Group HR Manager

The organisation

Ionbond provides advanced coating solutions for applications in the aerospace, medical, food contact, automotive, decorative, tooling and fuel cells industries. We offer a broad range of hard, low-friction, wear-resistant coatings based on PVD, PACVD and CVD technologies.

With 34 job coating centers in 15 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, Ionbond has one of the largest coating networks in the world. Ionbond has over 1300 employees worldwide and is part of renowned Japanese industrial consortium IHI Grou

The position

Together with the management the Group HR Manager is in charge of strategically managing the organization's human capital, meaning: the right people at the right position

In this role the focus is to align the workforce with the company's overall goals. A positive workplace culture is achieved by implementing straightforward processes, fostering teamwork, and ensuring clear communication throughout the organization.

Next to this it's important to serve as a key partner to the CEO, overseeing corporate compliance matters and supporting initiatives to enhance internal collaboration.

In summary this position is pivotal to drive the effective allocation of resources, to implement HR solutions in line with business strategy, and to nurture an environment where our people thrive in a sustainable way for the future.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations for Group Employees and Regional/Country management;
• Collaborate with local HR representatives to implement, refine and standardise HR processes across the employee life cycle. This encompasses various stages, such as Recruitment, Onboarding, Talent Development, Training, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Succession Planning/Promotion, Re-organization, Expat support, and Termination;
• Provide professional and proactive coaching and guidance to leaders within the organization on HR-related matter;
• Demonstrating the capability to offer feedback, even when not explicitly sought, and making decisions within appropriate timeframes. Additionally, knowing when to encourage management to do the same in a professional way;
• Take the lead on HR strategic projects, including the global rollout of processes, policies and systems whilst applying the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle where applicable;
• Collaborate closely with the Shareholder, on matters related to compliance and legal affairs, encompassing training programs and investigations;
• Ensure effective communication of HR-related topics through internal channels, aiming for clear and transparent information dissemination.

Candidate profile

• Bachelor or Master degree, Business Administration / Human Resource Management;
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a (similar) HR position, preferably in an international company;
• Good communication skills that allow to interact at different levels of the hierarchy;
• Developed leadership and influencing skills;
• Excellent team player and with ability to work under pressure in a changing environment;
• Bachelor or Master degree, Business Administration / Human Resource Management;
• Fluent English & Dutch;
• Frequent travel is required for this role.

The offer

We offer you an excellent package regarding your level of experience within a strong international environment.

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by using the form below.