Regional HR Manager, Europe

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

The Regional HR Manager, Europe will provide and ensure operational HR leadership, support, compliance, and consistency across 15 countries in Europe. Through managing a team remotely and in person across Europe, ensuring we are operating legally and competitively in each country with the aim of building a high performing, highly engaged organisation. This will be across both retail and corporate, and in line with the HR Strategy.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide HR operational leadership, support, compliance and consistency across the 15 countries in Europe where New Balance operate.
• Streamline processes and systems to improve ways of working, driving efficiency and scalability as our business grows.
• Be the overall point of contact for all HR operations escalation matters in all countries.
• Lead the HR management and advisory team across Europe both remotely and in person through 1-1’s.
• Ensure the team comply with employment legislation in all countries we operate ensuring consistent, fair, and accurate application.
• Lead team regular meetings and ensure strong communication within the team.
• Promote team development and cross-skilling within the team.
• Work collaboratively with the matrix managers of the HR team – Country Managers/Directors in each country. 
• Carry out research into best practice for HR and develop HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency in application and practice across the organisation.
• Provide and communicate clear policies and practices on all key employment matters.
• Lead and oversee HR and cross-functional European projects.
• Work in partnership with wider HR team to develop programmes which enhance associate engagement including Talent Development, Reward, Internal Communications and Talent Acquisition. 
• Support the ongoing People Pay Performance process. 
• Work with Talent Development and Talent Acquisition to support Talent Management processes.
• Encourage and develop a culture of learning and development. 
• Oversight of HRIS (Workday), ensuring data is accurate, supporting and sharing knowledge across the team.
• Utilise HRIS to drive decision making and provide management information.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with global HR team, local/regional/global stakeholders and external partners.
• Champion DE&I, community connection and wellbeing activities. 
• Be a role model for NB values and behaviours, an ambassador for the HR function and able to bring new associates into our culture.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Experience in a similar HR management role working across several European countries.
• Experience managing a remote team is critical.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of local employment laws in Europe across several countries. 
• Experience working in a regional and matrix business.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, influencing skills at all levels across the business.
• Efficient decision maker – being solutions focused and takes accountability for decisions made.
• Proactive self-starter, assertive, resilient, and tenacious.
• Highest levels of integrity and professional credibility.
• Energy, drive, positive outlook and willing to take on new challenges. 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office including Microsoft Excel. 
• HRIS experience, Workday experience is desirable.
• Willing and able to travel.

BENEFITS:

Benefits will differ based on the location of the associate.

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Discount on the health insurance
• Flexible Working Hours
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Hybrid working
• Employee Discount
• Home working equipment
• Onsite Gym
• Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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