EMEA Recruitment are currently working with an international business as they look for a Global Reward & International Mobility Lead.

Global Reward & International Mobility Lead - can be based in Switzerland / Netherlands / Germay / Spain or the UK 

This newly created role would suit a self-starter who can create rewards programmes and implement them on an international scale. Strong project management skills and relationship management skills will also be needed to help drive the implementation of the new concepts.

Areas of responsibility for the Global Reward & International Mobility Lead will include:

• In this newly created role, you will develop a global state-of-the-art rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, short and long-term incentives
• Lead the implementation of a global rewards strategy across all entities
• Manage the annual compensation cycles on a global scale
• Develop a modern job grading and career ladder approach, and lead the implementation globally
• Frequently assess the effectiveness of the newly established rewards programmes
• Develop the global international mobility approach, lead the implementation and handle all cases jointly with external agencies
• Be responsible for building up and maintaining a global terms and conditions database, and setting up terms and conditions for all newly created entities
• Manage the total rewards approach for newly acquired companies, and ensure the integration of employees into the company-wide compensation and benefit plans
• Evaluate the external rewards landscape by keeping up to date on modern rewards approaches

Ideal profile:

• University studies in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar
• Being strongly interested in rewards and international mobility
• Have 8 years of experience in Human Resources, and 5 years of experience in rewards and international mobility in a dynamic, multi-national business environment
• Be highly interested in modern rewards approaches and love to implement them based on the best fit for the organisation.
• Deep understanding of an employee-centric reward approach
• Strong business acumen and understanding of cultural differences in designing the global rewards strategy and concepts
• Ability to handle various tasks and projects at the same time, and a strong analytical and strategic mindset
• Strong networker and team player with a can-do attitude
• Fluent in English verbally and written, German is a plus

If you are looking for a company with a strong international co-operation, can-do attitude, who focus on quality and growth mindset, this is the role for you!

If you are interested in applying for this Global Reward & International Mobility Lead role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to keeley.cunningham@emearecruitment.eu  for a confidential conversation please call Keeley in our Zug office on +41 41 508 7007.

We’re recruiting a Talent Acquisition Specialist for our international retail client, who are growing significantly and looking to bring top talent in the organisation.

They offer a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and a culture where creativity and innovation are encouraged.

This position plays a key role in the Talent Acquisition process; working closely with the TA Manager, you will take responsibility for a range of vacancies and deal with hiring managers throughout the full recruitment cycle.

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands

Responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Specialist:

• With the support of the TA Manager, consult with hiring managers on their Talent Acquisition needs and advise on appropriate sourcing channels
• Develop talent pipelines through a range of sourcing tools, events and employer brand activities
• Execute appropriate pre-screening, assessment tools and techniques to increase the quality of hire
• Ensure both candidates and stakeholders have a positive experience through the hiring process
• Suggest improvements to the attraction and screening process
• Embrace technology and automation where appropriate

Experience required:

• Experience of the end-to-end Talent Acquisition process, with a focus on sourcing and selection
• Technical knowledge in one of the following areas – Ecommerce, Technology, Analytics, Digital, Finance, Marketing, Product
• Advanced skills sourcing candidates through a range of different channels
• Strong knowledge of innovative sourcing tools and building talent pools
• Good understanding of recruitment systems and technology
• Fluent in English

If you are interested in applying for this Talent Acquisition Specialist role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to katie.insley@emearecruitment.com or for a confidential conversation please call Katie in our Amsterdam office on +31 20 808 1102.

We’re recruiting a Talent Acquisition Partner for our international retail client, who are building their TA team.

They offer a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and a culture where creativity and innovation are encouraged.

You will join a world-class Human Resources team and your role will be to identify the best talent internally or within the external market for a range of positions.

Talent Acquisition Partner, Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Partner:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their current and future recruitment needs
• Develop strategies to attract top talent for a range of positions
• Proactively reach out to the passive candidate market to promote the organisation and develop talent pipelines for future roles
• Take candidates through a comprehensive screening process to ensure their suitability for the role
• Manage the offer and onboarding process with successful candidates
• Fully utilise technology to drive efficiencies in the recruitment process
• Drive improvements in attraction and selection to increase diversity in the hiring process
• Advise managers on assessment techniques that drive the quality of new hires
• Raise employer brand through effective use of social media platforms
• Ensure candidates have a positive experience throughout the recruitment process

Experience required:

• Previous experience of managing the end-to-end recruitment cycle in an international environment
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and selection, ideally from a retail, omnichannel or consumer goods business
• Great communicator and confident working with senior leaders
• Proactive approach and enjoys a high degree of autonomy
• Advanced knowledge of recruitment systems
• Fluent in English

If you are interested in applying for this Talent Acquisition Partner role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to katie.insley@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call Katie in our Amsterdam office on +31 20 808 1102.

We’re recruiting a Talent Sourcing Specialist for our international retail client, who are building their Talent Acquisition team.

They offer a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and a culture where creativity and innovation are encouraged.

You will join a world-class Human Resources team and your role will be to proactively reach out to the market to identify the best talent.

This is a new role for the organisation and an opportunity for you to shape the strategy to proactively develop talent pools for future roles.

Talent Sourcing Specialist, Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Responsibilities of the Talent Sourcing Specialist:

• Develop and execute the proactive sourcing strategy to hire hard-to-recruit and executive talent
• Utilise a range of sourcing tools, such as LinkedIn, other social media platforms, networking groups, referrals
• Share candidate profiles with hiring managers and coordinate the selection process
• Deliver training to the wider TA team on effective sourcing methods
• Create innovative ways to reach out to a diverse audience to increase under-represented demographics in talent pipelines

Experience required:

• Previous experience working as a Talent Sourcing Specialist for a large international organisation
• Advanced skills sourcing candidates through a range of different channels
• Strong knowledge of innovative sourcing tools and building talent pools
• Good understanding of recruitment systems and technology
• Fluent in English

If you are interested in applying for this Talent Sourcing Specialist role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to katie.insley@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call Katie in our Amsterdam office on +31 20 808 1102.

My client currently seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive internal programs across their UK manufacturing facility.

This role is focused on bringing the long-term, strategic improvement initiatives/projects for the site, rather than day-to-day operational activities alone.

With an influx of significant new orders acquired over the last year, my client seeks a strategist to synchronise operational processes to meet customer expectations. Our client is experiencing impressive growth, including new acquisitions and, as such, this role will expand in due course.

As Continuous Improvement Manager, you will bring long-term, strategic thinking to assist existing processes through reviewing, challenging and engaging all internal stakeholders towards building on long-term savings initiatives. You will also instigate training workshops to create a sustainable lean culture across the facility.

Continuous Improvement Manager - Gloucestershire, UK

As Continuous Improvement Manager, we are looking for high calibre leaders with the following skillsets:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level in an Engineering discipline
• Certification as Six Sigma Black Belt is advantageous
• Project Management certification is also a key advantage
• Proven experience of implementation with evidence of improvements of 8D, SPC, TPM, PPM, OEE 
• Previously identified, led and successful concluded projects ideally across multiple sites
• Leadership and people management experience is essential - ideally within a change management program
• Created and led training workshops with sustainable results
• Strong awareness of HSE principles
• High level of PC literacy, able to organise, plan and innovate, exemplary presentation skills

If you are interested in applying for this __ role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to john.byrne@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call John Byrne in our Zug office on +41 41 508 7007.

My client currently seeks a Regional Continuous Improvement Manager to drive internal programs across their global manufacturing sites. German language skills are highly sought with this role.

With an influx of significant new orders acquired over the last year, my client seeks a strategist to synchronise operational processes to meet customer expectations. Our client is experiencing impressive growth, including new acquisitions and, as such, this role will expand in due course.

As Regional Continuous Improvement Manager, you will bring multisite experience to assist existing processes through reviewing, challenging and engaging all internal stakeholders towards implementing a focused, streamlined process.

With a key aim of reducing existing bottlenecks, removal of waste and improving new product introductions, as Regional Continuous Improvement Manager, you will also instigate training workshops to create a sustainable lean culture across their global footprint.

Regional Continuous Improvement Manager - Zürich, Switzerland

As Regional Continuous Improvement Manager, we are looking for high calibre leaders with the following skillsets:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level in an Engineering discipline
• Certification as Six Sigma Master Black Belt ideally, otherwise Six Sigma Black Belt is strongly advantageous
• German and English fluency needed
• Proven experience of implementation with evidence of improvements of 8D, SPC, TPM, PPM, OEE 
• Previously identified, led and successful concluded projects, ideally across multiple sites
• Leadership and people management experience is essential - ideally within a change management program
• Created and led training workshops with sustainable results
• Strong awareness of HSE principles
• High level of PC literacy, able to organise, plan and innovate, exemplary presentation skills

If you are interested in applying for this Regional Continuous Improvement Manager role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to john.byrne@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call John Byrne in our Zug office on +41 41 508 7007.

We are currently searching for a Supply Chain Manager to join our client, a large multi-national organisation, for a role based close to Swindon, UK.

Supply Chain Manager, Swindon, UK

This is a key role within the Supply Chain function, and has an analytical and data-driven edge, as well as the requirement to understand Operations and Production from a base level.

With end-to-end Supply Chain scope, you will ensure the smooth running of activities, and provide coordination to the Logistics and Distribution functions.

Other key responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager include:

• Provide system maintenance and overview, holding strong ERP (SAP) knowledge and systems implementation expertise
• Be targeted with supporting the wide regional Planning department and achieve the associated corporate goals
• Drive towards best-in-class customer service; you will work closely with various divisions including IT, Finance and the wider Supply Chain
• Coverage of 15+ Manufacturing and 5+ Distribution centres
• Be comfortable with just in time Supply Chain processes, and provide expertise, planning and inventory management in a fast-paced environment
• Manage supplier flow between them and the plants, including distribution planning and order processing
• Lead projects to optimise the supply chain and implement SAP Supply Chain modules
• Contingency planning, corrective actions and proactive approach to supplier delivery topics and issues to minimise disruption

Ideally having operated in a Manufacturing environment, you will have prior knowledge of Supply & Demand Planning insights, Logistics & Distribution, and the ability to shape and understand the structure of the Supply Chain Manager role.

By taking a proactive Project Management approach, you will be able to identify improvement opportunities and implement these into the overall Supply Chain – the analytical and quantitative nature of the role will allow you to identify problems, make recommendations, assess performance and enhance planning processes.

As Supply Chain Manager, additional requirements include:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Engineering or Business discipline
• Strong analytical and process skills, with some previous analytical experience (preferred in Logistics and/or Supply Chain) and ideally 5+ years working in an international environment within Supply Chain
• Project Management expertise, PMP/PMI qualification would be an advantage
• Advanced user knowledge of JDE Manufacturing-Distribution or SAP modules would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills when dealing with diverse, international stakeholders
• Fluent in English, any other language would be an advantage
   

If you are interested in applying for this Supply Chain Manager role, please register your interest using the link above. Alternatively, please send your CV to neil.cope@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call Neil Cope in our Nottingham office on +44 (0)115 860 2126

We are currently searching for an experienced German speaking IT Manager for an exciting leadership role with our Manufacturing client, based out of their Bielefeld office, Germany.

IT Manager, Bielefeld, Germany

Working closely with the EMEA Distribution division, you will be an IT Manager with responsibility for Hardware and Software management, system continuation responsibility, and IT Policy and Process Compliance.

Additional key responsibilities and abilities of the IT Manager will include:

• System implementation, and ideally the foresight to introduce new ERP and WMS
• Established leadership, including development and responsibility for a team - multiple direct reports based across EMEA region
• Select, configure and maintain respective IT systems to ensure continuation of Distribution Centre activities
• Contribute to smooth and effective Logistics Processes through providing short and long-term IT solutions to the business
• Train and upgrade the IT team as part of new technology introduction and strategic goals
• Business critical system ownership and application management to ensure fail-safe and availability options are in place
• Technology implementation, both Hardware and Software management, with the touch point to source appropriate technology
• Work and collaborate closely with various stakeholders, in particular, those within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution function
• Be able to pivot on a project basis in a fast-paced growing environment – change management, and a passion for shaping the future and delivering results is key

Additionally, as IT Manager, we are looking for high calibre candidates with the following skillsets:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level in Information Technology or Business Administration
• Ideally 8+ years’ experience in Information Technology with 3+ years in a leadership capacity
• Strong analytical skills with strategic perspective, and the ability to lead both change and others
• Previous experience of working within or deep understanding of IT, Hardware/Software
• Strong influencer who has the readiness to identify cost reduction opportunities
• Fluent in German and English

If you are interested in applying for this IT Manager role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to sasha.gill@emearecruitment.eu or for a confidential conversation please call Sasha Gill in our Zug office on +41 41 508 7007

An ambitious, global Manufacturing company are looking for a proactive Site HR Manager professional to join their Global HR team.

You will be responsible for Human Resources operations and ensure alignment with the business goals and strategy.

HR Manager, Pfäffikon, Zurich, Switzerland- 12 month contract

The Site HR Manager will report into the Managing Director, dotted line to the HR function. We are looking for someone who has solid experience with HR practices and employee management, as well as being able to express new ideas/solutions to operational managers considering budgets and company culture.

Ultimately, the successful person will need to be able to act as a consultant on Human Resources management and organizational changes.

The Site HR Manager will have a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Advise managers in their HR decisions (disciplinary procedures, legal constraints, adaptations to new regulations, etc.)
• Support the GM to coach and manage high performing teams
• Design and implement HR policies and processes, some from scratch
• Collaborate with Corporate HR and Communications to develop the Employer Branding strategy
• Support Operations with regards to change management project aspects
• Ensure engagement survey participation and manage follow-up action plans
• Conduct recruitment process from the need analysis to the onboarding of the new joiners
• Complete the annual salary review and act as the single point of contact with the external payroll provider (or ensure payroll), social security and retirement management
• Support the Business Unit Head to coordinate locally the Group Talent identification process
• Define and monitor implementation of individual development plans to support succession planning and the deployment of appropriate competencies to enable the Horizon strategy implementation
• Identify and supply training needs for teams and individuals

Person specification:

• Ideally immediately available from September
• Proven work experience as an HR Business Partner - min 5 years’ experience
• Thorough knowledge of labor legislation and project management
• Master's degree specialized in Human Resources Management, Law, Labor Law, Sociology, Psychology or Social Sciences, or business school diploma
• Fluency in English and German
• Demonstrable experience with Excel and HR software
• Team spirit, excellent communication and influencing skills, coaching certification is a plus
• Self-starter and taste for pragmatism
• Structured and organized to manage several projects at the same time
• Analytical and goal oriented

In return, a competitive salary + bonus are on offer. And, although this role is interim for 12 months, it is a blank canvas and an opportunity to really make your mark here!

If you are interested in applying for this HR Manager role please register your interest using the link below, alternatively please send your CV to keeley.cunningham@emearecruitment.eu  for a confidential conversation please call Keeley in our Zug office on +41 41 508 7007.