Senior Director of Human Resources – Western Region at Linical.
The Senior Director of Human Resources Western Region plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the people agenda across Europe and the United States. As a strategic business partner to the regional leadership team, this role combines forward‑thinking HR strategy with hands‑on operational execution to enable business growth, organizational agility, and employee engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Act as the trusted advisor to regional leadership, enabling business decisions through data‑driven people insights.
* Translate strategic priorities into actionable HR plans at country and regional levels.
* Support change and transformation initiatives including M&A, restructuring, and capability‑building.
HR Operations and Process Excellence
* Drive standardization and continuous improvement of core HR processes in line with the new HRIS implementation (recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compensation review, talent development).
* Define and implement clear RACI matrices across HR roles (global, regional, country, third parties).
* Monitor key HR KPIs and ensure process adherence and compliance.
HR Systems & Digital Enablement
* Lead the deployment and adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 HR across the Western Region.
* Serve as the main business process owner for system modules impacting the region (e.g., org management, people data, absence management).
* Build local HRIS capabilities and ensure quality and consistency of people data.
Talent, Performance & Engagement
* Roll out talent reviews, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
* Coach HR teams and business leaders on performance enablement and people development.
* Ensure consistency of the employee experience across the region despite legal and cultural diversity.
* Foster employee engagement and provide training and development opportunities for employees.
Compliance & External Interfaces
* Ensure compliance with local employment laws, regulations, and group policies.
* Manage interfaces with external HR providers (payroll, legal, labor relations, etc.) and optimize contractual setups.
Required Skills and Abilities
* Pragmatic, execution‑focused, and able to thrive in lean environments.
* Strong balance of strategic thinking and operational hands‑on delivery.
* Comfortable working with ambiguity, in fast‑changing environments and with distributed teams.
* Demonstrated ability to drive change, improve processes, and elevate HR as a value‑adding business partner.
Education and Experience
* Bachelors degree required. A masters degree in HR or Business would be a strong plus.
* 10+ years of HR experience in multinational, matrixed environments, with at least 5 years in an HR Business Partner or HR Director capacity.
* Strong understanding of European and US employment law.
* Experience in CRO/pharma or life sciences industry.
* Experience with HRIS implementations and HR process redesign (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred).
* Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
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