Head of HR 80-100%

Our client a growth technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a dynamic organization, scaling its business across new geographies and segments. The Head HR works in a cohesive and collaborative manner with the Leadership team as well as the Leadership teams of each function to define and drive the strategic people agenda.

As an integral member of the leadership team and reporting to the CEO, the Head HR drives a truly interconnected people agenda that contributes to the operational and financial performance of the business. Leading talent acquisition and HR operations, the Head HR has accountably to deliver our people strategy and to delivers against actions coming out of board meetings. 

• Determines the implications of changes in the external and internal business environment and contributes to the appropriate HR response
• Provides consulting advice, coaches and influences senior leaders 
• Acts as a change agent, influencing the leadership team to reflect, evolve, transform and innovate
• Interprets the business strategy to deliver the strategic workforce plan in collaboration with key stakeholders that is fit for purpose
• Designs the right operating model and talent management activities to support delivering the business strategy
• Strengthens and builds the talent pool through comprehensive talent management including succession planning, talent flow and career management
• Consults and identifies ways to improve business effectiveness and operational improvements
• Leads efforts to build a diverse and inclusive environment where D&I is a driver of strategy rather than compliance effort
• Partners with stakeholders to reinforce and embed the desired values and culture of the organization
• Understands the strategy and on-going scaling of our business through staying current on latest trends both internally and externally that are relevant to our industry 
• Interprets and provides metrics and analytics to guide management decisions that drive the people strategy
• Leverages predictive analytics to forecast future organizational impact
• Actively monitors financial performance and he balance sheet to understand the people implications of current business performance
• Proactively designs and delivers the HR response to financial performance and targets of the business
• Education and capability requirement

• Business and/or HR degree required, relevant Master’s degree is a plus
• Track record of designing and being accountable for the delivery of a global people strategy
• Track record of leading the HR response to changing industry / business environments
• Experience partnering with senior business leaders
• Experience working in global, complex environments
• Experience actively managing health of an organization (engagement, culture, D&I etc.)
• 10+ years of experience with broad HR responsibility

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