We are looking for a forward‑thinking HR leader with deep experience in global R&D environments, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence at all levels in a complex, matrix-organization. This role partners closely with the Chief Technology Officer, R&D leadership, Zone HR organizations and global HR centers of expertise to build a world‑class talent ecosystem that accelerates innovation, strengthens organizational capability, and supports long‑term business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide strategic HR leadership to the global R&D function, ensuring alignment with the corporate mission, vision, values and long‑term technology roadmap.
2. Build strong, trust‑based relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a credible business partner across multiple regions and R&D hubs.
3. Lead the full people agenda for R&D, including performance management, talent attraction, talent management, retention, succession planning, and skills development.
4. Shape organizational structures, roles, and interfaces to support agility, collaboration, and efficient global execution.
5. Drive capability‑building initiatives by identifying current and future skill needs, evaluating gaps, and prioritizing development actions.
6. Provide authoritative HR advice to R&D leadership on complex organizational, cultural, and people‑related topics.
7. Lead change management efforts for major R&D transformation initiatives, including digitalization and global workforce evolution.
8. Use data and analytics to guide decisions, monitor workforce trends, and support personnel cost planning.
Qualifications
9. Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
10. 15+ years of HR leadership experience, including significant exposure to global R&D, engineering, or technology environments.
11. In-depths talent management knowledge, senior trainer and coach.
12. Experience in a complex, multinational industrial or technology company; elevator or broader mobility industry experience is a must.
13. Certified Coach and Training Facilitator
14. Certified Organizational Development Manager
15. Certified in usage, interpretation and application of various Psychometric assessments