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

Job Description

Position Title: HR Manager, C&EE (Central & Eastern Europe)

Reports to: HR Leader International

Job Group: 4

Location: Germany or Switzerland

VISION

Why join Diabetes Care? Our Diabetes Care business is the industry pioneer and leader in diabetes injection devices (insulin syringes, pen needles, and sharps containment). With a 90-year history within BD, it focuses on one disease that threatens global health. Our devices provide 2/3 of worldwide insulin injections, serving over 30 million patients globally. BD plans to spin off its Diabetes Care business into a new publicly-traded company, creating one of the largest pure-play diabetes companies in the world. This strategic move aims to strengthen the core, pursue inorganic growth opportunities, and enhance organic development. Joining as HR offers a unique opportunity to leverage extensive experience while building a new, agile entity focused on talent and best practices.

About the role

This role reports to the HR Leader International and manages HR functions for the Central & Eastern Europe region, including Germany, Switzerland, Poland, and Russia. It can be based in Germany or Switzerland. The HR Manager acts as the primary HR support to the Business Leader in C&EE, supporting regional growth strategies, including acquisitions and new product launches. The role involves ensuring smooth HR operations, legal compliance, employee engagement, and supporting business initiatives.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Managing daily HR topics and coordinating with regional/global HR support teams.
2. Providing HR advice and oversight to management, HR, and associates.
3. Collaborating with external providers such as legal advisors, payroll, benefits, and recruitment agencies.
4. Coordinating mobility and relocations, especially to Switzerland.
5. Fostering a high-performance, engaged culture locally.
6. Facilitating discussions on employee relations and legal compliance.
7. Supporting business initiatives like product launches and acquisitions.
8. Talent identification and development.
9. Partnering with leadership to evolve organization structures.
10. Implementing regional/global HR policies and processes locally.
11. Streamlining and optimizing HR services for growth and efficiency.

Additionally, the HR Manager will lead at least one cross-regional HR project (e.g., I&D, Talent Development, Compensation & Benefits) to contribute to the broader HR strategy and visibility.

About you

We seek an HR professional with extensive local HR experience in Germany and Switzerland, ideally with exposure to Eastern Europe and Russia. Fluency in German and English is required. Key skills include operational HR expertise, results orientation, adaptability, process thinking, cross-cultural communication, and relationship building. The candidate should be hands-on, flexible, and capable of managing multiple environments and priorities effectively.

About the company

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