The Vice President of Human Resources & Communications will serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, driving human capital strategies that support the company's vision, mission, and objectives. This role is responsible for overseeing HR functions across the U.S. and Europe, ensuring alignment with the company’s values and business goals while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This leader is also responsible for shaping our brand narrative, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring consistent BMT messaging across the organization.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in HR leadership, particularly in a global, multi-site medical device or manufacturing organization, and possess deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive global HR strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on organizational design, leadership development, and workforce planning.
- Lead efforts to shape and sustain a high-performance culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Close partnerships with HR leaders across Bracco’s global network
Global Talent Management
- In partnership with the Talent Management team of Bracco N. America, design and implement talent acquisition, retention, and development programs to attract and grow top talent globally.
- Oversee succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
- Execute robust performance management systems that drive accountability and employee engagement.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Ensure global HR operations, policies, and practices are compliant with local labor laws, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.
- Partner with Bracco’s N. America Total Rewards team to support all payroll, benefits, and compensation programs to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with company objectives.
- Leverage HR technology to streamline operations and enhance the employee experience.
Employee Relations & Change Management
- Provide guidance and leadership on complex employee relations matters, ensuring consistency and fairness.
- Act as a point of escalation for sensitive issues, facilitating resolution in alignment with company values.
- Lead HR aspects of organizational change, including mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, ensuring smooth transitions and employee engagement.
- Drive communication strategies that align employees with the company’s mission during periods of change.
Europe Operations Oversight
- Partner with regional HR leaders in Europe to ensure alignment with global HR initiatives while addressing region-specific needs.
- Stay informed on European labor trends and provide recommendations to executive leadership regarding workforce planning.
Communications Leadership
- Oversee corporate branding and ensure cohesive messaging across all external and internal communication channels.
- Develop and implement crisis communication plans, ensuring rapid and effective response to critical issues.
- Drive internal communication strategies to foster engagement, transparency, and alignment with corporate objectives.
- Partner with marketing team to help manage digital presence, including corporate website, social media, and digital marketing efforts.
- Lead the creation of high-quality content, speeches, presentations, and reports.
- Track communication effectiveness through KPIs and deliver regular performance insights to the executive team.
Required Skills
Qualifications:
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or Master’s in HR preferred.
- Experience : Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3 years in an Executive level HR role within the medical device or manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and European labor laws and regulations.
· Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies at a senior leadership level.
· Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in talent management, organizational development, and HR strategy.
- Experience with HR technology platforms, such as Workday or similar systems.
- Proven success in managing change and leading cross-functional teams in a global setting.
Skills and Competencies:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to navigate complexity and lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to operational excellence.
**Compensation & Total Rewards: **
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $300,000 - $350,000
*Estimated Starting Salary Range is reflective of the range Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The range provided is based on salary and market data specific to the position.
Total Rewards:
- **Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave **– We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what’s important to you, when it’s important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.
- Achieve – Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.
- Live well – We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.
- Evolve – Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.
- Choose – You won’t find “stuffy” here—whether your position requires a hybrid or in-the-office working arrangement. That means business casual for your attire and flexibility in your schedule, wherever possible.
Required Experience