• A leading international organisation is seeking an experienced Country HR Manager to join its leadership team and lead the full Human Resources agenda at country level.
• This role plays a critical part in translating Group HR strategy into effective local execution, while actively supporting business growth and organisational development.

Description

Strategy & Policy

• Define, develop and implement the Country HR strategy, fully aligned with Group HR policies and objectives.
• Anticipate complex people-related challenges and opportunities, ensuring HR actively supports business growth.
• Translate Group HR frameworks into local policies and ensure their effective implementation.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of Group HR strategy, tools and governance.

Human Resources Leadership

• Lead and develop country-level HR frameworks and best practices.
• Drive talent management initiatives including succession planning, career paths and learning & development.
• Oversee recruitment and employer branding strategies across all functions, exploring innovative talent pipelines (e.g. students, apprenticeships).
• Manage social and labour relations, health & safety and social responsibility initiatives.
• Monitor and manage HR KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Act as functional lead for payroll services via dotted-line management.

Operational & Business Support

• Initiate and manage HR projects and organisational change initiatives at country level.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to senior management, providing strategic and tactical advice on people matters.
• Ensure effective execution of all personnel administration processes.
• Develop and implement local absence and well-being policies to maintain low absenteeism rates.

People Management

• Lead, coach and develop a team of HR specialists and team leaders.
• Foster a high-performance culture, encouraging accountability, collaboration and continuous development.
• Ensure optimal workforce planning, talent retention and team engagement within the HR function.

Profile

Experience & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar.
• Extensive HR experience, including a significant track record in HR operations and labour management roles.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Deep expertise across core HR domains and current HR trends, both locally and internationally.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Competencies

• Strategic and business-oriented mindset with strong leadership presence.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Energetic, Pragmatic, structured and highly organised, with the ability to deliver under pressure.
• Results-driven, analytical and customer-focused.
• Strong team player with high ethical standards and integrity.

Job Offer

• This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the HR agenda in a dynamic, international environment, working closely with senior leadership and influencing both local and group-level decisions.