The Human Resources Director, Europe provides effective counsel and strategic support on all people related matters to the International Leadership Team and leads the Human Resources team in Europe to align business goals with the One Kinetico vision and strategy. The role is instrumental in embedding organizational effectiveness, leading change, and facilitating employee development. In addition, the role provides functional expertise as a coach and trusted advisor to the President International, European Country Managers and functional leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partners with President of International to drive forward people strategy to support transformation of European organization and overall business needs.
2. Interprets business partner challenges and recommends organizational design best practices to align workforce capabilities with business goals using internal and external resources.
3. Directly manages a team of HR professionals supporting the European countries in which we operate. Sets priorities for and leads team in development and implementation of core HR functions (talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits) and HR initiatives ensuring timely execution across multiple countries and adherence to global HR processes and procedures.
4. Develops strong relationships with business partners and establishes operational plans to support their requirements. Oversees implementation of the plan through the deployment and collaboration of Human Resources team.
5. Partners with leaders to proactively assess, develop, and retain talent.
6. Collaborates cross-functionally to recommend policies and implement procedures that ensure the organization functions fairly, equitably, and compliantly.
7. Successfully executes and manages the annual performance, succession, and merit review processes for the business in collaboration with Human Resources team members.
8. Promotes a positive and engaging work environment by maintaining open lines of communication and supports the President in creating a resilient team that is accountable and collaborative.
9. Responsible for managing, overseeing, and reporting critical metrics associated with workforce and business needs. Analyzes metrics and recommends and actions steps to support overall business performance.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required to be undertaken which fall within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the role.

What you will need to succeed:

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or a related field, with at least ten years in Human Resources in progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience leading multi-country teams at the Director-level supporting regional European business leaders with transformation and organizational design initiatives.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to take a high-level view while attending to details.
• Ability to develop a keen understanding of the organization and its internal human resources needs.
• Has knowledge of labor laws and regulations in multiple European countries (Spain, United Kingdom, Denmark, Brussels, and France) and is able to apply them.
• Ability to create a positive impression of the company and to promote it at every organizational level.
• Excellent people skills and ability to establish working relationships; relates well to people at all levels; builds comprehensive and effective networks.
• Ability to skillfully mediate and resolve conflict both logically and dispassionately.
• Possesses strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a “Customer Focus” attitude and delivery.
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills and can create and deliver effective presentations and successfully communicate change.
• Fluent in Spanish and English required; additional language proficiency a plus.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Understands the business strategy, environment and operational plans (e.g., competitive climate, growth, new products, etc.) and their impact on immediate and longer-term talent needs, specifically related to transformation.
• Turns knowledge of Kinetico’s needs into actionable programs that positively impact operational performance.
• Communicates difficult concepts and influences others to adopt a different point of view.
• Timeliness of delivery and quality of execution of initiatives and services.
• Is sensitive to cultural differences and adept at consensus building.
• Measurable effectiveness of performance and human resources operational strategies.
• Commitment to company cultural and behavioral expectations.
• Ability to address all situations calmly and professionally.

Compensation:

• Salaried, Exempt
• Bonus Eligible

Travel:

• Up to 20% Domestic and International

Location:

• Barcelona, Spain

Our Commitment and Difference:

Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization.

Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today’s ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and complimented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.

Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies, a global organization and fifth generation company that continues to be successful in developing leading businesses.

Kinetico Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.