pThe Director, Human Resources EMEA is a strategic HR leadership role responsible for driving the people agenda across Dayco's EMEA Aftermarket business, the company's largest business unit by revenue, as well as all EMEA-based corporate functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this position serves as the primary HR partner to senior business leaders, translating organizational priorities into workforce, talent, organizational design, culture, and employee relations strategies. /p pThe role provides regional HR leadership across EMEA, ensuring alignment between business objectives and people initiatives while delivering operational excellence, legal compliance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The Director, Human Resources EMEA acts as a key integrator of HR activities across the region and contributes to the development and execution of Dayco's global HR strategy. /p h3Duties Responsibilities /h3 h3Strategic HR Business Partnership /h3 ul liServe as the primary HR partner to the Managing Director, EMEA Aftermarket, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and EMEA-based corporate leaders. /li liPartner with business leadership to build a high-performing organization capable of delivering sustainable growth, commercial excellence, innovation, and supply chain performance. /li liTranslate business priorities into workforce, organizational, talent, and leadership strategies. /li liSupport organizational transformation and change management initiatives across the region. /li /ul h3Talent Organizational Development /h3 ul liLead succession planning, leadership development, talent assessment, workforce planning, and performance management activities. /li liDrive organizational effectiveness initiatives to enhance capability, engagement, and productivity. /li liDevelop and execute strategies to attract, develop, retain, and engage top talent across EMEA. /li liCoach and advise senior leaders on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and people-related decisions. /li /ul h3Employee Labor Relations /h3 ul liDevelop and oversee regional employee and labor relations strategies. /li liManage relationships with employee representatives,



unions, works councils, and labor organizations where applicable. /li liPartner with local HR teams and legal counsel to prepare for and support collective labor negotiations. /li liProvide guidance on sensitive employee relations issues while balancing business requirements, legal considerations, and employee experience. /li /ul h3HR Operations Compliance /h3 ul liLead the execution of a consistent and scalable regional HR operating model. /li liEnsure compliance with applicable employment laws, labor regulations, data privacy requirements, and corporate governance standards across EMEA. /li liOversee HR operational processes including employee data management, reporting, payroll coordination, policy administration, and process standardization. /li liPromote consistent application of Dayco's mission, values, leadership principles, and HR practices. /li /ul h3Analytics Business Insights /h3 ul liUtilize workforce data, talent analytics, and business metrics to identify trends, support decision-making, and measure the effectiveness of people initiatives. /li liProvide insightful reporting and recommendations to senior leadership. /li liSupport business planning activities through workforce, talent, organizational, and productivity analysis. /li /ul h3Global Regional Collaboration /h3 ul liPartner closely with global HR leaders and Centers of Excellence to ensure alignment of regional and enterprise-wide initiatives. /li liAct as the EMEA voice within global HR discussions and strategic decision-making forums. /li liFoster collaboration across countries, functions, and cultures within a global matrix environment. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 h3Education /h3 ul liBachelor's Degree required. /li liMaster's Degree or advanced education preferred.



/li /ul h3Preferred Fields Of Study /h3 ul liHuman Resources /li liLabor Relations /li liBusiness Administration /li liLaw /li liOrganizational Development /li liIndustrial Psychology or related disciplines /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liMinimum 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience. /li liSignificant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior executives and regional leadership teams. /li liDemonstrated experience managing employee and labor relations across multiple EMEA countries.Proven success leading organizational change, workforce transformation, and talent strategies in complex environments. /li liExperience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or aftermarket organizations is strongly preferred. /li liExperience working within multinational and matrix organizations. /li /ul h3Knowledge, Skills Competencies /h3 ul liStrong expertise in strategic HR business partnership. /li liDeep understanding of organization design, talent management, succession planning, performance management, and workforce planning. /li liSolid knowledge of EMEA employment legislation, labor relations, and cross-border HR governance. /li liDemonstrated experience managing union and employee representative relationships. /li liStrong business acumen and ability to connect people strategies to business outcomes. /li liAdvanced workforce analytics and data-driven decision-making capabilities. /li liAbility to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in a global matrix environment. /li liStrong executive presence, communication, coaching, and leadership skills. /li liProven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. /li liHigh level of integrity, judgment, professionalism, and discretion. /li liCross-cultural awareness and ability to build relationships across diverse regions and teams. /li /ul h3Work Location Travel /h3 ul liHybrid role based in Burolo / Ivrea, Italy. /li liApproximately 15% travel within EMEA and occasionally to other Dayco locations globally. /li liExperience working across multiple time zones and supporting international teams is required. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Human Resources EMEA (Burolo)
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