HR Director IGC H/F

The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.The PositionHR Director IGC H/FJob SummaryJob PurposeAs a key member of the Imerys Graphite & Carbon Leadership Team and the Human Resources Leadership Team you will act as the strategic architect of the people agenda for a fast growing ~250M industrial business.This role is a "player-coach" position: you will drive high-level organizational design and engagement initiatives while ensuring operational HR excellence across a diverse geographical footprint, spanning Europe, North America, and APAC. (Belgium 170 employees, Switzerland 170 employees and the rest spread in Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic, Malaysia, Netherlands, United States of America)Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)Dotted Line: Business Vice President Graphite & CarbonScope: ~460 FTEs Direct reports: Country HR Organization SwitzerlandResponsibilities and DutiesStrategic Business Partnering & Organizational EffectivenessP&L Alignment: Translate the 250M business strategy into a scalable human capital plan, ensuring labor costs and organizational structures are optimized for growth and EBITDA targets.Organizational Design: Act as a strategic and fully trusted advisor and sounding board to the Business GM on right-sizing the organization and leading change management initiatives.Matrix Optimization: Orchestrate the "Golden Triangle" between Corporate HR, the Business, and local operations to ensure global standards enhance, rather than hinder, local speed-to-market.Industrial Relations & Global Risk ManagementSocial Governance: Drive the labor relations strategy in Switzerland and collaborate with Belgian HR leadership to ensure a stable industrial climate. Proactively manage works councils to mitigate risks of labor disputes that could impact production or delivery.Talent Value Chain & High-Performance CultureStrategic Resourcing: Build a robust talent pipeline for "bottleneck" roles in industrial and commercial functions to ensure the business meets its innovation and sales roadmaps.Succession & Capability Building: Lea...