Director of Human Resources EMEA

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

We’ve been inspiring and enabling what moves the world forward for more than 150 years, starting with the invention of the world’s first branded motor oil. Today, we’re a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants, automotive and industrial chemicals, and a business solutions provider to our customers and partners, driven every day by a people-centered focus on innovation and customer excellence.

We’re proud to be The Original—the first to see potential in things others overlook. Originals are the first to develop sustainable solutions. Originals move the world forward. At Valvoline Global Products, that’s what we do every day in over 140 countries worldwide. We create future-ready products that improve the performance of automotive and industrial equipment and services that help our businesses grow and thrive. As The Original, we’ve been innovating to solve problems for over 150 years. And we’ll continue to invent and reinvent the way forward, to always meet our customers’ needs – today and in the future.

Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve, great. It is our responsibility. It is what drives us. It is who we are.

We’re looking for people who care, operate with integrity, strive for excellence in everything they do, are eager to develop new skills to win, and show passion for delivering on our commitment to all our stakeholders. We are looking for Hungry, Humble, and Smart individuals. If this is you, you’ve come to the right place, and we invite you to join The Original!

Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity for a Director of Human Resources EMEA. The Director HR manages a team of (about) 7 employees, and is part of EMT.

This role will:

• Oversee and provide guidance, advice and coaching on all human resources related functions.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to senior leadership within the organization.
• Provide overall supervision for payrolls in EMEA counties and approve where required.
• The human resources functions include Talent Acquisition, onboarding; employee relations; industrial relations; performance management, learning & development, succession planning, talent management, mobility, compensation & benefits and general administration.
• Ensure that relevant policies and procedures are maintained, communicated and implemented.

The Director of Human Resources EMEA …

• Sets direction for HR function and HR subjects for the complete region, aligned with the global strategy and approach. Partners with senior leaders to build a strategic talent plan, aligned to the client organization’s strategy for the different parts of the business in the region.
• Acts as a trusted advisor and coach to the leadership team while building deep business understanding and relationships, resulting in strategic alignment with the organization as well as organizational trust in, and partnership with, the HR function. Acts as a critical part of EMT and MEA Management.
• Plans, organizes, and controls the activities and actions of the HR department in general. Managing the HR employees in EMEA region. Contributes to the development of the regional and global HR department goals and objectives. Aligns organizational workforce plans with Talent Acquisition planning processes and financial deliverables for the different functions. Uses comprehensive data and insights to inform business cases for changes to talent strategies or practices. Decisions and recommendations are informed by data, leading to improved outcomes and buy in.
• Oversees recruitment efforts for all personnel, including job posting, performing interviews, etc. Conducting new employee orientations and employee relations counseling. Oversees exit interviews. Leads exit processes in consultation with legal where needed. Develops and administers human resources policies and procedures that relate to all company personnel. Develops, revises, maintains and recommends personnel policies and procedures and the employee handbook. Maintains department records and reports. Maintaining company directory and other organizational charts
• Facilitates change management activities, driven by the business. Evaluates the impact of proposed changes on employees; advises on alternatives and change management. Partners with senior client group leaders and the HR Leaders to design organizational structure, job roles, and talent management processes to drive business unit performance. Lead succession planning, talent development and engagement strategies for the client group, identifying critical roles & preparing potential talent and pipelines for mentoring, training, etc.
• Ensures proper implementation of the company’s compensation program. Manages benefits administration, affirmative action programs and secures all Payroll processes in the region. Acts as example as manager for all employees, especially regarding EHS and the company values

What you'll bring...

• Bachelors degree in a subject such as business, management, Human Resources, Masters degree preferred.
• Strong business acumen across all functions within the region. Commercial experience is a plus.
• 10 years of progressive human capital or human resources experience ideally from a similar industry across the EMEA region.
• Progressive HR experience within a Matrix Organization.
• Experience leading HR activities in an environment of transformation and change.
• Previously demonstrated leadership skills.
• Possesses agility, growth mindset and experience leading and engaging high performing teams.

What sets you apart...

• Strategic thinker with strong practical judgment and outstanding analytical and data processing skills.
• Proven track record of quickly being able to build relationships and establish trust with senior management and executives.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence peers.
• Capable of planning and managing projects with attention to achieving timely, cost-effective outcomes.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing work accordingly.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the organizational environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence at varying levels across the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a highly matrixed environment.

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.