EMEA HR Manager - C&EE - Europe (EMEA)

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Position Title:HR Manager, C&EE (Central & Eastern Europe)Reports to:HR Leader InternationalJob Group:4Location:Germany or SwitzerlandVISIONWhy join Diabetes Care?Our Diabetes Care business is the industry pioneer and leader in the area of diabetes injection devices (insulin syringes, pen needles and sharps containment). The unit has a 90-year history within BD and is unique as it focuses on one disease which is a threat to world health. Our injection devices provide 2/3rd of the worldwide insulin injections, serving our 30+ million global patient base.BD plans to spin off its Diabetes Care business - creating a new publicly-traded company. NewCo will become one of the largest pureplay diabetes company in the world. The strategic roadmap for NewCo comprises of three vectors: (1) strengthen the core business; (2) seek business development (inorganic) opportunities that can add to the product portfolio; and (3) bolster the organic product development pipeline.Joining Diabetes Care as HR, is a rare and exciting opportunity to leverage and take benefit of a 100+ years experience company while building a brand new, agile and successful entity that aims to become the ONE company talents in the Diabetes Care industry will want to join. Setting up best practices, engaging our associates, building on strong foundations.About the roleThis role reports to the HR Leader International and is responsible for the management and execution of HR for the Central & Eastern Europe region (associates currently based in Germany, Switzerland, Poland and Russia), and can be based in Germany or Switzerland. These countries are mainly composed of commercial and functional teams (65 associates to date with clear Business strategy to grow organically and inorganically). The HR Manager is the HR Business Support to the Business Leader in the C&EE region. As part of this region, The  HR Manager will support the EMEA Headquarters based in Switzerland, Canton of Vaud. In addition, the HR Manager C&EE is part of the broader International HR Team.The primary role of the HR Manager is to ensure day-to-day HR is run smoothly in the countries, in compliance with labour law, but also in a way that fosters engagement from the employees. Beyond the day-to-day work, the HR Manager is the go-to-person to execute our growth strategy, whether through external acquisition (managing M&A), launch of new product / hiring of new teams. The HR Manager brings expertise to support the Business in this strategy.Main responsibilities will include:Manage day-to-day HR topics and coordinate with regional or global HR support such as Payroll team, Regional Associate Service Center, Total Rewards…,As the go-to-person, provide day-to-day HR advice and oversight to Local management, Regional HR and Associates,Collaborate closely with and manage external providers such as local legal advisors, payroll provider, benefits providers, recruiting agency…Coordinate mobility and relocations, especially to the Headquarters in Switzerland.Foster a culture locally where associates feel empowered and listened at, and enabled to perform at their best. Provide training and education on relevant topics as appropriate both to Managers and Associates. Check the pulse of the organization and work closely with the Country Business Leaders to create a high performing environment,When required, facilitate discussions and solve litigations with employees and ensure we are compliant with legal expectations (Works Council, Unions…),Bring HR support and guidance to Business initiatives such as launching / acquiring new products…Identify Talents, and support their development internally. Partner with local leadership on evolving the organization as per Business needs ( including supporting critical recruitments,)Stay on top of local best practices and propose ways to implement at Diabetes CareImplement locally regional / global policies or processes such as performance process, annual compensation cycle, new way of working, I&D initiatives…Streamline, simplify and optimize the local HR offering : first during the post spin-off period, but also going forward, and even more relevantly in case of future growth.On top of these local or Hub responsibilities, the HR Manager C&EE will have the responsibility of an HR cross-regional topic to drive (for EMEA). An example of such responsibility could be I&D, Talent Development, Comp&Ben, … and will be defined in the first year. This contribution will ensurevisibility for our new HR Talent,making sure we, as an HR organization, deliver to the Business more than the day-to-day  work but also very important developmental support,and finally, will ensure our new HR joiner has space to grow even further at NewCo.About youFor this role, we are looking for an HR professional with a wide local HR experience in Germany and Switzerland, preferably in various types of companies (smaller and bigger ones). Experience in Eastern Europe and Russia, even via external providers is a clear plus. Being fluent in German and English is a must. Other requirements are :Working knowledge & understanding of all operational HR related disciplines including: personnel administration, payroll, reward & recognition, restructuring, Works Council,  talent acquisition, retention,Excellent operational skills, results driven, enjoys multitaskingAction oriented including the ability to work through change and ambiguityProcess thinking and ability to provide project executionDemonstrated flexibility in responding to business and environmental needsBuilds supportive relationships with othersChallenges the status quoInterpersonal and Cross-cultural SavvyGood communication and influencing skills across multiple levels, functions and culturesThe ideal candidate is hands-on, willing to roll-up their sleeves and can navigate between the day-to-day, longer term thinking and between several country environments.