Head of People & Organizational Development at ZEISS, translating business strategies into effective HR initiatives. Leading talent management and organizational transformation in the company.
Responsibilities
Translate business strategy into a forward-looking people and organizational development strategy that fosters a high-performance culture.
Design and execute global initiatives to support ZEISS and MED Agenda 2030.
Implement metrics and KPIs to measure and enhance organizational performance.
Take overall responsibility for the strategic deployment and continuous development of the global MED talent pipeline.
Partner with executive leaders to identify, develop, and retain talents across different leadership levels.
Support leaders and HR Business Managers in identifying skills gaps, defining career paths, and creating impactful development plans, leveraging modern learning and development methods.
Drive M&A and reorganization projects with global leadership to enhance organizational performance and agility.
Identify critical competencies, capability gaps, and development opportunities at both organizational and individual levels to support sustainable high performance.
Lead strategic transformation initiatives, managing global stakeholders and cross-functional project teams.
Cultivate a culture of speed and place the customer at the core of all organizational development initiatives to ensure agility and responsiveness to customer needs.
Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to the MED M1 management and leadership teams.
Provide executive leadership coaching and development support to enable professional growth and leadership excellence.
Act as a sounding board for senior leaders, supporting them in navigating complex organizational and people-related challenges to maintain a high-performance environment.
Coordinate all people, talent, and organizational development activities across MED worldwide in close collaboration with local HR teams and the Global Functional Team People & Organizational Development.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or a comparable field
Several of professional experience in strategic HR, people development, organizational development, talent management, change management, or consulting – ideally in an international environment
Strong business acumen combined with deep expertise in people and leadership development
Proven experience in designing and implementing global, business-oriented HR concepts and programs
Strong project management capabilities with the ability to drive complex transformation initiatives across functions and regions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at senior leadership level
Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.
Benefits
Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.
Professional development opportunities in a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development.
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