Executive Director – EMEA Human Resources Business Advisor Lead, Functions

As the Executive DirectorEMEA HRBA LeadforFunctionsis a senior HR leader and strategic partner responsible for driving the EMEA people agenda and enabling business success throughinnovative data-driven and future-ready HR solutions. This role partners with senior leaders across Finance Compliance Legal Risk Corporate Communications Audit Strategy CAO Government Relations and Human Resources supporting a large multi-country employee population across EMEA.

Reporting to the Global Head of Human Resources forFunctions you will help shape and executetalent strategy workforce planning and employee experiencepriorities across a complex highly matrixed organization. You will anticipate workforce needs champion change and lead adoption ofHR products digital solutions and emerging technologies (including AI and automation)to improve outcomes and enhance the end-to-end employee experience.

Job responsibilities

Strategic partnership & workforce planning

• Partner with EMEA and global senior leaders to co-create and execute thetalent strategyaligned to business goals and regional priorities.
• Leadworkforce planning talent forecasting and scenario modeling using data and analytics to anticipate impacts of business strategy shifts and proactively address talent needs.
• Advise on organizational design restructuring and change initiatives to enable a future-ready organization.

Talent & leadership development

• Drive theperformance and talent management cycle including succession planning leadership development and skills transformation.
• Provide coaching and advisory support to senior leaders and managers; proactively identify leadership and capability gaps.
• Leverage data and insights to strengthen internal mobility development pathways and leadership pipeline outcomes.

HR product technology & innovation

• Lead the adoption and implementation ofHR products digital solutions and technology-enabled processesacross EMEA forFunctions.
• Champion the integration ofAI and automationto optimize HR service delivery improve decision-making and enhance employee experience.
• Partner with HR subject matter experts and control partners to deploy and scale solutions continuously improving effectiveness and efficiency.

Data analytics & insights

• Interpret workforce metrics identify trends and develop actionable recommendations; translate insights into clear data stories that influence decisions.
• Model impact where relevant (e.g. outcomes adoption effectiveness) to support evidence-based prioritization of people interventions.
• Serve as a regional connector of people insights elevating themes and recommendations into global strategy discussions.

Employee experience & culture

• Orchestrate holistic employee experience priorities blending digital and in-person approaches to strengthen engagement belonging and performance.
• Monitor sentiment through continuous feedback mechanisms (e.g. pulse surveys) and partner with leaders on targeted action planning.

HR operations risk management & governance

• Partner with Employee Relations and HR Legal on complex time-sensitive employee matters.
• Ensure alignment with local regulatory and governance expectations; embed risk-and-controls considerations into key people decisions and processes.
• Lead or sponsor cross-functional initiatives to improve controls simplify processes and strengthen operational resilience.

Stakeholder management business partnership & communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders acting as a trusted advisor on high-impact people topics.
• Communicate with credibility and integrity across levels and geographies navigating ambiguity and complexity.

• Demonstrate business acumen by understanding organizational strategy financial drivers and external trends to shape practical HR solutions.

Team leadership & development

• Lead coach and develop a high-performing HR team fostering a culture of growth collaboration inclusion and execution excellence.

• Support capability building across the team including adoption of digital tools and analytics-driven ways of working.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Extensive experienceof progressive Human Resources in a large-scale complex organization including experience advising senior leaders.
• Proven ability to operate in ahighly matrixed multi-countryenvironment and influence employee-related decision-making.
• Experience leading change initiatives across multiple stakeholders (e.g. org change process improvement implementation).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to use workforce data to identify trends and drive action.
• Exceptional relationship management communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience and ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Proficiency with core productivity tools (e.g. Excel PowerPoint).

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills

• Experience withdigital HR tools technology-enabled HR processes and/or AI-enabled ways of working.
• Strong program/project leadership skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and drive measurable outcomes.
• Experience partnering on regulatory or governance-related people topics in a controlled environment.