Senior Director HR, EMEA

About Us:
Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here .

Mission of the Role:
To drive improved business performance across Europe by implementing strategic talent initiatives that build workforce capability, engagement, and alignment with business objectives. This leader will shape talent strategies that directly impact employee development, foster a positive culture, and enhance our competitive edge in the region. A key focus will be on strengthening and developing the regional HR team to maximize impact and support business growth.

Key Accountabilities:

• Performance and Talent Optimization:
  Identify opportunities to enhance employee capability and performance within Europe. Collaborate with business leaders to establish HR initiatives aligned with regional business strategies, enabling measurable business impact.
• Workforce Planning & Development:
  Develop and execute workforce plans tailored to regional needs and critical roles. Forecast talent requirements, address skill gaps, and ensure succession planning to meet future demands.
• Strategic Business Partnering:
  Serve as a key advisor to European business leaders, translating business goals into effective people strategies. Partner closely with global and local HR teams to implement best practices and maintain a competitive edge in the talent market.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention:
  Drive regional recruitment and retention strategies, emphasizing quality of hire, diversity, and internal mobility. Ensure high-performing and high-potential employees are supported and positioned for growth within the organization.
• HR Team Development:
  Build and strengthen the HR team across Europe, fostering skill development, engagement, and alignment with strategic objectives. Act as a mentor and coach to support team members in reaching their full potential and driving continuous improvement.
• Leadership Development:
  Strengthen leadership capabilities among senior and front-line managers. Promote a high-performance culture through effective coaching, engagement initiatives, and alignment with our core leadership principles.
• Organizational Culture & Compliance:
  Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity while ensuring compliance with all regional labor regulations. Facilitate the alignment of organizational values with regional business priorities.
• Work Council & Compliance Management:
  Act as the primary liaison with work councils across Europe, ensuring open communication, alignment with company objectives, and adherence to local regulations. Leverage strong knowledge of European labor laws to navigate complex legal landscapes and facilitate organizational initiatives effectively.
• Influence and Advocacy:
  Demonstrate the ability to influence key stakeholders, including work councils, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams, to drive alignment and ensure successful implementation of HR strategies across the region. Build strong relationships with local authorities and external partners to support organizational objectives.
• HR Analytics & Insights:
  Leverage data-driven insights to guide decisions and prioritize talent initiatives that support the organization’s objectives. Prepare and present regional talent reviews that provide actionable insights on talent risks and development priorities.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Increased leadership capability within the region
• Fulfillment of talent acquisition goals: time to fill, time to start, quality of hire, and diversity
• Leadership development and succession planning
• Retention of high-potential and high-performing employees
• Internal mobility rates
• Improvement in employee engagement and eNPS
• Budget adherence
• Drive Business Impact: Align HR initiatives directly with business growth and performance objectives across Europe, ensuring that all talent strategies strengthen the region’s competitive position and deliver measurable results.
• Elevate Talent Acquisition Impact: Achieve critical talent acquisition goals to build a high-performing, diverse workforce, emphasizing quality and speed in filling key roles essential to driving regional business growth.
• Boost Leadership Effectiveness: Launch targeted leadership development programs to elevate management capability, drive high performance, and align leaders with strategic objectives, directly impacting regional and organizational success.
• Optimize Workforce Planning for Strategic Readiness: Conduct a thorough talent assessment, address skill gaps, and implement proactive succession planning to ensure business continuity and readiness across the region.
• Enhance Organizational Capability: Strengthen and develop the HR team across Europe, equipping them with tools and resources to deliver high-impact, region-wide results that support business priorities.
• Steward Organizational Structure and Functional Design: Act as a custodian of organizational structure and functional alignment to ensure high-performing, efficient teams. Oversee the evolution of roles and responsibilities to support strategic goals and maintain optimal organizational functionality.
• Drive Data-Informed Decision Making: Provide data-driven talent reviews and insights, empowering leadership to make strategic, informed decisions that align with growth objectives and optimize business performance.
• Achieve Operational Excellence: Streamline HR processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and consistency across the European region, contributing to seamless, scalable operations that support business growth.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• 15+ years of HR leadership experience in a complex, matrixed organization, with a strong track record of delivering business outcomes.
• High levels of business acumen with strategic, financial, and operational insight.
• Expertise in competency-based talent development and change management frameworks.
• Proficiency in analyzing talent and business metrics and translating them into compelling narratives for leaders.
• Strong knowledge of European employment laws and regulatory requirements, with proven experience working with work councils.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field; experience outside HR is highly valued.
• Lead from the front
• Build Strong Teams
• Demonstrate Critical Thinking

Reporting Structure:
The Sr. Director of People Experience and Culture for Europe will report to the Vice President of People and Culture.

Our Culture:
If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that embraces change, innovation, and a growth mindset, this role is for you. We champion performance, results, and continuous learning, empowering our team to lead in the competitive landscape of our industry.