Senior Director, HR

Actively contribute to setting business directions as a member of the Global Distribution and the Operations HR Leadership teams. Translate business needs to specific HR project plans and/or action items and ensure on-time implementation. Lead and drive employee engagement and cultural change and integration-related deliverables for the organization. Maintain accountability for the successful implementation of CVI’s HR related projects and programs in collaboration with the site HR leaders around the world. Effectively assess and execute annual HR processes in a high-quality manner. Establish and maintain positive relationships with business leaders and peers while guiding and challenging their decisions when necessary. Provide guidance on employment law, ensuring all level and regulatory compliance. Provide accurate HR metrics to management and corporate to be able to consistently measure different HR areas and their progress. Lead, develop and grow a team of HR professionals to deliver HR solutions efficiently, timely and in a cost-effective manner. Lead recruitment and selection processes that contribute to building the organisation capabilities that allow the business to meet its objectives. Review, recommend and implement competitive compensation and benefit programs. Implement and optimize the Performance Management program to foster a Pay for Performance organization as part of the overall company strategy. Lead the activities related to employee personal development, talent management and career planning. Support all business in the design and implementation of their communication plans to address work councils and employee population at large. Support the local work council/Business Forums activities while maintaining a positive employee relations environment. Evaluate effectiveness of current programs/tools, third party suppliers, services from external organizations and recommend improvements when needed. May work with or negotiate with external suppliers to deliver specific programs or services, always ensuring collaboration from other HR areas. Lead the provision, development, review and administration of employee benefits in partnership with the Global Benefits team. Engage in appropriate community related organization and may represent the company in external functions.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership and managerial skills.
• Experience with multi-cultural sensitivity in communications and relationship building.
• Knowledge and application of Employment Legislation across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions.
• Previous experience in leading interactions with Unions/Worker Counsels on a country or regional basis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent English and preferably another EU language.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and teamwork oriented.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, flexible and responsible person.
• Proven experience in problem solving and decision making.
• Knowledge of and capability to use computer tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word and HR databases).
• Work closely with other HR members to maintain consistency of practices across the company.
• Comply with Company Quality System requirements.
• Follow the documentation processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with SOX etc.
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, apply policies and/or procedures, and draw valid conclusions.
• Works effectively with a personal computer and programs to prepare documents or reports.
• Apply communication skills and mathematical concepts knowledge to perform work and coordinate with others.

Work Environment:

Office environment for general day-to-day duties. The position will require travel to the sites within the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions to attend global business and HR related meetings. To support 24/7 Business Units, the employee might be required to attend site after hours when needed.

Experience:

Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Human Resources Management, in an international environment. International experience is a must. Preferably having lived in multiple countries.

Education:

University Degree in an HR related subject. Post graduate degree preferred. CIPD qualified.

CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals. At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and an employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization. CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That’s a strong reflection of our corporate culture—and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.