Director, Human Resources (UKI, Benelux, Nordics & ANZ)

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Winnersh​
Department: ​Human Resources 

Summary

The Director, Human Resources (HR) collaborates with top business leaders and executives to craft innovative HR strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent. With a blend of sharp business acumen, HR and Organization Development expertise, and stellar consulting skills, the Director, HR becomes an indispensable strategic partner to assigned business and functional groups.

As a visionary business partner, the Director, HR proactively assesses business performance and creates HR solutions that align with business strategies, boost leadership success, and enhance the employee experience. The ideal candidate is a trailblazer in strategy development, organization design, diversity and inclusion, and talent management, driving the organization towards its goals.

A master collaborator, the Director works hand-in-hand with HR Centers of Excellence (like Compensation, Recruiting, Training, and Organizational Development) and functional partners (such as Finance, IT, and Marketing) to deliver impactful solutions and change management plans that ensure sustainable business success. Additionally, the Director, HR serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders on HR policies and processes, optimizing employee engagement and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Champions HR Strategies: Develops and drives the implementation of cutting-edge HR strategies and initiatives that align with business priorities and goals. Plans and facilitates dynamic work sessions to craft these strategies, ensuring organizational focus and achievement of stellar business results.
• Performance Architect: Assists the leadership team in evaluating individual team member performance and provides insightful guidance for development. Ensures everyone has the right skills, tools, and talents to excel in their roles.
• Talent Maestro: Partners with client groups on all aspects of Talent Management, including forecasting, staffing, onboarding, development, performance management, career/succession planning (DSP), talent movement, and retention. Leverages workforce analytics and insights to make data-driven decisions.
• Trusted Advisor: Serves as a coach and consultant to business leaders and employees on key organizational and management issues, offering expert advice and solutions.
• Presentation Prodigy: Builds compelling presentations using workforce analytics and insights to focus leaders on relevant business issues and assess potential solutions.
• Organizational Strategist: Assesses organizational performance, identifies talent gaps, and proposes innovative solutions. Leads the implementation of ongoing talent, succession, and development plans to support business objectives.
• Policy Pioneer: Facilitates the consistent application, implementation, and improvement of HR policies, processes, and programs, ensuring they are effective and up-to-date.
• Change Catalyst: Plans and leads organization design and change management projects to streamline and implement new structures, roles, and processes that create speed and efficiency, supporting rapidly shifting business demands.
• Leadership Coach: Coaches business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management, to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development.
• Engagement Enthusiast: Develops and drives people engagement strategies that foster an environment where all employees feel respected and valued.
• Team Developer: Develops, coaches, and drives the performance of their team/direct reports, ensuring they reach their full potential.
• Versatile Contributor: Takes on other exciting duties as assigned, always ready to tackle new challenges and opportunities.

Work Experience Requirements

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: 15+
• Minimum 5 years leading and developing people

Education Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
• MBA or Master’s degree a plus

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent active listening abilities.
• Flexible approach to various disciplines.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Ability to align people and organizational practices with business priorities.
• Understanding of business and industry factors for strategy development.
• Respected, trusted, proactive, and opinionated.
• Effective consultative approach for organizational issues and solutions.
• Skilled in leading change in dynamic environments.
• Knowledgeable in HR practices and systems.
• Strategic thinking with strong consulting and influencing skills.
• Utilizes HR metrics and business data for insights and decision-making.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills at all organizational levels.
• Action-oriented with a focus on execution.
• Proactive in defining and executing HR and functional partnerships.
• Understanding of HR laws and best practices.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
 

What We Offer

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is £87,098.00 - £136,867, depending on experience or other legitimate business factors.
• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister discretionary Corporate Bonus 
• Performance-related Annual Salary Review
• Company Car and Allowance
• Group Personal Pension Scheme with 8.5% employer contribution 
• Private Healthcare Insurance Covering you and your family members
• Life insurance cover at x10 base salary
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part time Associates), with the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies
• Internal Recognition Scheme

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
 

Job Req ID: 34079