As regional Human Resource Director in Global Solutions Division, you will drive the HR agenda within the EMEA & India region (EMEIA) across all business areas. You will also act as the HR functional support and coordinator of HR initiatives for the local HR managers based in the region. Together with them you will support the Business Unit managers and regional managers within the region, which consists of more than 1500 employees in 25 countries.
The position will preferably be located in Spain or UK and report directly to SVP & Head of HR, Global Solutions Division.
We are in an exciting building phase, and this role is for someone who is energized by creating, shaping, and driving progress. You'll bring strong self-drive, cultivate trusted relationships across the business, and naturally embody a service-minded way of partnering. With a lean team to start, this role blends strategy with hands‑on delivery. It's a unique opportunity to leave a meaningful mark, influence how the function evolves, and help shape the culture and foundations of a growing organization., As regional director you will support the implementation of both Business Area, Divisional and Group HR Strategy and initiatives.
You will work closely with local HR managers as well as HR Business Partners for our eight different business areas. In countries where there is no local HR support, you will give direct support to leaders.
In this position you will touch upon all the areas of Human Resources, with an emphasis on proactive support to ensure that both organization and employees can grow and develop as outlined in the business agenda. You will provide guidance and advice on operational HR activities in accordance with the local and divisional policies, procedures and employment legislation. Working actively in our HR system Success Factors will be part of your daily work.
As we are very much growing our business via acquisitions, you will support the business and other HR colleagues during these processes.
You will participate in HR projects and ensure successful communication and roll out of programs and initiatives. In this role you will also collaborate closely with other HR colleagues within the division.
This is an opportunity for you who enjoy working closely with the business and balancing between working strategic and hands on. You have a proactive approach and know how to prioritize and deliver upon deadlines. We also believe that you can build relations easily and that you are used to work as a speaking partner to managers.
You have proved yourself in an international and multicultural setting and understand how to adapt your ways of working. All in all, you're a specialist in being a generalist - someone who can influence others and initiate actions.
We're looking for someone with a relevant university degree and several years of experience working as a HR Business Partner in a global matrix organization. You have a strong business acumen and a demonstrated ability to deliver upon HR strategies and turn them into actions. We also believe that you have a broad and solid HR knowledge. Since English is our corporate language we expect you to have a high professional knowledge.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group. Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Berkshire, ENG, GB, RG2 0TD Human Resources
Travel Required: 31%-60%
Mid-senior level
31-Mar-2026
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