VP of HR | DACH Region | c180-220k (€)

With over twenty years of senior-level HR leadership experience, this candidate brings a strong commercial mindset, international perspective, and deep expertise in business transformation. Now available for both interim and permanent opportunities, they are open to roles in the €180,000–220,000 range, depending on the package and scope of the position.

This HR professional has held global, regional, and local leadership roles across multiple sectors, with substantial exposure to manufacturing and engineering sectors. Their most recent role was at VP level, leading People and Culture within a global manufacturing business. Their focus has consistently been on aligning people strategy with business goals—enabling growth, driving organisational effectiveness, and leading transformation at scale.

Their experience includes complex M&A integration, global HR operating model design, and senior-level employee and industrial relations. In recent roles, they’ve supported organisational change across Europe and Asia, led compensation and benefits harmonisation, and worked closely with senior leadership teams to embed talent strategies that support business performance.

Earlier in their career, they held senior HR positions in the UK, Europe, and Asia, leading international HR teams and supporting a range of business units through periods of high growth, restructuring, and leadership transition. They are highly skilled in managing union relationships, coaching executive stakeholders, and embedding people plans in operational environments.

With a participative leadership style, they are known for building credibility quickly, listening well, and creating space for teams to deliver. They are particularly strong in organisational design, leadership development, and change management—always focused on ensuring that people strategies deliver real business outcomes.

They hold an MSc in Leadership and Management, complementing a solid foundation in HR practice with strategic insight and reflective learning. Their approach is practical, grounded, and business-first—an HR leader who knows how to influence, drive outcomes, and lead teams through uncertainty and change.

Now looking for their next challenge, this candidate is available for conversations with employers seeking an experienced and hands-on HR leader. Whether you need someone to lead transformation, shape culture, or support strategic growth, they bring the right mix of experience, credibility, and impact.

If you’re currently hiring at the HR Director or VP level and would like to find out more about this outstanding candidate, please get in touch.