Worldwide Human Resources Management Executive Search

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EXECUTIVE SEARCH LISTINGS
A Sampling of Past Search Requests

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This is a list of a few of our past searches. It is intended to show some typical types of searches that we are called to fill, but if a job in your discipline, industry or location is not listed, that absence of course does not necessarily mean that our clients may not now or soon have a suitable position for your experiences. Nor does it mean that we are not equipped to recruit in a market, industry, or discipline for which there might be no jobs posted below.

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USA & CANADA


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President of Human Resources - Consumer Electronics
LOCATION: US - California (Los Angeles)
COMPANY: US$1Billion+ Consumer Electronics/ Computer Firm
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Ability to organize and manage a diverse work group to accomplish business goals. Ability to delegate, coach, develop and manage a diverse and geographically dispersed team. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Mandarin Chinese fluency could be very useful, as firm is expanding operations in Asia.
Recruiter seeks a Vice President of Human Resources on behalf of a fast growing and successful computer/ consumer electronics firm. Working closely with the Sr. Management team, the VP Human Resources will focus on recruitment and retention; organizational design and development; employee relations and training; benefits and compensation. Manages a US team of 14 HR professionals within all functional specialties. • Experience in technology or an operational excellence oriented company. Working with a company that does business in greater China and/or Taiwan is a big plus. • 15 years' HR experience, with an emphasis on: strategic planning, employee relations, compensation and employee development • Extensive knowledge of federal and state regs, with ability to interpret regulations and set policy accordingly • Strong business knowledge and capability to assess HR implications of business priorities. Comprehensive understanding of HR principles, techniques and procedures • Strong partnering, facilitating, influencing, and negotiating skills. Strong analytical and problem solving ability.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President of Human Resources - Consumer Electronics
LOCATION: US - Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area)
COMPANY: Fast-Growing Industrial Equipment Division of Large European Corporation
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced, roll-up-the-sleeves, unbureaucratic Vice President of Human Resources who is an excellent communicator able to reshape a successful manufacturing in order to brace for significant business growth. • People leader with value based leadership • Addressing cross business concerns • High performer with a proven track record of success • Result oriented • Excellent communicator • Envisions what good looks like • Adapting and responding to change • Self-driven and not afraid to challenge or be challenged • People focused decision maker • Genuine “can do” attitude • High pace • Able to extensive travel
Recruiter seeks an outstanding VP Human Resources on behalf of a fast-growing manufacturing firm. Reporting to the company Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the VP Human Resources develops policy and directs and coordinates human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Key responsibilities: • Develops and implements policies, programs, procedures, and plans to ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination provisions of government legislation. • Consults with and counsels management and human resources staff to ensure that other policies, programs, and procedures comply with equal employment opportunity legal provisions and support the organization's affirmative action initiatives. • Collects and analyzes data such as applicant flow, hiring, terminations, promotions, salaries, training, transfers, investigations, accommodation requests, and complaints for required government reporting and internal monitoring purposes. • Responds to requests from external vendors and contracting organizations for affirmative action compliance certification. • Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan; Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate. • Prepares budget of human resources operations. • Writes directives advising department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits. • Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law. • Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. • Serve as liaison to government agencies. Confers with human resources staff, legal counsel, and employees to investigate, document, and resolve alleged violations of law and charges of discrimination or harassment. • Consults with facilities management and other staff to create and maintain physical work environment that provides reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees. • Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services, such as canteen, transportation, or relocation service. • Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization. • Conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations. • Reviews contracts to determine actions required to meet equal opportunity provisions of local, state, or federal laws. • Trains employees or obtains external training in the areas of working in a diverse environment, equal employment and nondiscrimination regulations, and creating a discrimination-free and harassment-free workplace. • Drives all internal doe of conduct and compliance training and conformity Key competences: • Excellent leadership, communication, mentoring skills. Easily able to communicate and connect with all levels of the organization. • Strong business and financial acumen • Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate both internally and externally in a wide range of environments, cultures, countries. Strong presentation skills • Must be well organized and able to prioritize key objectives and keep the organization focused. • Previous experience with acquisitions, on-boarding and integration would be a plus. Requirements: • Requires education generally equivalent to an associate’s degree in business administration. • It is desirable for the employee to possess a 4-year degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in directly related area and 10+ years directly related experience • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Extensive experience as a people leader, developing and growing diverse individuals and teams • Embracing the firm's values and beliefs Internal and External Contacts/Customers: • Regular external customer contacts • Close and daily internal relations • Comfortable working within a complex international matrix environment • Role model in collaboration


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Human Resources Director - Metals
LOCATION: US - Midwest (Chicago, IL)
COMPANY: Well-established Metals firm
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced HR generalist who can build a Human Resources function from scratch. This person must be ready, willing and able to be the one and only HR person in the firm.
Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a $200 million division of a $1billion metals firm, a Human Resources Director. This division is a long-standing company that currently has 60 people, but due to an expected acquisition, the size is expected to soon double to about 120 people. Sales revenue is expected to be $300 million. Up until now, the firm has largely put the task of HR on the shoulders of the Controller, but the expansion of the firm at this point demands that a fully dedicated HR Manager or HR Director be hired. Most employees in this firm are given a great deal of authority to fulfull their mandates. Therefore, candidates who are both well experienced as HR generalists and most comfortable as sole contributors would be the best fits. People who are most comfortable in larger MNC's with a multiplicity of resources and assistants in HR probably would not find this model a good fit for them. There will be a lot of work to do in this role, as there exist few standardized HR processes. So much of the initial work will be creating HR systems from scratch. People who are experienced in such situations might find this a very rewarding opportunity. This role will initially be a single contributor role with the following responsibilities: 1. Recruiting and staffing 2. New employee orientation 3. Employee training and development 4. Updating company policies and employee handbook 5. Compensation and benefits administration (including submitting payroll into Paycom) 6. Company wide communication of organization values 7. Develop employee assessment matrix 8. Establish department and employee goals and review process 9. Monitor employee performance improvement plans 10. Compliance with regulatory agencies 11. Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health 12. Employee relations and retention 13. Implement change as needed - team environment 14. Participate in special projects - communicate expectations, evaluate results and milestones accomplished, implement change 15. Enhance customer-service strategies 16. Potential new office planning

ASIA - PACIFIC


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China SVP Human Resources - Pharmaceuticals
LOCATION: China (Shanghai) or Hong Kong
COMPANY: Major pharmaceuticals firm
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: the firm is an operation competing in a very competitive global technology arena. The firm cannot be run like a mature business. It demands fast growth and it is reliant on attracting the highest quality talent, which the firm competes for against the top global biopharmaceutical companies. The firm needs a very sophisticated recruiting strategy. The firm needs to be able to understand what market rates are for compensation and long term incentives (share ownership is price of entry in this field) and it needs to communicate clearly to all stakeholders what is needed, why, in order to get everyone comfortable.
Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major pharmaceutical firm, a Senior VP Human Resources, who reports to the firm's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The SVP HR is responsible for developing organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analyses, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives; leading the design, development and implementation of competitive and cost-effective compensation strategy, benefits programs and C&B practices for the firm in Hong Kong, the PRC, and internationally as the business expands. The incumbent will ensure the HR program and practices support the firm's business objectives resulting in the attraction and retention of highly engaged workforce. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Work closely with the CEO and the Business Unit Heads to provide a comprehensive HR service and professional people management approach across the business 2. Pro-actively collaborate with management to address and identify solutions to improve the business through strategic people processes and addressing employee concerns 3. Monitor the reward system, plan and implement reward activities, such as performance management, salary review, bonus scheme and incentive programs that support company reward strategy and business agenda 4. Keep abreast of emerging HR innovations, technology, laws, etc to lead the HR process review, ensuring legal compliance and good governance5. KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE o Suitable candidate should be a degree qualified HR expert with substantial experience in the Executive remuneration area, ideally from a multinational company with a regional/head office set up. o A self-starter, assertive and proactive person, with the ability to deal with difficult and complex issues and work with people at different levels across the business environment. o Pragmatic in approach, hands on, detailed oriented, fast in action, articulate, to the point in communication, and with good commercial sense. o Fluent in English and Chinese o Prior working knowledge in biotech industry, China operations or NASDAQ listed companies will be an added advantage


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Human Resources Manager - Chemicals
LOCATION: China (Guangdong)
COMPANY: Major American chemicals company
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China HR Manager with experience at a major foreign firm. Strong Chinese and English written and spoken skills.
Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an American chemical company, a China Human Resources Manager. Under the direction of the China General Manager, the Human Resource Manager will execute the implementation and oversight of the human resources operations; activities and support services involved in the processing, recruitment, screening, selection, orientation, development, engagement, and evaluation of employees; coordinate and support communications, resources, programs, policies, benefit administration, projects, services, labor relations, and information to meet corporate human resources needs and assure smooth and efficient Department activities. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Primary role: help the people of the organization be successful in achieving high standards of performance and done with integrity. This role will require building healthy, objective relationships with most levels in the company. This HR position must understand the various key business processes, production and related business plans. Roles can vary with need; advisory, facilitation, teach, coach, liaison, ombudsman, or recruiter. The HR Manager provides human resources services involved in the processing, recruitment, screening, selection, and orientation of all employees (as assigned); working with hiring manager to establish and maintain related time lines and priorities; assure related activities comply with applicable standards, requirements, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Implement Human Resources programs, projects, processes, services, labor relations, systems, strategies, goals and objectives; assure proper and timely resolution of related issues, conflicts and discrepancies. Counsel managers and supervisors on common employee relations matters (attendance, performance) while maintaining confidentiality and consistency with established policies; assist supervisors with documentation and implementation of performance issues, including Performance Action Plans, corrective actions and performance appraisals in compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; assure employee understanding of established procedures and requirements. Maintain frequent and succinct verbal and written communication with the General Manager regarding needs and issues. Maintain and collaborate in the implementation of HR plans, maintain benchmarks and trend data related to Key Performance Indicators; prepare related reports to assist with performance measurements. Coordinate and implement the performance evaluation process for employees; assuring smooth and efficient activities related to the performance appraisal system; prepare and maintain related records and documents; provide appropriate response to salary increases and promotions, as approved. Work with supervisors and managers to compose, develop and maintain job descriptions. Prepare and maintain a variety of manual and human resource database records, reports and files related to employees, applicants, policies, evaluations, company functions and assigned activities in compliance with local, provincial and country laws. Maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and pending legislation related to Human Resources activities; recommend modifications to programs, functions and procedures to assure compliance with local, provincial and country requirements as appropriate. Attend and participate at various meetings as assigned; serve as a member on various committees, and leader on others. ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: • The HR Manager takes a very active role in supporting supervisors assigned to plants or business centers in application of established human resource processes and procedures. • The HR Generalist contributes to internal company standard setting. He or she promotes adoption of industry standards and best practices. • Through action and behavior, drives a “consistency” mindset throughout the organization. The goal is to create uniformity in the application of policy and ensure fair and equal treatment for all employees. WORK EXPERIENCE: Possesses an overall understanding of Human Resources and the role it plays in the business operations. Has a strong knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including employment and benefit laws. Possesses the ability to gather and analyze data and provide recommendations. Demonstrated experience and success in relationship management and building collaboration among employees and management while maintaining confidentiality and support for the organization. Must demonstrate highly efficient and effective communication skills, the ability to coach and counsel employees and supervisors. Possesses a “continuous improvement” mindset. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires an extremely perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels. Must have the ability to work as a team player and as unique situations present themselves, must be sensitive to the balance between corporate and employee needs. Must be able to work in a matrix organization with direct reporting the General Manager of China and dotted line reporting to the VP, Human Resources in the USA. Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or four-year degree in business, communication, or related discipline preferred. 3+ years in HR with strong knowledge of policies, programs, methods, practices and procedures related to Employee Relations, Benefits and Payroll Administration, Staffing, country, province and local employment laws and other Human Resource

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Human Resources - Electronics

LOCATION: Asia: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: US Electronic Products Manufacturer

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a division of a multi-billion dollar US firm, a Shenzhen based VP Human Resources. Fluency in English and Chinese (ideally both Mandarin and Cantonese) required. Firm can consider leading local candidates, as well as candidates in Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other countries. Position will include responsibility for several China operations totalling 3,000 employees and multiple HR Managers (6 direct, 20 indirect). This position will require a fast paced, seasoned MNC HR head who can be both strong and diplomatic. The goal here is to create a world class HR organization in an originally Chinese private corporation that was acquired by a foreign MNC.

· University degree holder. An MBA will be highly regarded. Capable in written and spoken English is required

· The candidate should have 12-15 years of progressive HR experience from multi-national companies with at least 5 years as head of the entire HR function.

· At least 3 years leading the Human Resources function in a company with major R&D, sales and Marketing and Supply Chain operations, as opposed to Manufacturing operations.

· Solid experience in managing on a hands-on basis, and very good people skills.

· The position requires the incumbent t--- operate at both an operational and strategic level. As part of the core management team, the incumbent must demonstrate ability in organizational development, shaping strategy and culture, and strong communication skills.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Human Resources - Medical Devices
LOCATION: Asia: Singapore
COMPANY: Global Medical Devices Manufacturer
Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading medical devices firm, a Malaysia based Human Resources Director. Fluency in English required; other Asia-Pacific languages a strong plus. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Human Resources will supervise multi-plant, multi-country HR efforts in the Asia-Pacific region, in coordination with Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Americas management groups. This position requires a fast-paced, highly unbureaucratic HR Director who can play a leading role in building lean manufacturing and lean organizations at company operations in the Asian region.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam Director, Human Resources - Consumer Electronics
LOCATION: Vietnam
COMPANY: Major international Consumer Electronics firm
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Vietnamese-English fluent HR Director with strong greenfield business unit experiences. Preference to candidates with Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Legal, or Human Resources.
Recruiter seeks a Vietnam Human Resources Director for a top global consumer electronics firm. The Vietnam Human Resources Director will be the key person involved in the expansion of a very large startup plant in Vietnam. - HRM (HR policy, C&B, Recruiting, etc.) - HRD, Labor Management, Culture, Relationship etc. More than 10 years working experience in HR field desired, with at least 5 years' experience as Team Leader or Director in multinational companies. Experience in handling governmental relationships at the city, province and national levels a strong plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam Director of Human Resources - Manufacturing

LOCATION: Vietnam (Danang)

COMPANY: Major international textiles firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Western-trained Vietnamese-English fluent HR Director.

Recruiter seeks a Vietnam Director of Human Resources for a major international firm. The Vietnam Director Human Resources reports to the General Director and supervises:Division HR Managers, Corporate HR Manager, Corporate Compliance Manager. The Vietnam Director Human Resources provides overall strategic HR leadership to the JV. Oversees the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services including; healthandsafety, security, recruitment, selection, retention, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures, employee communications and employee events. Requires 5-10 years of progressive Vietnam HR experience with a multinational company with exposures to all core functions of HR noted above.Good written and oral communication skills required – must be able to communicate effectively with Corporate HR resources in English.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam Human Resources Manager -IT Services
LOCATION: Vietnam (Hochiminh City)
COMPANY: Major international IT Services firm
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Western-trained Vietnamese-English fluent HR Manager
Recruiter seeks a Vietnam Human Resources Manager for a major international firm in the IT Services sector. The Vietnam Human Resources Manager will implement the Vietnam resource strategy, in accordance with the firm's Global Strategy, so that the organization attracts, manages, develops and retains the employees it needs to achieve its current and future business objectives. Key activities: - Direct a variety of HR programmes to ensure that employees are recruited, managed, trained, evaluated and rewarded in accordance with the firm's Vietnam HR strategy. These programmes are grouped under 5 streams : o Recruitment o Compensation &Benefits o Learning & Culture o People care o Mobility - Liaise with functional and operational area managers to develop strategies that are appropriate for their business needs - Ensure that firm's Vietnam HR strategy and practices comply with all Vietnamese regulations, laws and employment standards - Evaluate the organization's future workforce needs in order to recommend changes to the HR strategy or to adapt existing current HR programmes to meet these needs - Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of HR professionals to ensure the HR strategy is implemented effectively and within established budgets

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Human Resources Manager - Plastic Products

LOCATION: China (Suzhou - Kunshan)

COMPANY: Major US Multinational Firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading American multinational, a Human Resources Manager. The main function will be HR Manager 人事行政经理:

1， Set up the human resouce strategy to comply with the company strategy, provide suggestion and data collection for key decision-making.
统筹制定公司人力资源战略规划，为重大人事决策提供建议和信息支持；

2， Design the Organization Chart,optimize the manpower
负责建立公司组织架构、人力资源优化设计并实施配置方案；

3， Set up and implement and supervise the lablor manual, HR policy, wellfare policy, performance appraisal, salary grade system etc.
制定、执行、监督公司员工手册、人事管理制度、员工福利制度、员工绩效考核、岗位薪酬等级制度等；

4， Assist departmental manager to design and update the JD and competency requirement according to the company development, ensure the JD in line with the actual impletment, evaluate the competency regularly
协助直线经理编制职位说明书及员工能力要求，并根据公司发展调整需要进行相应的变更，保证职位说明书与实际相符及定期进行员工能力评审；

5， Set up and implement recrutment plan
制定员工招聘计划，并实施员工招聘；

6， Set up the communication channel between employees and senior management, strengthen employees relationship, handle labor disputes
建立与员工沟通渠道，协调公司各层员工关系，处理劳动纠纷；

7， Organize the salary review and promotion evaluation
组织提薪评审和晋升评审。

8， Set up and implement annual training plan and employee career path, achieve training objective
制定年度培训计划及员工发展计划，组织员工岗前培训，达成公司培训合格率及达成率目标。

9， Implement BEP and do realted investigation for breach of BEP
负责公司商业道德规范的有效执行及违规事件调查。

10，Communicate and cooperate with cross functional department for Human Resource affairs
与各部门进行沟通与协调员工事宜


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: HR Manager - Electronics
LOCATION: China (Hong Kong)
COMPANY: US Electronics Manufacturer
Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a multi-billion dollar US electronics firm, a Hong Kong based Human Resources Manager. Fluency in English required; other Asia-Pac languages a strong plus. Candidates would potentially be eligible to assume a promotion to VP Human Resources - Asia Pacific Region. This position would have responsibility for HR at company divisions in 10 Asia-Pac countries, from India to Australia. Candidates should have had multi-country HR responsibilities at leading multinationals. Frequent travel internationally might be expected.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Country HR Manager - Logistics Services

LOCATION: Vietnam

COMPANY: Multinational Services Sector Company

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading international service sector company, a Human Resources Manager, reporting to the Country Manager. The person will manage all HR activities within Country and provide world-class HR competencies and support to the Country management team in recruiting, coaching, developing and retaining management talent.

EUROPE


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: German Legal Manager/Director - Financial Services
LOCATION: Germany (Frankfurt-am-Main)
COMPANY: Major European financial services company
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A German Legal Director with strong leadership skills, a good mentoring ability, and a good project management mindset. Yes, you know the routine: busy, busy, busy, with constantly changing priorities. So the Legal Manager or Legal Director needs to be very good at managing people.
Recruiter seeks a German Legal Manager or Legal Director, on behalf of a leading European financial services firm, based outside of Germany. The position involves supervision of about 10 legal staff. The majority of work involves contracts and data protection issues. This resource shall be included in the Legal & Corporate Department with headquarters offices based at HQ in order to provide legal assistance and support in favor of a group of companies operating in the territory of Germany (the “Companies”). The Legal Manager reports to and is managed by the General Counsel based at Headquarters. Responsibilities include (not an exhaustive list): • Line manage members of the legal department in Germany, supervising their casework to ensure that it is of the highest standard and that they meet the targets and objectives that have been set for them; • Assist regional managers providing a wide range of legal advice and counsel on business, IT, IPR, compliance and data protection; • Provide legal advice on corporate and legal affairs matters including drafting, reviewing, commenting and advice on Companies secretarial documents, including board minutes and board resolutions; • Organize corporate records, liaising with the headquarters offices; • Assist in management of external legal counsels; • Provide legal advice on contract related matters with existing and potential partners, customers and suppliers as well as draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts and other company documents with customers, suppliers and third parties; • Anticipate and address potential legal risks facing the Companies; • Participate in the development and recommendation of Companies policies and position on legal issues in conjunction with headquarters offices and local management. The ideal candidate will posses the following qualifications: • Master Degree in Law; • 10 years PQE as a legal counsel in an international law firm and/or in a legal department of a multinational company based in Germany; • 5 years of professional experience in a managerial role in a legal department; • German mother tongue, fluency in spoken/written English as pre-requisite condition for employment • Ability to work in an international environment and in multi-disciplinary teams; • Awareness of current legal standard in the data protection law field • Ability to manage a team, monitor performance and to inspire and support other members of the legal department; • Self-motivation and ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure; • Excellent communication, drafting and negotiating skills, and ability to work independently; • Significant and comprehensive IT skills under Windows environment, with particular reference to Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Outlook; • The position shall be based in Germany but is requested flexibility to engage in regular domestic, and occasionally international, travel for the Companies business.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Legal Compliance Communication Manager - E-Mobility
LOCATION: Germany
COMPANY: Major EV Battery firm
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A very hands-on, experienced legal specialist, ideally with e-mobility familiarity
Recruiter seeks a Legal Compliance Communication Manager, on behalf of a leading EV battery firm. Responsibilities --Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (health and safety in the workplace law, environmental law, labor law, partnerships, international ventures, M&A, press releases and communication with Media) --Collaborate with management to devise efficient communication and legal strategies Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance (Create organizational models to avoid the administrative responsibility of the company) --Research and evaluate different legal and compliance risk factors regarding business decisions and operations --Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues --Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, national and international public authority EU and International Authorities, mass media and press), creating relations of trust --Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights --Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization --Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation as relevant for battery and automotive business at EU level --Collaborate with external legal auditors and HR when needed --Educate and train employees on regulations and industry communication practices --Provide legal advisory services to the EHS in order to be in compliance with the safe work practice, and give supporting to the EHS in the implementation of environmental legislation --Supports the business management in the implementation of the EU Directive and develop environmental sustainability projects in the context of corporate social responsibility actions --Providing stakeholder with information about new efficiency and monitoring of controls methods, regulations compliance, voluntary enhancement of regulations, sustainable development and circular economy strategies of the enterprise --Give legal assistance to the management in relations with political decision-makers on the legislative and regulatory proposals of interest to the company --Attending and supporting promotional events, such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits --Communicate with Press Media for legal release and in charge of legal review of official communication Skills --Proven experience as a legal counsel in business environment --Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures --Full comprehension of the influences of the external public environment of a corporation --Demonstrated ability to create legal and communication defensive or proactive strategies --Proven experience in the field of institutional relations in the EU, with public authorities and international context. --High degree of professional ethics and integrity --Outstanding communication skills at international and EU level Requirements --Fluent in English language ( other EU language of advantage) --Master degree in Law --five (5) years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Public Sector/ Automotive / Sustainability / Energy or similar environments as Head of Legal, Head of Communication or International Affairs or similar positions Professional qualification as Attorney at Law in Europe --Intercultural and international experience preferred.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Human Resources - Automotive Products
LOCATION: Europe: (Paris, France preferred)
COMPANY: US Automotive parts supplier
Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an American automotive parts manufacturer, a Europe based Human Resources Director. Fluency in English required. Fluency in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Czech, German or Turkish desired. Reports to the Chief Operating Officer. It is essential that the job holder be prepared to do significant international travel - not just Europe, but elsewhere, esp. to the United States. Key Relationships: VP Human Resources; Member of the Automotive Operations Executive Team; Liaise with the VP HR; Professional HR Advisor to all Operations Executive Team Purpose: to initiate and deliveer a Human Resources strategy to the automotive business and to ensure that those strategies are closely aligned to the operational and commercial requirements Key objectives: --develop an HR strategy with clearly defined goals and objectives and achieve buy-in from the Operations Executive Team and VP of Human Resources --work closely wiht the COO to ensure that the initiatives satisfy the commercial and operational requirements of the European automotive business --support the COO on the development of the European executive management team on both an individual and team basis --deliver key HR strategies and initiatives for the following: executive and senior management recruitment; leadership and management development; career and succession planning; performance review and appraisals; remuneration and benefits strategy; management by objectives; employee and industrial relations; terms and conditions of employment; internal and external communications Key Attributes: manufacturing based experience in mid sized company; multilingual; experience in areas other than HR useful; international experience required with preference for working experience in multiple countries; systems thinking, a detailed process orientation; flexibilty


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: EU Human Resources Director - Medical Devices
LOCATION: Germany (location to be discussed)
COMPANY: Very well established medical device distribution firm, a division of a multi-billion euro firm employing 13,000 people worldwide.
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A hands-on HR Manager. Fluent German and English
Recruiter seeks a EU Human Resources Director, covering initially units in Germany and Switzerland, on behalf of a major medical device distributor. The EU HR Director will operate as a key business partner to the executive leadership team and functional leaders and the EU HR Director has responsibility for developing, leading and executing German and Switzerland human resources policies, programs and practices in support of the organization’s business objectives. The incumbent will provide strategic guidance and leadership for the assigned locations and ensure effective support for the managers and employees at all assigned sites. Role is responsible for HR policy development; guiding and driving organization change; workforce planning & employment: recruiting, hiring, onboarding, succession planning and exit handling; employee training and development; administration of payroll for assigned sites; compensation & benefits; employee relations and labor law issues. Qualifications Preferences. Education: University degree in business, human resources, law or other related field. Formal HR Certification strongly preferred. Experience and Skills: • Minimum 10 years of Human Resources experience with at least 5 years of HR experience in a global organization, preferably multi-site. Some experience leading HR for a global business with a headquarters based outside of Germany is strongly preferred. • Experience participating in successful HR integration as a result of merger and acquisition activity is highly desired • 4+ years’ experience in a senior HR leadership role • 3 years’ experience managing and leading direct reports within Human Resources • Excellent HR generalist skills with proven ability to execute, problem solve and proactively implement process improvement • Solid collaboration skills with ability to effectively partner with functional leaders and build relationships across the enterprise • Proven experience leading robust talent acquisition and talent management strategies in high growth organizations • Firm understanding of employment and social law • Experience in Payroll Administration; knowledge of ADP a plus • Ability to lead group discussions / training • Proven experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Change management leadership experience • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong attention to detail • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and other HR related IT programs • Must be able to speak and read German and English well • Travel is required (up to 15%) • Very important: It is strongly preferred that the EU HR Director be very unbureaucratic and be able to run the HR function in a medium sized, multi-country business unit with only a small staff of reports. While not a sole contributor role, the mentality of the EU HR Director should be a person who is comfortable in a very hands-on role Responsibilities 1. Collaborates with the leadership team on the development of the strategic plans and programs of Germany and Switzerland, includes business partnering with local leadership teams at both sites 2. Responsible for German and Swiss HR departments – manages site HR staff 3. Management and leadership of site HR staff including hiring, development, coaching, and performance management 4. Translates the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans for assigned sites 5. Personnel management, including the application of employment law and responsibility for HR Administration 6. Employee relations, addressing employee questions / concerns about benefits, compensation and company policies 7. Ensures effective and competitive programs are developed and communicated regarding total rewards (compensation, benefits, incentive programs and recognition programs); creates and maintains pay structures; performs benchmarking on same 8. Leads the annual performance review process 9. Manages the payroll process 10. Lead the recruitment, interviewing & hiring process utilizing creative direct sourcing method and engaging outside agencies as appropriate 11. Develops and enhances the new employee induction process, includes orientation; partners with hiring managers to ensure training plans are in place 12. Ensures employee handbook and other employee related policies and employment contracts are up to date and aligned with changes in law or company policies 13. Implement and lead HR practices for local site alignment with global initiatives as identified by Global HR (e.g. employee engagement and other enterprise-wide initiatives) 14. Supports merger, acquisition, and integration activities as required, leading related initiatives as needed 15. Participates in enterprise-wide HR initiatives Authority To: 1. Facilitate any changes necessary to maintain efficient Human Resources 2. Sign any contract related to HR, such as employment contracts, warning letters or termination letters 3. Ordering goods up to the value of 7,000.00 EUR from suppliers 4. Liaising with payroll bureau regarding wages and overtime payments 5. Making decisions on the personnel side of staffing issues such as granting of holidays, etc.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam Director of Human Resources - Manufacturing

LOCATION: Vietnam (Danang)

COMPANY: Major international textiles firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Western-trained Vietnamese-English fluent HR Director.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Sweden Human Resources Manager - Chemicals
LOCATION: Sweden (Stockholm area)
COMPANY: Medium sized European chemicals firm
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A results-oriented, unbureaucratic generalist HR Manager
Recruiter seeks a Human Resources Manager, who reports to the Managing Director of business unit, with a dotted-line report to Global HR Director. Responsible for monitoring, interpretation, implementation and monitoring of labor laws and regulations. Monitoring new labor laws and implement HR procedures into the HR management system. Educate and give advice. Responsible for Sweden business unit's wage payments system as well as the reports to the Finance Department. --Approve wage sheets. --Attest wage payments. Responsible for development of the HR management system and implementing Global HR procedures. --Administrate the collecting and input of information into relevant systems. --Approve procedures for the HR management system. Responsible for purchases/procurement on behalf of the HR organization. --Negotiate and procure goods and services. --Sign contracts according to grandfather principle. Coordinate recruitments according to Global HR Procedures. --Provide support in recruitment processes. --Approve recruitments and sign contracts according to grandfather principle and Global HR procedures. Responsible for implementing mandatory training. --Function as educator within own area of expertise. --Make decisions on implementing required training according to grandfather principle. Member of Operations Management Team. --The Operations Team's task assignments: Develop the company's business plan; participate in making decisions on overall company goals, policies and action plans. Prepare items for Management Team's meetings, inform on status of own area of responsibility, partake in major decisions regarding the business unit in Sweden. --Implement the decisions taken in the Operations Team. Member of the Global HR team --Prepare HR reports and implement Global HR procedures and policies Representing the company in and responsible for negotiations regarding the Codetermination Act or other negotiations with the trade unions. --Act as Chairman as well as take minutes at Codetermination Act negotiations. --Conclude agreements according to established approval procedures/grand-father principle. Chairman of the Safety Committee. --Ensure Safety Committee meetings are performed regularly. --Raising queries and concerns from the Safety Committe to Sweden's Operations Team as well as raising queries and concerns from Sweden's Operations Team to the Safety Committee. Project leader. --Project leader or participate in projects. --Run projects according to approved budget. Communications --Internal information on the local Notes bulletin board. --Approve items for publication. Responsible for HR activities in Emergency Organisation --See HR activities in case of emergency in Management System Qualifications Education B.Sc. Human Resource Management or equivalent Work experience 5-10 years Special requirements Local wage payment system. Global HR system Specific requirements --- English and Swedish proficiency --- Local Wage system and Global HR system Personal qualities and characteristics --- Leadership skills (see job description Manager) --- High integrity --- Service-minded --- Problem solver --- Proficient negotiator


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director Human Resources - Central Europe - Quick Serve Restaurants
LOCATION: Poland
COMPANY: Major QSR Franchisee
Recruiter seeks a Central Europe HR Director, on behalf of the largest independent restaurant operator in Central and Eastern Europe. The firm, employs 15,000 people and builds on a portfolio of well recognized power brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and Starbucks. Based on solid franchise and joint venture partnerships, it owns franchised stores in Spain, Germany, France, the USA and China. . Job Purpose: Ensures Firm as an employer of choice, attracts and retains top talents. Leads all HR activities as a partner for all departments in Central Europe (Poland, Czech Rep., Hungary) as regards to developing HR capability. Is a critical player in keeping Firm's culture, values and spirit alive and thriving. Your Challenges: • Develops Central Europe division HR strategy and goals • Ensures that Firm is a leader in Central Europe with regard to total compensation schemes for all employees • Builds the team ahead of the curve ensuring achievement of Divisions’ 3-year goals • Builds organizational capability to support rapid and profitable expansion • Develops and maintains an appropriate organization structure, employee motivation and management succession and progression plan to enable Firm to be a growth company • Maintains quality in company operations through the development and application of company policies, procedures and standards consistent with Firm's Core Values and Operating Principles • Ensures best in class HR processes, training systems, supportive HR tools into all brands in Central Europe • Represents Firm to outside world as required. Establishes the necessary external contacts with suppliers, governments, customers and key constituents • Ensures compliance with labor legislations and regulations in Central Europe Requirements: • BA degree in HR or other related specialization • min 10 years of diverse and progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist capacity dealing with complex business and Human Resources issues • min 7 years of managerial experience in service-based organization • Excellent knowledge of labor law and regulations • Strong leadership skills • Ability to build successful relationships within all departments and levels within organization • Demonstrated presentation skills • Ability to maintain a critical balance between employee advocacy and the company's interests for desired outcomes • Strong business acumen and goal orientation • Flexibility in adapting to changing business requirements • Proven ability to coach, mentor, and consult with a wide range of management and employees • Fluent English is a must • Strong computer proficiency • Experience in international, acting on Central Europe markets company will be an asset

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: European Director of Human Resources - Semiconductor Industry

LOCATION: Europe: France

COMPANY: Leading Multinational Semiconductor Products Firm

A world leading company in the semiconductor industry seeks a highly international European Director of Human Resources (Directeur des Ressources Humaines), who would be based in France but who would be responsible for leading a pan-European HR infrastructure and recruitment effort. Candidates must possess exceptionally good English communications skills, as well as being natively fluent in French. Other languages, such as German, would be a plus. Candidates should have worked at leading multinational companies, with a particular plus being US company experiences or work experiences in the US or Canada. Education in the US would be of interest, and Semiconductor or other high tech product familiarity would be most helpful. Experiences at major European multinationals where the language of daily corporate business could also be acceptable. This person of a certain special mind, however, is needed today at this world leading company: a person who doesn't "think like a French manager" or "think like an American manager," but rather someone who can conceptualize an effective Human Resources structure on a pan-European level, because s/he naturally thinks internationally, like a person at a world leading company needs to think. This position reports to a Senior Vice President of Human Resources.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Germany HR Manager - Aviation Sector
LOCATION: Germany (Frankfurt)
COMPANY: International Ground Handling Services Company
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A solid generalist Human Resources Manager, ideally with experence in the the air cargo or related sector. Fluent in German and English.
Recruiter seeks a Human Resources Manager on behalf of a well established international aviation services firm offering cargo and warehouse services.

LATIN AMERICA

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Human Resources Manager - Transportation Sector

LOCATION: Latin America: Puerto Rico

COMPANY: Major Transportation Sector Firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading transport sector firm, a Human Resources Manager. The main function will be to develop policy and direct and coordinate human resources activities, including employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services by performing the following duties personally or through staff. Full fluency in English and Spanish is required.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Human Resources Manager - Industrial Components

LOCATION: Latin America: Mexico (Monterrey, Nuevo Leon)

COMPANY: Multinational Metal Products Firm

A division of a diversified US multinational company seeks a Plant Human Resources Manager for their facility in in Monterrey. The plant currently employs 60 persons and will be expanding. Strong English language skills. Looking for someone with 5 years experience as a generalist Human Resources Manager in a manufacturing environment.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: South America Regional Director of Human Resources - Heavy Industry
LOCATION: Latin America: Brazil (São Paulo)
COMPANY: Major North American manufacturing firm
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Key overall objective of the role is to have the right people, in the place at the right time in a way that is consistent with 1) the company strategy, values & culture and policies & procedures, 2) with all statutory obligations and 3) with all other aspects of employment law. Move HR from being a completely transactional function to re-position it to deal with people matters at a more strategic level, intimately linked with the human capital elements of the business, transformation and change agendas
Recruiter seeks a Latin America Regional Director of Human Resources for a leading global corporation. Major duties: 1. HR STRATEGY AND PLANNING: ---Contribute to the development of the HR strategy for Brazil and Latin America to support the business goals and objectives in terms of order intake, sales, EBIT and free cash-flow. ---Devise and lead the development and implementation of a people plan that is directly linked to the local business strategy and plan. ---Contribute to the development of appropriate HR structure to deliver business objectives. ---Implement all necessary actions to drive higher levels of employee engagement as a result of the employee opinion survey; drive communication activities to ensure employees fully involved and recognize actions taken based on employee feedback. ---Complete HR due diligence in line with the --- framework and ensure completion of HR integration plans. 2. ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITY AND PERFORMANCE: ---Define, start and drive to completion, in close collaboration with the line managers and through the use of ---, the resourcing plan of white and blue collars, and related new hires induction programmes, according to the projects needs. ---Ensure effective Performance Management Process in place. ---Define the training plans for white and blue collars from the analysis of the learning needs reported in the PMP or in other sources of information (line managers, Talentv, personal interviews, local legislation, …, …); prioritize spent in liaison with line managers and business country leaders; identify key suppliers for the provision of training in local language where these are not provided through ---. ---Coordinate and support bi-annual white collars Talent Review process and ensure all development activity is evaluated and relevant actions taken. ---Support annual Succession Planning process for key critical roles ---Drive the replacement planning for blue collars ---Promote and support --- Mentoring Programme; advise, support and coach local executives and managers. ---Work closely with the wider --- HR community to ensure integration with --- programmes and utilize project resource to support business initiatives 3. PAYROLL: ---Drive the outsourcing of the payroll activities. ---Supervise the correct and timely flow of information toward the external payroll provider. ---Promote and drive a regular and smooth two-way flow of information toward/from Comp&Ben at ---. ---Responsible for the correct and on-time payment of employees and for the compliance with collective agreements. 5% (after completion of payroll outsourcing) 4. HR POLICIES, PROCESSES, PROCEDURES AND PROJECTS: ---Responsible for the proactive regular review and audit of all HR processes. ---Work in close collaboration with --- to support and drive locally --- annual global processes (salary review, bonus payment, ....) or ad-hoc projects (grading system, benchmarks, …, ….). ---Raise awareness of implications of proposed new policies and processes with the Group HR and propose local alternatives to achieve overall objective. ---Work with and advise country management team on the implementation of HR policies & processes and on any issue arising from them, ensuring appropriate works council (or other body) communication. ---Coordinate the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures including Group policies. 5. HR TEAM MANAGEMENT: ---Provide direct guidance to direct reports on work prioritization ---Provide appropriate structure and clear accountabilities for the HR team; coordinate HR presence c/o sites ---Recruit, manage, develop and review all direct reports ---Assist direct reports to achieve their goals through coaching and mentoring ---Ensures effective performance management of team members ---Ensure that own succession and emergency cover plan is in place ---Set clear behavioral standards in line with company values on a continuous basis Geographical locations of staff managed by the position: • Brazil • Peru

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Country HR Manager - Hospitality

LOCATION: Latin America: Costa Rica

COMPANY: Major International Hospitality Company

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading international hospitality firm, a Human Resources Manager. The HR Manager will oversee daily activities of human resources for a Hospitality firm with 900 employees. 5+ years HR Management experience, very strong English/ Spanish bilingual skills.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: EU Human Resources Director - Medical Devices
LOCATION: Germany (location to be discussed)
COMPANY: Very well established medical device distribution firm, a division of a multi-billion euro firm employing 13,000 people worldwide.
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A hands-on HR Manager. Fluent German and English
Recruiter seeks a EU Human Resources Director, covering initially units in Germany and Switzerland, on behalf of a major medical device distributor. The EU HR Director will operate as a key business partner to the executive leadership team and functional leaders and the EU HR Director has responsibility for developing, leading and executing German and Switzerland human resources policies, programs and practices in support of the organization’s business objectives. The incumbent will provide strategic guidance and leadership for the assigned locations and ensure effective support for the managers and employees at all assigned sites. Role is responsible for HR policy development; guiding and driving organization change; workforce planning & employment: recruiting, hiring, onboarding, succession planning and exit handling; employee training and development; administration of payroll for assigned sites; compensation & benefits; employee relations and labor law issues. Qualifications Preferences. Education: University degree in business, human resources, law or other related field. Formal HR Certification strongly preferred. Experience and Skills: • Minimum 10 years of Human Resources experience with at least 5 years of HR experience in a global organization, preferably multi-site. Some experience leading HR for a global business with a headquarters based outside of Germany is strongly preferred. • Experience participating in successful HR integration as a result of merger and acquisition activity is highly desired • 4+ years’ experience in a senior HR leadership role • 3 years’ experience managing and leading direct reports within Human Resources • Excellent HR generalist skills with proven ability to execute, problem solve and proactively implement process improvement • Solid collaboration skills with ability to effectively partner with functional leaders and build relationships across the enterprise • Proven experience leading robust talent acquisition and talent management strategies in high growth organizations • Firm understanding of employment and social law • Experience in Payroll Administration; knowledge of ADP a plus • Ability to lead group discussions / training • Proven experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Change management leadership experience • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong attention to detail • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and other HR related IT programs • Must be able to speak and read German and English well • Travel is required (up to 15%) • Very important: It is strongly preferred that the EU HR Director be very unbureaucratic and be able to run the HR function in a medium sized, multi-country business unit with only a small staff of reports. While not a sole contributor role, the mentality of the EU HR Director should be a person who is comfortable in a very hands-on role Responsibilities 1. Collaborates with the leadership team on the development of the strategic plans and programs of Germany and Switzerland, includes business partnering with local leadership teams at both sites 2. Responsible for German and Swiss HR departments – manages site HR staff 3. Management and leadership of site HR staff including hiring, development, coaching, and performance management 4. Translates the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans for assigned sites 5. Personnel management, including the application of employment law and responsibility for HR Administration 6. Employee relations, addressing employee questions / concerns about benefits, compensation and company policies 7. Ensures effective and competitive programs are developed and communicated regarding total rewards (compensation, benefits, incentive programs and recognition programs); creates and maintains pay structures; performs benchmarking on same 8. Leads the annual performance review process 9. Manages the payroll process 10. Lead the recruitment, interviewing & hiring process utilizing creative direct sourcing method and engaging outside agencies as appropriate 11. Develops and enhances the new employee induction process, includes orientation; partners with hiring managers to ensure training plans are in place 12. Ensures employee handbook and other employee related policies and employment contracts are up to date and aligned with changes in law or company policies 13. Implement and lead HR practices for local site alignment with global initiatives as identified by Global HR (e.g. employee engagement and other enterprise-wide initiatives) 14. Supports merger, acquisition, and integration activities as required, leading related initiatives as needed 15. Participates in enterprise-wide HR initiatives Authority To: 1. Facilitate any changes necessary to maintain efficient Human Resources 2. Sign any contract related to HR, such as employment contracts, warning letters or termination letters 3. Ordering goods up to the value of 7,000.00 EUR from suppliers 4. Liaising with payroll bureau regarding wages and overtime payments 5. Making decisions on the personnel side of staffing issues such as granting of holidays, etc.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Human Resources Manager - Industrial Products

LOCATION: Mexico - (Matamoros)

COMPANY: Medium sized plant (200 persons) that is division of USD$1 billion+ industrial equipment firm.

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: An unbureaucratic, accomplished maquiladora-experienced Human Resources Manager with fluent Spanish and English.

Recruiter seeks a Mexico Human Resources Manager for an important plant in Matamoros.
    • The Human Resource Manager is responsible for providing hands on leadership in the manufacturing plant.
    • Through direct efforts as well as through the current HR team this position will provide direction in employee relations and communications, organizational and management development, talent management and safety awareness and compliance.
    • The Mexico Human Resources Manager reports directly to the Division VP, Human Resources and indirectly reports to the Plant Manager and the Shared Services Manager.
    • The Mexico Human Resources Manager supervises the Human Resource staff within the assigned location.
Responsibilities
    • Develops and implements employee relations and human resource initiatives to ensure that the company remains an employer of choice and that plant is able to achieve its mission.
    • Oversees payroll processing.
    • Ensures that all regulatory reporting is accurate and filed on time.
    • Foster a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by the leadership of company.
    • Develops human resource planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps and develop specific programs for the filling of the gaps.
    • Provides an effective and credible recruitment function for all job levels with emphasis on building and retaining a highly qualified, diverse work force with a strong work ethic and personal accountability.
    • Responsible for advising management to ensure company compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws
    • Develops and directs a cost-effective proactive, motivated and professional Human Resource staff that provides exceptional customer service to the company and has senior management support.
    • Oversees Labor Relation activities for the organization and all Collective Bargaining agreements.
    • Advise management regarding all employee related matters including development, performance, discipline and terminations; oversee all aspects of employee terminations.
    • Give direction to physical plant matters, including directing and maintaining health and safety program in compliance with State and Federal Safety standards.

Qualifications
    • A minimum of 8 years of diversified human resources assignments with at least 3 years as a Human Resource Manage.
    • Must be Bi-lingual in Spanish and English.
    • A proven record as a strong, competent manager.
    • Knowledge of all State and Federal Employment Regulations.
    • Proven expertise in Recruiting and Employee Relations.
    • A strong sense of overall business operations enabling good judgment and participation in senior executive decision-making activity.
    • Thorough understanding of the Collective Bargaining process.
    • High level consulting skills, including the ability to draw on the ideas of staff and operating management and convert them into meaningful strategies and plans.
    • Able to establish and maintain excellent relationships and credibility quickly.
    • Creates team atmosphere with internal staff while achieving key objectives.
    • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
    • Able to foster the professional development of subordinates through coaching and feedback on results, willingly able to share personal knowledge and experience and able to move decisively with performance problems.
    • Unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character with demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior.
Education
    • Undergraduate degree required; MBA preferred.
    • Advanced degree and/or professional certifications considered a plus.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Dominican Republic Manager of Human Resources - Consumer Products
LOCATION: Latin America: Dominican Republic
COMPANY: Major international CPG firm
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: internationally-trained Spanish-English fluent HR Manager - ideally an HR Manager who has worked at a Fortune 500 firm. Mix of HR generalist and organization development and similar experience (succession planning, development, performance management, etc.). Work in head office and factory settings. Minimum 10 years post university experience. Person will need significant experience of leading change, business improvement and performance management initiatives. Should have good appreciation of corporate governance/code of conduct systems.
Recruiter seeks a Dominican Republic Manager of Human Resources for a major international firm in the consumer goods manufacturing sector. The HR Manager will report to the Factory Manager with the functional link through Central Manufacturing to Group HR. This is a key Management position within the Management team. The HR Manager will be responsible for: - Managing the HR Department and ensuring the efficient operation of the site human resources function. - Development of fit for purpose (need) mid and long term resource planning. - Development and improvement of existing HR procedures for healthcare, absenteeism, job grading, training and development etc in line with Group policies ensuring the effectiveness of people related investments made by the Company. - Ensure implementation of all HR plans and activities within the approved budget. - Initiating and facilitating organization development projects and initiatives designed to reduce cost and improve the performance of the factory - Ensuring compliance with both Dominican legislation and Group Policies regarding labour related conditions and issues. - Ensuring compliance with Corporate Governance and providing information to Head Office, other corporate sites and external bodies. In addition to his or her role the HR Manager will actively support the Factory Manager in managing relations with Trade Unions, employee's representatives as well as in Collective Labour Agreement negotiations. The successful candidate should have a University degree, or similar professional qualifications, in HR and have substantial relevant experience in a production environment within an international organization. S/he should be able to communicate effectively at different levels in- and outside the organization. The candidate for this role needs to demonstrate ambition and a strong drive for results. The preferred candidate is capable to manage change, because s/he sees development of the organization and its people as an ongoing activity. An excellent command of both Spanish & English is essential.


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico HR Director - Automotive
LOCATION: Latin America: Mexico (Monterrey)
COMPANY: US Manufacturing Company
HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The ideal candidate will have built a Mexico HR infrastructure from the ground up many times, and will have the ability to work well with all levels of employees.
Recruiter seeks a Mexico Human Resources Director, on behalf of US firm serving the industrial, automotive and electronic sectors and employing over 1500 people. The HR Director will oversee daily activities of human resources for a Hospitality firm with 900 employees. 5+ years HR Management experience, very strong English/ Spanish bilingual skills. This is a Mexico-wide HR role for the firm's growing operations in Mexico, which includes manufacturing plants in nine Mexican cities. This role coordinates Mexico HR policies. The ideal candidate has at least ten year experience as HR Director in Mexico, is fully bilingual in Spanish and English, and has experience working within a multi-country company. The role in Mexico will act as a business partner to directly guide line managers.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Human Resources Director - Logistic Services

LOCATION: Latin America: Costa Rica

COMPANY: International Logistics Services Firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a logistics services firm, an HR Director who would handle a multitude of projects and duties within human resources. The HR Director would be responsible for managing talent acquisition and other HR Operations activities, making recommendations to management and implementing company policy procedures in the office in Costa Rica with about 200 employees. The HR Director's scope of work includes the following:

Recruitment and Selection - is responsible for recruiting, sourcing and interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.

Employee Relations - supports and mediates employee issues and complaints and facilitates human resources-related company management meetings.

Performance Management - is responsible for maintaining and managing performance records of employees and supports departmental employee retention throughout an organization.

Training and Development - will facilitate and develop training classes/seminars for new and current employees.

Considerations

• holds an advanced degree in human resources or related course/s and have at least three years of direct human resources experience in one or more disciplines;

• is proficient in both Spanish and English languages (written and oral);

• is proficient with Microsoft Office applications;

• maintains professional appearance and provides a positive company image to the public;

• has knowledge of:

o human resource functions in the areas of recruitment, employment, training, classification, compensation, employee relations, benefits and / or organizational development, and human resource policies and procedures

• has ability to:

o communicate effectively,

o deal tactfully with employees and the public

o establish and maintain effective working relationships

o interpret, explain, and apply rules and procedures

o multi-task and prioritize, and

o organize and maintain a variety of human resource functions.

MIDEAST - AFRICA


EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Human Resources Manager - Consumer Products
LOCATION: Central Asia: Azerbaijan (Baku)
COMPANY: Turkish Consumer Products Firm (FMCG)
Recruiter seeks a HR Manager for leading regional food and beverage firm's Azerbaijan office. Reporting to the General Manager, the HR Manager will organise and manage the work of the HR Department by providing all departments with well-qualified employees according to the recruitment demands; organising high-quality training, compensation and benefits management, keeping accurate and up-to-date personnel recording, HR reporting, maintaining healthy and safe working environment in the most cost effective manner. Fluency in English and Azeri or Turkish required