Senior HR Director

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR Business Partner to Global BU leadership team members advising on organization design, workforce planning, talent, and culture
• Align HR strategy with global business priorities in partnership with the GCD Global HR Lead
• Use HR analytics and workforce insights to support data driven decisions
• Collaborate with global HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Leadership & Talent Development, HR Ops) to deploy scalable HR solutions
• Drive leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement
• Lead reorganizations, M&A integrations, and workforce transitions
• Ensure adherence to local labor legislation while aligning with global standards
• Support leaders through change with clear communication and people first execution
• Oversee implementation of HR policies, compliance programs, and audit readiness
• Ensure timely HR reporting and insights to senior management
• Contribute to HR budgeting and identify opportunities to streamline HR processes
• Operate as a trusted advisor with strong influencing capability in a global, matrixed organization
• Collaborate with HR peers across R&D Solutions to ensure alignment of priorities and execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent HR certification
• 10+ years of HR generalist/specialist experience supporting senior leadership in complex, matrixed global organizations
• Preferred background in life sciences, CRO, technology, or consulting environments
• Expertise in organization design, leadership development, talent management, and engagement
• Demonstrated success leading change initiatives (reorgs, integrations, scaling transitions)
• Strong knowledge of European labor legislation and multi country HR environments
• Exceptional judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills