The Director, Regional HRBP provides HR leadership and consultation to client groups, supporting business strategy and objectives through people management expertise and through hands-on execution. The Director is responsible for the delivery of HR programs and services in areas such as employee relations, talent development, manager coaching and consultation, talent acquisition and total rewards in their region (Central: France, Benelux, Spain, Italy, Portugal)
• Provide HR leadership and guidance to assigned client groups, along with consultation and delivery of HR programs and services to achieve business plans
• Build strong partnerships with HR specialist functions in International and Boston to roll out corporate wide programs and ensure that HR programs are locally aligned and supported globally
• Be an integrated business partner of the regional Leadership teams in HR related matters
• Act as an internal consultant to leaders, managers and employees providing coaching and advice on a range of organizational and change issues
• Ensure the business attracts, develops and retains high quality talent at all levels to support the growth objectives and strategies of the business – manage local recruitment and build a pipeline of talent
• Work with clients to implement and manage key HR processes, such as year-end performance management process
• Support the total rewards (compensation, benefits, HRIS, rewards and recognition) implementation and maintenance in-country
• Liaise with local benefit, payroll and compensation vendors to ensure that the process and local policies are being communicated to employees and managers
• Support the payroll process by reviewing and signing off on payroll inputs in the region
• Provide employee relations expertise to client groups ensuring compliance to company practices and country laws
• Investigate employee issues and recommend appropriate action
• Work with external and internal legal counsels in complex employment law matters
• Work with managers in identifying and addressing performance related issues
• May act as a team member on various HR or business programs, projects or teams
Minimum Qualifications
Fluent in English
• Significant experience in human resources experience including implementing HR strategies, organizational effectiveness and change management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff
• Self-motivated individual who is comfortable operating with minimal direction
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively among the different Vertex offices in the region (>50% of time)
• Demonstrated business acumen, excellent relationship building, negotiating, problem solving and coaching skills required
• Knowledge of employee relations principles, practices, methods and programs
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Outlook
• Experienced with French employment laws and standards
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree
• MBA or other advanced degree
• Pharmaceutical experience
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