring compliance across all operational territories.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, organisational design, workforce planning and continuous improvement.
• Proven track record in talent management including recruitment strategies, employee relations practices, and organisational development initiatives is necessary.
• Exceptional communication skills combined with strong negotiation abilities enable you to build trust-based relationships at every level of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders positively while fostering collaborative partnerships throughout the business is important.
• Strategic thinking capabilities paired with a results-oriented mindset allow you to translate vision into actionable plans that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally as well as internationally up to 40% is required for effective cross-border collaboration.
• Experience preparing detailed analyses of HR metrics along with trend reporting supports informed decision-making at both local and global levels.

Please send your CV to me at: Dawn.May@robertwalters.com or click apply!

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