Human Resources Director (Multi-Country Operations)
Mont Saint-Guibert, Belgium
Human Resources Director (Multi-Country Operations)
What about further building a strong and mature HR organisation across 5 countries in a human sized business? What if you were asked to guide and help develop 150+ workers across 5 countries (BE, NL, GE, DK and USA) of a promising, pioneering and growing group of Biotechs active in iPSC (Induced pluripotent stem cells)?
The position
As Global Human Resources Director, you will oversee the HR operations of two biotechs across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, fostering a positive workplace culture, and driving strategic HR initiatives to support the organization’s growth. Ideally you possess a deep understanding of international HR practices, demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, and have a proven track record of managing HR functions in diverse geographical regions.
You will be part of the executive committees, will manage a team of 3 enthusiast HR professionals and will report to the Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) It’s a full-time job based in Mont-Saint-Guibert (South-East Brussels) with 15% travel.
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Strategic HR Leadership:- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s global objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to senior management on HR matters.
- Drive initiatives to promote a high-performance culture and employee engagement across all locations.
- Oversee HR operations in multiple countries, ensuring consistency and compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent globally.
- Coordinate and implement global HR policies and procedures, adapting them to fit local contexts.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, employment standards, and company policies in each country.
- Develop and maintain risk management strategies to address potential HR-related issues.
- Conduct regular audits of HR practices and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment across all regions.
- Address employee grievances and resolve conflicts in a timely and effective manner.
- Oversee employee development programs, including training, mentoring and succession planning.
- Manage performance appraisal systems and processes to support employee development and organizational goals.
- Develop and monitor key HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives and programs.
- Provide coaching and support to managers on performance management and employee development.
- Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs that align with local markets and company strategy.
- Conduct regular market analysis to ensure compensation and benefits remain competitive.
- Ensure equitable and fair practices in compensation and benefits administration.
- Implement and manage HR information systems to streamline HR processes and improve data management.
- Utilize HR data and analytics to drive decision-making and strategic planning.
- Ensure the security and confidentiality of employee data across all regions.
- Coordination of internal communication initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
- Proven international experience managing HR operations across multiple countries including 1 to 2 years of experience in Belgium and The Netherlands as a minimum.
- knowledge of international labor laws and in-depth knowledge of HR best practices.
- Similar sector experience is recommended,
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English; French or Dutch knowledge is a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking
- Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
- Problem-Solving
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Hands-on and result/ action oriented
- Adaptability/ Flexibility
- Project Management
- Coaching
Company Overview:
Ncardia & Cellistic are fully owned subsidiaries of Ncardia Holding, working globally on the iPSC space. NCardia is a leading pioneer in leveraging iPSC innovation for drug discovery (Contract Research Organization). Cellistic is creating the path for iPSC based cell therapy by effectively enabling its differentiation and manufacture at scale (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization).
At Ncardia, we believe that stem technology will help get better therapies to patients faster. The goal of the company is to be the supportive and trusted partner for scientists operating within the induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) drug discovery and cell therapy fields, and in particular, in the cardiovascular and neurology space. Ncardia develops, produces, and commercializes highly predictive cardiovascular and neurological cellular assay systems. In addition, Ncardia develops and provides its customers with a broad portfolio of services from cardiovascular and neuronal disease modelling to target discovery and validation, primary or secondary drug screening, hit to lead and lead optimization, safety assessment, and pre-clinical patient stratification.
The mission of Cellistic is to understand iPSC and developmental biology and harness this knowledge to develop and manufacture iPSC therapeutics that significantly improve patient outcomes. We are convinced that pluripotent stem cell technology is the key to getting better, more efficient treatments to patients faster. To achieve this mission, we are building a world-leading research facility to overcome the complexity and challenges of iPSC lineage specification. We will know we have succeeded when we can reliably and rapidly generate cell products that consistently produce positive outcomes in patients.
Interested?
Send your motivation letter with curriculum vitae to: careers@ncardia.com