Regional HRBP, Operations EMEA

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization? As the Regional HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Operations EMEA, you'll be at the heart of our strategic initiatives, driving talent management, employee engagement, organizational design, and effectiveness. You'll collaborate closely with regional leaders (typically at the Director or VP level) and be a key member of the regional leadership team. This role demands strategic thinking and action to achieve both short-term and long-term business objectives while providing the HR Service Delivery organization with essential insights for effective local execution.

Preliminary requirements: You have experience in the manufacturing sector, on an international scope, and in a matrix company.

This role is hybrid (3 days on-site) and can be located in Italy, Spain, Poland, UK, or Czechia near a major PPG location.

Your key responsibilities:

1. Organization Development & Effectiveness (30%)
   • Design and implement organizational solutions to execute the approved strategy by segment, market, and region.
   • Adjust organizational structures to meet cost reduction requests and ensure effectiveness through continuous monitoring and optimization.
   • Engage with the business to identify necessary capabilities and develop them through strategic recruiting and skills enhancement.
2. Workforce Planning (30%)
   • Identify opportunities for organizational streamlining in alignment with strategic goals.
   • Develop headcount forecasts by consulting with leaders and considering various business initiatives.
   • Ensure data accuracy and timely population of templates with relevant commentary.
3. Capability Building (25%)
   • Coach leaders on effective performance processes and ensure calibrated decisions that reflect actual contributions.
   • Ensure job descriptions for senior-level roles align with business imperatives and participate in the interviewing process.
   • Deploy talent assessments and facilitate engagement sessions to support talent development.
4. Commercial and Operational Excellence (15%)
   • Build Commercial Excellence capabilities and advance Operational Excellence within the SBU.
   • Review and enhance Sales Incentive Plans in collaboration with key business leaders.

What you bring to the role:

• Strategic and operational capability to address changes in the external landscape and work at both strategic and operational levels.
• Strong HR partner who engages stakeholders, negotiates effectively, and builds strategic relationships.
• Ability to utilize data to drive performance, benchmark against industry best practices, and improve approaches based on calculated risks.
• Inspirational leadership that fosters a high-performance environment and collaborates effectively across the organization.

Your qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least 10 years of progressive experience in complex, matrixed organizations, with a focus on industrial manufacturing and international HR leadership. Proven success in developing and executing strategic HR initiatives contributing to business growth. Minimum 5 years in an HR leadership role within a large-scale region or division.
• Business acumen: Strong partnership mindset with an effective track record of collaboration with business leaders.
• Crisis management: Experience managing HR functions during crises, ensuring business continuity and employee well-being.
• International experience: Proven ability to work across diverse countries and regions, with knowledge of regional labor laws and HR practices.

About us:

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