GROUP CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (CHRO)

Fimer Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - GBP 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization seeks a Group Chief Human Resources Officer to lead its people and culture strategy. This strategic role involves advising the CEO and Executive Committee while ensuring a high-performance culture. Responsibilities include overseeing global HR operations, driving organizational transformation, and developing talent across diverse business units. The ideal candidate has a Master's in HR leadership and extensive experience in managing HR in complex, international environments. Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in strategic HR management and executive partnership in global organisations.
• Strong experience leading global HR teams and delivering comprehensive HR solutions.
• Ability to influence at Board and Executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global HR strategy aligned with Group vision.
• Drive initiatives to strengthen a culture of safety and operational excellence.
• Build and develop a high-performing international HR team.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Strong business acumen

Data-driven decision-making

Exceptional people leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Resource leadership

Job description

GROUP CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (CHRO)

Function: Human Resources
Reporting Line: Group CEOs
Level / Seniority: Experienced
Employment Type: Permanent/Full-Time
Location: Milan / London (must be based in Milan or London)

Job Summary and Scope

The Group CHRO leads the company’s global people and culture strategy and serves as a key advisor to the CEO and Executive Committee. The role builds a high-performance, future-ready organization that supports sustainable growth across all markets. The CHRO strengthens leadership capability, drives organizational transformation, and ensures the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent. The role also oversees global HR operations to deliver a consistent, high-quality employee experience. The Group CHRO promotes a culture of accountability, innovation, and inclusion, enabling the organization to operate with agility and achieve strong, long-term performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Planning

• Define and lead the global HR strategy aligned with Group vision and long-term strategic business goals.
• Translate corporate strategy into people priorities, organizational capabilities, and workforce plans across all regions.
• Influence senior leaders to adopt innovative, future-ready HR solutions that strengthen competitive advantage.

2. Organizational Development & Culture Transformation

• Lead organization-wide design initiatives that optimize structure, capability, and productivity.
• Drive initiatives to strengthen a culture of safety, discipline, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Build and sustain a values-driven, high-performance, and inclusive culture.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Act as strategic partner to Group CEO’s, CFO Sales and Manufacturing Heads.
• Work closely with business leaders on expansion plans, automation initiatives, and new technology workforce requirements.
• Provide guidance to country/regional HR teams to ensure strategic alignment.

4. People Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing international HR team with strong functional and business partnering capabilities.
• Coach and mentor senior leaders to enhance leadership capability and deepen organizational bench strength.

5. Global Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Strategy

• Lead strategic design of total rewards philosophy, including compensation architecture, incentive frameworks, executive compensation, and long-term reward strategies and Provide governance for C&B practices across all countries.
• Ensure alignment of reward systems with global market competitiveness and internal equity.

6. Global HR Operations & Functional Excellence

• Oversee the full spectrum of global HR activities including Talent Acquisition, Culture & Engagement, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Rewards & Mobility, DEI, Labor Relations, and People Analytics.
• Ensure harmonized, standardized, and scalable HR policies, systems, and processes across all countries.

7. Standards, Governance & Compliance

• Ensure the company’s values, ethics, safety, and integrity standards followed globally.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws, HR policies, and regulatory requirements across regions.
• Provide risk analysis and guidance on workforce decisions, organizational changes, and policy impacts.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across HR processes and service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource leadership.
• Proven expertise in strategic HR management, organizational transformation, and executive partnership in global organisations.
• Strong experience leading global HR teams and delivering comprehensive HR solutions across different cultures and regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at Board and Executive levels.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic mindset with ability to translate vision into executable plans
• Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making
• Exceptional people leadership and stakeholder influence
• High integrity, personal credibility, and cultural sensitivity
• Change leadership and transformation capability
• Excellent communication and executive presence