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
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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;
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Champion a culture built on trust, empowerment, and continuous improvement, acting as a role model and as a catalyst for change;
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Advise and support the Senior Leadership Team on all people-related topics, from organizational design to team effectiveness;
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Create and implement an HR target operating model aligned with market best practices.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Performance Management & Talent Development
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Lead the performance appraisal cycle, including goal-setting frameworks, calibration processes, and feedback culture;
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Build and manage succession planning for critical roles; identify and develop high-potential talent across the organization;
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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
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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;
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Conduct regular salary and benefits benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning in each market.
Analytics & HR Operations
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Define and track key HR KPIs and translate data into actionable insights for leadership;
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Support the selection and implementation of an HR Information System;
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Drive the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and the employee experience.
Organizational Development & Special Projects
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Support and steer organizational development initiatives and cultural transformation programs, acting as a strategic advisor to the Senior Leadership Team;
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Implement organizational change management to support the transformation of departments;
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Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects where people impact is material (M&A integrations, restructurings, geographic expansions).
Qualifications:
Hard Skills
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Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field;
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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;
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Demonstrated track record in change management, organizational development, and cultural transformation;
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Solid knowledge of HRIS platforms;
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Knowledge about labour law across various jurisdictions;
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Ability to read and interpret financial data and contribute to budget conversations;
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Fluent in English, Italian and French are considered a plus.
Soft Skills
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Decisive and well-organized leader, able to set clear priorities, drive execution, and bring out the best in a team without losing sight of the bigger picture;
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Builds trust across all levels with ease, high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to turn conflict into constructive dialogue;
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Analytical and action-oriented: synthesizes complex information quickly, writes with clarity, and translates insight into decisions without procrastinating;
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Forward-looking and adaptable, with the creative mindset to spot opportunities, embrace change, and bring others along through transformation.
Offer
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Competitive salary package;
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30 days of annual leave, including 10 additional days on top of the contractual allowance;
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Improved social benefit packaging.
Place of work: Lugano (up to 25% remote working)
Branche: Soziale Dienste / Non-Profit
Funktion: Personalwesen
RAL:
Führungsperson: Ja
Anstellungsart: Festanstellung
