HR OPERATIONS & LABOR RELATIONS DIRECTOR (EUROPE)

International company.
Dynamic and innovative environment.
About Our Client Our client is a leading multinational industrial company with operations across Europe.
They are focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
The company prioritizes operational excellence and employee well-being, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment that promotes professional growth.
As part of their ongoing expansion and transformation efforts, they are looking for an experienced HR professional to support their European Operations division.
Job Description HR Operations.
Serve as the HR Business Partner for the European Operations organization, supporting around 100 employees in collaboration with Operations and Industrial key stakeholders.
Implement HR processes and policies at both regional and local levels, coordinating with HR Factory Managers.
Collaborate with Operations Leaders to define the organizational framework for the European Operations division.
Lead and manage factory transformation and restructuring projects, including organizational design, headcount adjustments, and social plans.
Ensure HR alignment and consistency across multiple factories throughout Europe.
Labor Relations.
Defining and implement the European Labor Relations strategy, policies and agreements, aligned with the objectives and needs of the Group.
Responsible to lead the European Work Council (EWC) relationship, negotiations and discussions within the established frameworks, ensuring best agreements in line with the company interests and local / Regional legislation.
Inform the European Management Team, in alignment with the Human Resources Director Europe, on final agreements and conflicts status/resolution aligned with local country HR Directors.
Responsible to be permanently updated about European Labor legislations set by current labor laws, ensuring full compliance and in coordination with the countries in which we operate.
Health & Safety.
Define health & safety framework at a European level including local adjustments according to local needs.
Ensure health & safety policies implementation in factories and offices promoting wellbeing initiatives.
The Successful Applicant Education.
University degree, preferably in Law, Labor Relations and HR or similar.
Master's or Postgraduate degree related to HR management will be desirable.
Languages.
High level of English (spoken and written).
Other European languages will be a plus.
Experience.
Experience of more than 10 years in a similar position (HR Director, HR LLRR Manager, HR Plant Manager or People Manager).
Experience in matrix organizations and comprehensive management of HR departments in industrial companies with different production plants.
Availability to travel across Europe.
Remarkable experience in labor relations.
Skills.
Strong Leadership skills, with capacity to lead and influence indirect teams.
Impact and influence skills.
Written and oral communication skills.
Stakeholder oriented; capacity to work in a matrix organization.
Dynamism and agility.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ownership and Accountability.
Open to work on an inclusive and collaborative environment.
What's on Offer A great opportunity for your professional career.