Company Overview
Our client is a pioneering medical technology company dedicated to developing innovative enginering systems and consumables that significantly improve patient outcomes. With a growing international presence, including key hubs in Spain and the Netherlands, the company is at a pivotal stage of its growth. They are transitioning from a startup-like environment to a more structured organization, focusing on scaling operations and nurturing a high-performance culture. This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where technology and human ingenuity converge to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
Position Overview / Role Summary
Job Title : Head of People & Culture
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned and pragmatic Senior HR Business Partner to join our client’s leadership team. This is a transformative role for an individual who thrives on building, shaping, and owning the entire Human Resources function. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner to the executive team, responsible for developing the foundational HR infrastructure required to support the company’s ambitious growth plans. This position requires a hands-on leader who can move seamlessly between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution, turning the HR department into a strategic asset that drives organizational effectiveness and fosters a culture of excellence and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute an HR strategy that aligns with and supports the overall business objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert counsel on all HR-related matters, including organizational design, talent management, and change management.
- Contribute actively in strategic meetings, offering HR-driven insights and options to solve business challenges.
- Foundational HR Development
- Design, draft, and implement a comprehensive employee handbook, establishing clear and consistent company policies and procedures.
- Develop and manage robust compensation and benefits structures, including salary benchmarks and performance-based incentive models.
- Establish and refine performance management systems, ensuring KPIs are meaningful, fair, and drive desired business outcomes.
- Talent & Culture Management
- Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to development, retention, and offboarding.
- Develop proactive strategies to enhance employee engagement and retention, protecting the company’s talent from a competitive market.
- Champion a pragmatic, results-driven company culture that values ownership, common sense, and a commitment to the company’s mission.
- Operational & Legal Excellence
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations issues, handling them with professionalism and a focus on the company’s best interests.
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant European labor laws and regulations, particularly in Spain and the Netherlands.
- Take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and managing all employment contracts and related legal documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven, extensive experience as a Senior HR Business Partner, Head of HR, or a similar strategic HR leadership role.
- Demonstrable track record of building an HR function from the ground up, including creating policies, handbooks, and compensation frameworks in a growing company.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly understand complex business operations and align HR initiatives with strategic goals.
- A pragmatic, results-oriented mindset with a focus on common-sense solutions over bureaucratic processes.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the gravitas and credibility to act as a trusted advisor to the executive team.
- In-depth knowledge of European labor law and HR best practices.
- A high-energy, proactive, and resilient individual who thrives on taking ownership and driving projects to completion.
- Experience within a fast-growing international technology, medical device, or engineering company is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Significant autonomy and the freedom to operate, build, and shape an entire function according to your expertise.
- A seat at the leadership table with the opportunity to make a direct and visible impact on the company’s strategic direction and success.
- The chance to work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where your contributions are immediately recognized and valued.
- An opportunity to be deeply connected to a product that genuinely improves people’s quality of life.
USP’s for this job
- Build Your Legacy: This is a greenfield opportunity to design and implement an entire HR framework from the ground up, leaving a lasting mark on a rapidly growing international company.
- True Strategic Partnership: You will not be a reactive administrator. You will be a key member of the leadership team, providing critical input that shapes business strategy and drives the company forward.
- A No-Nonsense, High-Impact Culture: Join a pragmatic and results-focused team that values direct communication, common sense, and tangible outcomes over corporate politics.
Application Process
For further information or to apply for this unique opportunity, please contact our Senior Recruiter, Uta Talkenberg, who is managing this search exclusively.
