Senior HR Manager EMEA

The organisation

As part of the European Leadership Team the Senior HR Manager EMEA provides leadership in the development and delivery of human resources strategies and solutions for the EMEA region.

Briggs & Stratton has 2 locations in the Netherlands, Herten & Wijchen. This role can be fulfilled at both locations with flexibility.

The position

As part of the European Leadership Team the Senior HR Manager provides leadership in the development and delivery of human resources strategies and solutions for the EMEA region. You will act as a trusted advisor to all levels of management on day-to-day HR matters and implement local and overseas regional specific programs to support HR operations.

You will have a very broad range of responsibilities, both with a strong strategic focus and at the same time a hands-on mentality. You are looking after multiple countries in a matrix organization with headquarters based in the US.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Lead the HR strategy in partnership with 3 Senior Directors Sales EMEA, to support Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Recognition, Engagement, Organizational Design, Workforce Planning, and other HR-related competences
• Ensure alignment with regional and global HR strategies, as well as local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
• Oversee and/or complete generalist duties to advise leaders on both strategic and tactical plans which may include: conduct internal investigations, facilitate workforce reductions and/or terminations and grievances
• Deliver written communication and presentations to communicate concepts related to one or more functional HR areas for diverse audiences of managers and employees; develop and conduct training and presentations
• Lead and manage workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and training efforts for leaders, managers, employees, students and temporary employees
• Drive effective performance management by assisting employees and managers with performance management processes including leading calibration, merit planning and other incentive programs
• Collaborate within Human Resources to develop, document and recommend continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions
• Provide team guidance and leadership (remotely)

Candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum seven years of experience related to professional, progressive experience in human resources setting
• Minimum five years of management experience
• Extensive knowledge of principles & practices of HR, HR regulations and compliance
• Demonstrated skills in employee relations with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision making; demonstrated ability to partner and influence at all levels in the business and to be viewed as a credible, valuable source of information and integral part of management team
• Strong organization- and time management-/project management skills necessary to prioritize and oversee projects or teams with multiple assignments and to meet deadlines; ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong communication skills to be able to work with diverse groups of employees
• Foundational experience in building and/or delivering change management and organization development plans
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility

Interested?

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