A Moving Experience.

Cerence is a global leader in developing cutting-edge AI and voice technology solutions for the automotive and mobility industries. We are dedicated to transforming the driving experience through our advanced, intuitive, and seamless voice-powered AI systems. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to seek top talent to join our dynamic team.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Senior Director of Human Resources to lead our HR operations in the EMEA region. This hands-on role requires a confident and seasoned HR professional who can balance both operational and strategic responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be skilled at managing complex relationships with senior leaders, building and maintaining works council relationships, and ensuring compliance with global policies, local agreements and laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee general HR administration and management for the EMEA region, including signing contracts and ensuring office compliance.

• Maintain and build effective relationships with works councils.

• Adapt international HR policies to comply with local office regulations and laws.

• Manage a team of 4 HR Business Partners (HRBPs).

• Foster strong relationships with senior leaders in the region.

• Collaborate with the global HR team and Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

• Operate within a structure that includes centers of excellence.

• Ensure effective communication and negotiation with German-speaking stakeholders, ELT members, legal teams, and lawyers.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, preferably in the IT industry or a fast-paced environment such as Pharma.

• Bilingual proficiency in German and English is essential.

• Strong operational and strategic HR skills.

• Confidence and gravitas to interact with senior leaders, legal professionals, and other high-level stakeholders.

• Experience managing HR teams and developing HR policies that comply with local and international regulations.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a global HR team and senior leadership.

If you are a seasoned HR professional with a strategic mindset and hands-on approach, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our HR efforts in the EMEA region at Cerence.

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and www.cerence.com) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.  

As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry. 

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Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

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