Job Summary

The Sr HR Director partners with regional business leaders to develop the region's human resource strategy and tactics so that the organization attracts, manages, develops and retains the employees it needs to achieve its current business objectives. This individual anticipates and plans for long-term HR needs and trends. In addition, the Sr HRD leads Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead HR programs and policies through partnering with EMEA business leaders while managing the tactical implementation through HR managers across various European countries.
• Develop processes and metrics that support the achievement of the organization's business goals, ensuring alignment with EMEA market trends and regulations.
• Counsel, train and assist business leaders to maintain, identify and implement actions that improve or maintain a positive employee relations environment, considering the diverse cultural and legal landscape of EMEA.
• Provide feedback and initiate recommended actions and approaches related to HR issues for broader consideration and policy formulation.
• Develop action plans to respond to current and anticipated staffing issues and needs taking into account the unique labor market conditions in different EMEA markets.
• Identify any internal and external factors that may affect employee retention; address these issues by working in concert with managers/supervisors to develop proactive strategies to meet or exceed turnover goals.
• Identify training and development initiatives to determine training needs. Compile data and analyze past and current training requirements. Select appropriate instructional procedures or methods to best fit division needs.
• Assist management with establishing and maintaining internal pay consistency and equity. Oversee the administration of Corporate compensation programs including incentive and merit pay programs within the region.
• Ensure HR operation is operating in accordance with European employment requirements.
• Management responsibilities include:
• --Provides leadership and direction through senior managers and managers.
• --Strategic, tactical and operational planning (12 + months) for the HR function across EMEA;
• --Direct budgetary responsibility for EMEA HR;
• --Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects and developing new policies or modification to existing policies
• considering European legal and cultural contexts;
• --Recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies;
• --Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience

• At least 8 years of experience in various Human Resources positions, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational
• organization.
• At least 5 years of experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• In-depth understanding of European labor laws and regulations, including GDPR, Working Time Directive, and other relevant EU and local employment laws. Experience working with workers' councils is required.
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity to effectively manage a diverse workforce across Europe. Ability to navigate and respect cultural differences in various European countries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in one or more additional European languages is highly desirable. Experience developing and delivering presentations to various audience levels within an organization.
• Experience reviewing and reconnecting on actions and with people to ensure the completion of the task.
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage HR functions in a rapidly changing Medline and European business environment.
• Experience controlling and coordinating concurrent projects, competing priorities and critical deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making and improve HR processes.
• Position requires travel up to 50% of the time for business purposes within EMEA and potentially other regions.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Certification / Licensure

• PHR or SPHR.

BENEFITS INFO FOR THE NETHERLANDS (DISREGARD ANY US BENEFITS LISTED):

We Have Everything Covered

• Comprehensive onboarding by experienced colleagues – An individually tailored onboarding plan and fixed contacts so you can be off to a great start.
• Company pension plan – We increase our contributions to your pension plan throughout your employment because setting you up for a successful retirement is important to us.
• 26 days of vacation – Because we also focus on personal development.
• Modern workplace – Our workspace has been recently renovated.
• A wide range of training opportunities – We actively support you in your development.
• Fresh fruit and coffee – So that your physical well-being is taken care of.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – So that your mental well-being is taken care of.
• Flexible working options – To make your work flexible and productive.
• Additional insurance – To take care of you and your family members.
• Flexible working options – To make your work flexible and productive.
• Additional insurance – To take care of you and your family members.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.