131 – Interim Group HR Director – Post Acquisition Integration – Romania

About Our Client:

Our client is a global player in B2C services with a strong presence on the Romanian market. Following a recent acquisition, the company is going through a PMI process. To support the transition we are looking for an Interim Group HR Director.

Project Description:

Support the existing Board of Directors in the Post-Acquisition Integration and Consolidation of the operations in the area of Human Resources Integrate 2 companies with approximately 3.000 employees Negotiate with trade unions to reach a solid agreement Harmonize Compensation and Benefits scheme in both companies (Contract Management) Perform assessment of the existing mid-level management, and design development plans, together with a strong hiring pipeline If necessary prepare and organize downsizing process, including communication, negotiation, project management and implementation Design and lead a strong corporate culture harmonization program Communicate actively with stakeholders – existing Board in Romania, Group HQ in Western Europe, Trade Unions, Temp Agencies etc

Interim Manager Required Skills:

Verifiable track record from Post Merger Integration, M&A, and Post Acquisition Consolidation projects 10+ years of experience in managerial role in the area of Human Resources Mature seniority and communication style (3.000 employees, large scale operations) Experience from international assignments or working for an international company in Romania Track record of successful negotiations with Trade Unions in Romania 2-3 Transformation projects (PMI, Merger, Transition, Turnaround, Transformation, Greenfield, Downsizing, Growth) English and Romanian are a must

Key Requirements:

Post Merger Integration, Transformation Projects Large-scale organization transformation (multi-milion Eur business, thousands of employees) Knowledge of the Romanian culture, history, backgroud, communication style and laws & regulations in the Human Resources Area

Type of Assignment:

• Interim

Scope of Interim Assignment:

• Post Merger Integration

Functional Area of the Interim Manager:

• Human Resources

Location:

• Bucharest, Romania

Duration:

• 9-12 months

Start Date:

• June-July