human resources cluster lead

Based in Paris, we are a Human Resources consulting firm operating in the healthcare, industrial and services sectors through three areas of expertise :

Recruitment of expert and executive managers,

Assessment of candidates' potential and career interests in the context of promotion or career orientation,

Executive coaching for senior managers and expert leaders.

For more than six years, PII RH has been supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies in identifying and developing talent.

Our partner, the french subsidiary of an international group that is a global leader in its field, operates in the healthcare sector. More than 100,000 employees across over 100 countries work within the healthcare services division.

To join this team, we are seeking a:

HUMAN RESOURCES CLUSTER LEAD

RECRUITMENT CONTEXT ET CHALLENGES

The Group is a leading international player with a long-standing entrepreneurial history dating back to the 15th century in Central Europe. This longevity is rooted in a continuous ability to transform, innovate and grow sustainably, while relying on strong and enduring foundations.

Following an initial phase of industrialization at the beginning of the 20th century, the company experienced renewed growth from the 1950s onwards, driven by an ambitious strategic vision and targeted investments in high value-added solutions. As early as the 1960s, the Group structured an integrated model combining innovation, industrial excellence and commercial deployment, enabling it to establish itself within a few decades as a global benchmark.

From the 1980s onwards, the Group accelerated its international expansion, with successive establishments in Europe, North America and subsequently across all continents. Today, it benefits from an extensive global presence, several thousand operational sites and a network of approximately 40 production facilities covering its entire value chain.

The Group's mission is deeply marked by strong societal purpose, delivering essential products and services with a direct and measurable impact on the quality of life of hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries worldwide.

In France, the subsidiary, founded in the late 1990s, has become a structured and mature organization built around two complementary activities — services and industrial/commercial — enabling it to offer a comprehensive, integrated and consistent approach to its partners and end users.

Joining this Group means becoming part of a stable, international organization, evolving in a structured yet constantly transforming environment, and contributing to projects that combine innovation, operational excellence and human commitment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Senior HR leader, the HR Cluster Lead is accountable for shaping and executing human resources strategy across a cluster of countries within the EMEA region.

The HR Cluster Lead oversees the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and France, supported by a team of seven HR Business Partners.

This role partners closely with Strategic Business partners, business leaders, HR Centers of Expertise (CoEs), and Shared Services to drive transformation, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure alignment between global initiatives and local execution.

Operating in a complex, matrixed environment, the HR Cluster Lead delivers expert guidance on all aspects of HR management—spanning strategic workforce planning, talent development, organizational design, and employee relations—while navigating local labor laws and labor relations frameworks.

The role combines operational leadership with strategic influence, driving innovation and continuous improvement across both commercial and manufacturing organizations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic HR Leadership:
Define and implement HR strategies aligned with regional business priorities. Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, supporting organizational design, capability development and cultural transformation.

People & Organizational Development:
Drive talent management, performance management, succession planning and leadership development initiatives to strengthen organizational capabilities and ensure long-term business readiness.

HR Transformation & Change Management:
Contribute to HR transformation programs, including matrix organization deployment, digital HR tools and process optimization. Lead and support change management initiatives to enhance engagement and adaptability.

Employee Relations & Compliance:
Work closely with Employee Relations teams and contribute to managing labor relations, including works councils and union negotiations when required. Ensure compliance with local labor laws and collective agreements, advising on risk prevention and mitigation.

HR Service Delivery Oversight:
Partner with HR Centers of Expertise and Shared Services to ensure effective delivery of HR programs across recruitment, compensation & benefits, learning & development, and the full employee lifecycle.

HR Data, Analytics & Systems:
Leverage HRIS and analytics tools (e.g. Workday, Dovetail) to support workforce insights, reporting and process efficiency, while promoting data quality and digital adoption.

Cross-Border HR Coordination:
Align HR strategies across the cluster countries, promote best practice sharing, harmonize processes where appropriate, and adapt approaches to local market requirements.

JOB PROFIL

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS

Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or related; Master's (HRM, I/O Psychology, MBA‐HR) preferred.

SHRM-CP or PHR; local HR credential (e.g., CIPD, IHK, SEU); SHRM-SCP/SPHR and specialty certs (e.g., CCP, DE&I) are advantageous.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

At least 10 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role within a global organization including 5 years of Managerial roles.

Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in any other European language/s are to be considered.

In-depth knowledge of labor market dynamics, employment law, and human resources practices.

Proven experience in managing employee relations, including works council and union interactions.

REMUNERATION

Basic salary : 105 – 115 KE depending on experience

Bonus: 10%

Company car

Int/part: 1 month

JOB LOCATION :
IDF
92 Sud