Plant HR Director - Exclusive

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is collaborating with a dynamic, international organisation in the FMCG sector to find a HR Director.

In this role, you will oversee all Human Resource functions at the company's manufacturing plants.

This leadership position also involves developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the plant’s operational goals, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, fostering a positive work environment, and driving employee engagement and development.

Your key responsibilities as the Plant HR Director:

• Develop and execute HR strategies to support plant operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with all unionized legislation,  local labor laws and regulations
• Oversee the administration of benefits, payroll, and compensation programs
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and high performance
• Partner with plant management to address workforce challenges and optimize productivity
• Handle complex employee relations issues and investigations
• Implement and manage training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career progression.
• Manage labor relations and negotiate with unions, if applicable

Key requirements of the candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred
• 10+ years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of a unionized manufacturing environment with a full understanding labor laws and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.