Head of HR

We are looking for a Head of HR to join our team in Odessa, Ukraine. In this role, you will be a primary point of contact and responsible for a team of HR generalists and administration personnel, ensuring alignment with regional strategies while managing compliance, labor relations, and employee issues. 

Your Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for local compliance matters, including labor and employee relations, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.
• Standardize and implement HR policies and practices across the site, collaborating with Cluster HR Leaders to drive consistency.
• Manage local pay structures in coordination with payroll teams and cultivate effective relationships with work councils and/or unions.
• Lead terminal workforce planning efforts and oversee talent strategy implementation, working closely with Talent Centers of Excellence (CoEs).
• Facilitate recruitment initiatives, coordinating with Business Centers (BCs) to meet staffing needs effectively.
• Collaborate with HR Operations leaders to implement shared services and centralize transactional activities.
• Align with Cluster HR Leaders on communication strategies for works councils, coordinating with legal as needed.
• Partner with regional COEs, vertical HRBPs, and business leaders to ensure delivery of essential HR practices, including workforce planning, succession planning, safety oversight, turnover management, and performance management.
• Drive the rollout of DP World culture at the site and promote internal appreciation for the strategic value of HR initiatives.
• Model and promote Our Principals for local leaders and HR team members, implementing action plans aligned with organizational values.
• Take responsibility for delivering country/cluster metrics and respond to Union and Governmental formal complaints, potentially negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Undertake other duties as assigned to support the overall HR objectives and organizational needs.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field relevant to the position.
• Possess more than 3 years of experience in HR leadership roles, demonstrating proficiency in various aspects of HR management.
• Proven track record in recruiting, retaining, and developing high-performing HR teams to support organizational objectives effectively.
• Extensive experience in change management, adept at navigating and facilitating transitions within the organization.
• Strong HR generalist background specific to the respective country, ensuring compliance and efficiency in HR practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in labor relations, handling negotiations and maintaining positive relations with unions or works councils.
• Exceptional process orientation with a successful history of implementing cross-regional HR alignment initiatives.
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office applications to effectively manage HR processes and data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building and maintaining productive relationships across all departments and business units within the respective country.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the country as required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Proficiency in English language skills, with a minimum level of Upper Intermediate, to effectively communicate and collaborate in an international environment.