Head of HR
Head of HR
- Full-time
- Department: People & Culture
Company Description
At lastminute.com, we live for the holidays. We are the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages. With technology, we turn spontaneous thoughts into meaningful experiences, helping people travel the world.
Job Description
We are looking for a Head of HR to join our team of around 1,700 people worldwide to help us power up the traveler's journey for millions of holidaymakers. If you are a master at managing HR operations, developing and implementing HR strategies, and fostering a positive organizational culture keep reading, as you might be the perfect fit for this job.
The job in brief:
Job Title - Head of HR
Team - You will join the People & Talent Growth team and be in charge of the HRBP and TA teams. You will report to the Chief People Officer.
Level - Managerial (Accountable for managing people, setting direction, and deploying resources)
Location - Chiasso, Switzerland
Contract - Permanent (36 h/week)
Working model - hybrid
What your impact will be
Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company’s overall business objectives
Coach & mentor Senior Management to achieve business goals
Lead and mentor HRBPs to ensure they effectively support their respective business units
Support HRBPs in their role as strategic partners to business unit leaders.
Guide on complex employee relations issues and conflict resolution
Collaborate with the TA Manager to develop and execute effective recruitment strategies
Qualifications
Your expertise
Solid experience of 10 - 15 years of experience in HR management, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
Experience in international exposure and HR local management relationships
Solid experience in change management and program management activities
Proven experience in strategic HR planning and execution.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
Desirable
Nice to have experience in managing payroll & systems team
Additional Information
Perks of working with us:
How we work together:
- An inclusive, friendly, and international environment (you’ll be working with colleagues from +10 countries and over 48 nationalities)
- Shorter working week (36h), with a half working day on Fridays
- Flexible start and end of the working day (with core hours from 10:00 to 4:00 pm)
- Possibility to work from anywhere for a period per year defined according to local regulations
How we learn together:
- Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate and dedicated to personal growth, learning and training
- Access to e-learning platforms (e.g. Discovery, O’reilly - depending on the department), professional and managerial skills development training paths
Other perks:
- 2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposes
- Occasional social events to foster connections among colleagues
- Travel industry discounts and flash exclusive staff fares
- We support our employees through life's significant moments with leave options (e.g parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws.
Wish you were here? We do, too!
Selection process steps*:
- HR interview (30 minutes)
- 1st interview (Chief People Officer): soft skills + technical knowledge
- 2nd interview (couple of peers)
- 3rd interview (Chief of Corporate)
- Offer extended
(*Please note the process can vary slightly. The recruiter in charge will share more details when setting up the interview)
Our commitment to celebrate diversity and generate belonging
At the heart of our culture is a commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, and accessibility. We strongly believe in an equal opportunity space, which is welcoming and celebrates the uniqueness of everyone who works here. We value different lived experiences and respect viewpoints, as we know unicity drives innovation. We want to make sure our people reflect the communities across the world we help travel.
Eligibility criteria:
By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you are legally authorized to work in the country of employment and that you do not require visa sponsorship to obtain employment visa status.
CH-6830 Chiasso / Chiasso / Root