HR Director

Selection 4.0; Lugano; Hybrid; CHF 201.000 - 268.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days annual leave

Improved social benefit packaging

Zusammenfassung

Selection 4.0 is seeking an accomplished HR Director to lead global human resources, reporting to the CEO and guiding an international HR team. The role focuses on developing people strategies, culture, and organizational capability across geographies.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in HR, 10+ years in multinational settings, and a track record in change management, talent development, and HR operations. Lugano with up to 25% remote work offers a dynamic platform for strategic impact.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in HR management or related field.
• 10+ years HR experience in an international, multicultural environment.
• Proven track record in change management and organizational development.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of labour law across jurisdictions.
• Fluent in English; Italian and French are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute a global people strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Champion a culture of trust, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
• Advise the SLT on people topics from org design to team effectiveness.
• Develop and implement an HR operating model aligned with market best practices.
• Own end-to-end recruitment and onboarding globally.
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Define global HR policies and ensure compliance with local labour laws.
• Benchmark salaries/benefits to stay competitive in each market.
• Define KPIs and translate data into insights for leadership.
• Manage HRIS implementation and optimize HR processes for efficiency.
• Steer organizational development initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Kenntnisse

Decisive leadership

Emotional intelligence

Analytical & data-driven

Change management

Ausbildung

Master's degree in HR management

Tools

HRIS platforms

Jobbeschreibung

For a leading international organisation committed to advancing healthcare through research, education and the multidisciplinary integration of scientific knowledge we are searching for a:

HR Director

Mission:

The HR Director, reporting directly to the CEO, holds overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management of Human Resources on a global scale, with direct oversight of the HR team across various countries. Supports the Senior Leadership Team in building an organization that attracts, develops, and retains top talent across a complex, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities:

People Strategy & Organizational Culture

• Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to define and execute a people strategy aligned with the company's business objectives across all geographies;
• Champion a culture built on trust, empowerment, and continuous improvement, acting as a role model and as a catalyst for change;
• Advise and support the Senior Leadership Team on all people-related topics, from organizational design to team effectiveness;
• Create and implement an HR target operating model aligned with market best practices.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring consistent quality of hire and a professional, well-structured recruitment experience globally;
• Design and maintain an onboarding framework that enables rapid integration and long‑term retention.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Lead the performance appraisal cycle, including goal‑setting frameworks, calibration processes, and feedback culture;
• Build and manage succession planning for critical roles; identify and develop high‑potential talent across the organization;
• Design and deliver the learning and development curriculum for Senior Leaders and line managers, covering people management, coaching, and leadership effectiveness.

HR Policies, Compliance & Administration

• Define, implement, and continuously review HR policies globally (employee handbook, time and attendance, leave management, etc.), ensuring full compliance with local labour laws across all operating countries;
• Conduct regular salary and benefits benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning in each market.

Analytics & HR Operations

• Define and track key HR KPIs and translate data into actionable insights for leadership;
• Support the selection and implementation of an HR Information System;
• Drive the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and the employee experience.

Organizational Development & Special Projects

• Support and steer organizational development initiatives and cultural transformation programs, acting as a strategic advisor to the Senior Leadership Team;
• Implement organisational change management to support the transformation of departments;
• Lead or contribute to cross‑functional projects where people impact is material (M&A integrations, restructurings, geographic expansions).

Qualifications:

Hard Skills

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field;
• 10+ years of HR experience in a HRBP capacity, ideally within an international, multicultural environment, experience in the Life Sciences would be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated track record in change management, organisational development, and cultural transformation;
• Solid knowledge of HRIS platforms;
• Knowledge about labour law across various jurisdictions;
• Ability to read and interpret financial data and contribute to budget conversations;
• Fluent in English, Italian and French are considered a plus.

Soft Skills

• Decisive and well‑organised leader, able to set clear priorities, drive execution, and bring out the best in a team without losing sight of the bigger picture;
• Builds trust across all levels with ease, high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to turn conflict into constructive dialogue;
• Analytical and action‑oriented: synthesises complex information quickly, writes with clarity, and translates insight into decisions without procrastinating;
• Forward‑looking and adaptable, with the creative mindset to spot opportunities, embrace change, and bring others along through transformation.

Offer

• Competitive salary package;
• 30 days of annual leave, including 10 additional days on top of the contractual allowance;
• Improved social benefit packaging.

Place of work: Lugano (up to 25% remote working)

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