For a leading international organisation committed to advancing healthcare through research, education and the multidisciplinary integration of scientific knowledge we are searching for a: HR Director Mission: The HR Director, reporting directly to the CEO, holds overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management of Human Resources on a global scale, with direct oversight of the HR team across various countries.
Supports the Senior Leadership Team in building an organization that attracts, develops, and retains top talent across a complex, multicultural environment.
Key Responsibilities: People Strategy &, Organizational Culture - Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to define and execute a people strategy aligned with the company's business objectives across all geographies, - Champion a culture built on trust, empowerment, and continuous improvement, acting as a role model and as a catalyst for change, - Advise and support the Senior Leadership Team on all people-related topics, from organizational design to team effectiveness, - Create and implement an HR target operating model aligned with market best practices.
Talent Acquisition &, Onboarding - Own the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring consistent quality of hire and a professional, well-structured recruitment experience globally, - Design and maintain an onboarding framework that enables rapid integration and long-term retention.
Performance Management &, Talent Development - Lead the performance appraisal cycle, including goal-setting frameworks, calibration processes, and feedback culture, - Build and manage succession planning for critical roles, identify and develop high-potential talent across the organization,



- Design and deliver the learning and development curriculum for Senior Leaders and line managers, covering people management, coaching, and leadership effectiveness.
HR Policies, Compliance &, Administration - Define, implement, and continuously review HR policies globally (employee handbook, time and attendance, leave management, etc.), ensuring full compliance with local labour laws across all operating countries, - Conduct regular salary and benefits benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning in each market.
Analytics &, HR Operations - Define and track key HR KPIs and translate data into actionable insights for leadership, - Support the selection and implementation of an HR Information System, - Drive the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and the employee experience.
Organizational Development &, Special Projects - Support and steer organizational development initiatives and cultural transformation programs, acting as a strategic advisor to the Senior Leadership Team, - Implement organizational change management to support the transformation of departments, - Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects where people impact is material (M&, A integrations, restructurings, geographic expansions).
Qualifications:



Hard Skills - Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field, - 10+ years of HR experience in a HRBP capacity, ideally within an international, multicultural environment, experience in the Life Sciences would be considered an asset, - Demonstrated track record in change management, organizational development, and cultural transformation, - Solid knowledge of HRIS platforms, - Knowledge about labour law across various jurisdictions, - Ability to read and interpret financial data and contribute to budget conversations, - Fluent in English, Italian and French are considered a plus.
Soft Skills - Decisive and well-organized leader, able to set clear priorities, drive execution, and bring out the best in a team without losing sight of the bigger picture, - Builds trust across all levels with ease, high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to turn conflict into constructive dialogue, - Analytical and action-oriented: synthesizes complex information quickly, writes with clarity, and translates insight into decisions without procrastinating, - Forward-looking and adaptable, with the creative mindset to spot opportunities, embrace change, and bring others along through transformation.
Offer - Competitive salary package, - 30 days of annual leave, including 10 additional days on top of the contractual allowance, - Improved social vantaggi packaging.
Place of work: Lugano (up to 25% remote working) Branche: Soziale Dienste / Non-Profit Funktion: Personalwesen RAL: Führungsperson: Ja Anstellungsart: Festanstellung

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