HR Director

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Descrizione

For a leading international organisation committed to advancing healthcare through research, education and the multidisciplinary integration of scientific knowledge we are searching for a:


HR Director


Mission:


The HR Director, reporting directly to the CEO, holds overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management of Human Resources on a global scale, with direct oversight of the HR team across various countries. Supports the Senior Leadership Team in building an organization that attracts, develops, and retains top talent across a complex, multicultural environment.


Key Responsibilities:


People Strategy & Organizational Culture


- Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to define and execute a people strategy aligned with the company's business objectives across all geographies;

- Champion a culture built on trust, empowerment, and continuous improvement, acting as a role model and as a catalyst for change;

- Advise and support the Senior Leadership Team on all people-related topics, from organizational design to team effectiveness;

- Create and implement an HR target operating model aligned with market best practices.


Talent Acquisition & Onboarding


- Own the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring consistent quality of hire and a professional, well-structured recruitment experience globally;

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Design and maintain an onboarding framework that enables rapid integration and long-term retention.


Performance Management & Talent Development


- Lead the performance appraisal cycle, including goal-setting frameworks, calibration processes, and feedback culture;

- Build and manage succession planning for critical roles; identify and develop high-potential talent across the organization;

- Design and deliver the learning and development curriculum for Senior Leaders and line managers, covering people management, coaching, and leadership effectiveness.


HR Policies, Compliance & Administration


- Define, implement, and continuously review HR policies globally (employee handbook, time and attendance, leave management, etc.), ensuring full compliance with local labour laws across all operating countries;

- Conduct regular salary and benefits benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning in each market.


Analytics & HR Operations


- Define and track key HR KPIs and translate data into actionable insights for leadership;

- Support the selection and implementation of an HR Information System;

- Drive the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and the employee experience.


Organizational Development & Special Projects


- Support and steer organizational development initiatives and cultural transformation programs, acting as a strategic advisor to the Senior Leadership Team;

- Implement organizational change management to support the transformation of departments;

- Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects where people impact is material (M&A integrations, restructurings, geographic expansions).


Qualifications:


Hard Skills


- Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field;

- 10+ years of HR experience in a HRBP capacity, ideally within an international, multicultural environment, experience in the Life Sciences would be considered an asset;

- Demonstrated track record in change management, organizational development, and cultural transformation;

- Solid knowledge of HRIS platforms;

- Knowledge about labour law across various jurisdictions;

- Ability to read and interpret financial data and contribute to budget conversations;

- Fluent in English, Italian and French are considered a plus.


Soft Skills


- Decisive and well-organized leader, able to set clear priorities, drive execution, and bring out the best in a team without losing sight of the bigger picture;

- Builds trust across all levels with ease, high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to turn conflict into constructive dialogue;

- Analytical and action-oriented: synthesizes complex information quickly, writes with clarity, and translates insight into decisions without procrastinating;

- Forward-looking and adaptable, with the creative mindset to spot opportunities, embrace change, and bring others along through transformation.


Offer


- Competitive salary package;

- 30 days of annual leave, including 10 additional days on top of the contractual allowance;

- Improved social benefit packaging.


Place of work: Lugano (up to 25% remote working)


Branche: Soziale Dienste / Non-Profit


Funktion: Personalwesen


Führungsperson: Sì


Anstellungsart: Contratto a tempo indeterminato