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Human Resources Director

ID:  1113
Date of Posting:  Dec 11, 2024
Business Area:  Human Resources
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  On Site
Location: 

Porto Salvo, PT

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Director

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

As the Human Resources Director for Recordati in Portugal, you will lead the HR function, acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership and supporting the overall business goals. You will develop and implement HR strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement, ensuring alignment with the company’s global objectives. In this role, you will foster a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, playing a critical part in helping Recordati continue its success in a highly competitive and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Human Resources strategy for Recordati Portugal, ensuring it aligns with the company’s global business strategy.
  • Partner with senior leadership to provide counsel on human capital issues, including workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organizational design.
  • Oversee the full spectrum of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, performance management, and development.
  • Drive initiatives to support a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring that Recordati is a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, maintaining a solid understanding of HR-related legislation in Portugal.
  • Lead talent acquisition efforts to attract and retain top talent within the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on fostering innovation and driving business growth.
  • Cultivate a positive work environment, spearheading employee engagement and well-being initiatives that promote productivity and job satisfaction.
  • Ensure that learning and development programs are in place to support employees’ career progression and leadership development.
  • Collaborate with global HR teams to ensure consistency in processes and policies while adapting to local needs.

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Proven track record of HR leadership experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
  • Strong knowledge of Portuguese labor laws and regulations.
  • Ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with talent management, performance development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing organizational challenges.

Technical Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of Portuguese labor laws and regulations.
  • Ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.

Required Behaviours and Competencies

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with talent management, performance development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing organizational challenges.

Required Languages

  • Fluency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.

Travel required in %

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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