Director, Human Resources

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ : COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit .Provide leadership to the Global Finance, Global Accounting and Global IT Functions.  Function as a member of the Global Finance, Global Accounting and Global IT Leadership Team and partner with client group leaders to continue to build an effective leadership teams and organizations build effective leadership teams and organizations. Drives the development and implementation of the HR Strategic Plan in support to effective Talent Development, Organizational Change, Team Building and Succession Planning. Acts as a trusted advisor to the leaders of assigned client groups plus their management teams by providing advice, guidance and positive challenge to create the right culture for Cooper’s continued growth. Be a true senior level business partner to provide effective and efficient HR support to an inclusive, diverse, and multi-cultural global workforce. Support the Senior Human Resources Director in the development, implementation, and establishment of both Global and Regional HR practices \ approaches and work closely with senior HR colleagues who represent critical core HR functions (Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Total Rewards, Learning and Development, Inclusion & Diversity) as well as other functions and geographies.Directly manage an HR Business Partner supporting Global Finance, Global Accounting and Global IT in a matrixed environment. This role will report directly to the Senior Human Resources Director.Qualifications : Strong experience in strategy and execution in a complex global environmentExperience gained in Global / US matrix managed businesses is highly desirableHigh level of interpersonal and communication (mainly verbal) skills, Influence, Persuasion, Listening, EmpathyStrong OD and Change Management skillsAbility to deal with uncertainty and ambiguityDemonstrated success within a multinational organizationStrong leadership and people management skillsCross cultural awareness Experience in strategic planning and executionExpertise in talent managementAbility to interpret and advise employment law codes from different countriesAbility to assess and analyze learning and development requirementsExperience in analyzing and re-engineering processes and operations, in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and operational plansAdaptability, flexibilityAbility to assess, mentor and build a strong direct reportApply communication skills and mathematical \ analytical concepts knowledge to perform work and co-ordinate with othersWork EnvironmentOffice based environment with a reasonable level of travelExperience : 10 years of HR Experience including multiple years of senior level HR experience supporting Global functions.Strong business acumen to understand business dynamics and organizational design and impact.Experience of building a comprehensive HR strategy in a multi-location operation to successfully meet business needsEducation : Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree preferredFor U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $137,712.00 and $211,865.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.Essential Functions & Accountabilities : Develop a cohesive and achievable HR strategy to support Global, Functional and Regional organizational priorities and in support of the Long-Term Strategic PlanSupport the different Business and HR leaders in the achievement of the HR strategic objectives. Work with the Leadership teams to provide sound, professional HR contribution to long term planning, business decision-making and problem-solvingActively participate on the Global Finance, Global Accounting and Global IT leadership teams to represent the HR functional and strategic objectives within the team Contribute to the development and maintenance of a collegiate and collaborative culture that ensures geographic and functional boundaries are not barriers to operational excellence and supports the Cooper ValuesBe the first point of contact for the Global Finance, Global Accounting and Global IT leadership teams with respect to HR activities; draw upon subject matter experts as required from within the HR function or from outside to ensure effective HR interventions and to maintain continuity with HR’s long-range planUnderstand the development needs of key talent within the organization, including their backgrounds, cultural differences, strengths, and weaknesses. Build a strong pipeline of talent to ensure a diverse and high performing organizationMaintain accountability for the successful implementation of Global and Regional HR related projects and programs in collaboration with other HR leaders. Often lead HR-related projects with cross-functional scope. Develop, implement, and execute HR policies and practices that enable business growth and effectiveness. Manage and resolve complex employee relations issuesSustain performance management processes and ensure the right KPIs are in place to measure performance.Lead and drive employee engagement together with cultural change and integration related deliverables for the business unitsHelp develop, understand, and effectively communicate organizational change initiatives. Actively support the roll out of continuous improvement effortsLead, develop and grow a HR Business Partner to deliver HR solutions efficiently, timely and in a cost -effective mannerMitigate organizational risk by ensuring compliance with all applicable employment lawsLead by example by demonstrating the company’s values in all actionsDevelop meaningful people analytics to drive and shape business decisionsEmbrace and champion a culture of inclusionFull timePosting Date : 2025-02-06

Salary : $137,712 - $211,865