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• Acts as a strategic HR Business Partner for the global MED Operations management team, providing professional HR advisory services and actively drives Operations' transformation and change process towards Operational Excellence and performance.

• Steers strategic and operational HR decisions related to e.g., recruiting, people development, succession planning, performance management, and job evaluations.

• Drives the development and implementation of the HR strategy and assists in organization design changes and workforce assessments.

• Coach managers in talent and leadership development, managing succession planning processes.

• Supports (strategic) workforce planning based on business needs through the HR analytics.

• Facilitates the implementation of HR processes and programs with global and regional scope, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities.

• Manages interfaces to local HRBMs and central HR functions.

• Drives harmonization and standardization of structures and process across all sites.

• Holds a relevant academic degree (e.g. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and a Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred)

• Fluent in English and German

• Several years of proven experience as an HR Business Manager in the plant/shopfloor environment, with expertise in operational HR-related processes and tools

• Expert in creating HR strategies that align with organizational goals and drive employee engagement, as well as customizing HR policies and procedures to fit the organization's vision and culture.

• Proven ability to work effectively and manage teams in a global, culturally diverse environment, with strong communication, collaboration, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical thinker with problem-solving and process improvement skills and the capacity to influence and engage at all levels within the organization with a focus on creating innovative HR solutions.