{"id":21120,"date":"2026-04-23T14:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T11:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psihoselect.ro\/?p=21120"},"modified":"2026-05-27T19:34:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:34:48","slug":"hr-director-multiple-sites-location-based-in-cluj-napoca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psihoselect.ro\/en\/jobs\/hr-director-multiple-sites-location-based-in-cluj-napoca\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Director \u2013 multiple sites, Location: based in Cluj-Napoca"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>HR Director \u2013 multiple sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Location: based in Cluj-Napoca<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Role<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The HR Director serves as the strategic architect and operational leader of the Human Resources function across a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization of approximately +2,000 employees. This role leads a multidisciplinary team of +8 HR professionals responsible for Talent Acquisition, Learning &amp; Development, HR Administration, and HR Business Partnering. This is a pivotal transformation role, responsible also for budget construction and optimisation. The organization is transitioning from process-driven HR operations toward a data-powered, digitalized people serving function \u2014 underpinned by SAP and emerging AI-driven HR capabilities. The HR Director is expected to be both an inspiring people leader and a credible business partner who can bridge shop floor realities with executive strategic priorities with Industry 4.0 HR practices.<\/p>\n<p>The HR function operates across three geographically distinct production facilities with a combined headcount of +2,000 employees spanning blue-collar production workers, technical specialists, engineers, and managerial staff. The HR team of +8\u00a0 is structured across four areas of specialization:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Talent Acquisition &amp; Employer Branding<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning, Development &amp; Technical \/ Soft Skills Competency Management<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>HR Administration, Payroll Coordination &amp; Compliance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>HR Business Partnering &amp; Employee Relations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Communication and Alignment <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITES<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Strategic HR Leadership &amp; Business Partnering\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Define and execute a forward-looking HR strategy aligned with the company&#8217;s 3\u20135 year business and operational roadmap.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on all people-related matters.<\/li>\n<li>Lead organizational design initiatives, including workforce planning, restructuring support, and capacity modeling across all three sites.<\/li>\n<li>Drive cultural transformation toward a high-performance, inclusive, and digitally enabled workplace.<\/li>\n<li>Establish and monitor HR KPIs (e.g., time-to-hire, retention rates, training ROI, engagement scores) through real-time dashboards in current ERP Modules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>HR Digitalization &amp; Technology Implementation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Own the HR digital transformation roadmap, driving the transition of processes to fully digitalized workflows.<\/li>\n<li>Lead the end-to-end implementation and optimization of ERP but also other digital tools for :\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Employee Central \u2014 single source of truth for all employee data.<\/li>\n<li>Recruiting &amp; Onboarding \u2014 automated talent pipelines with predictive analytics.<\/li>\n<li>Learning Management System (LMS) \u2014 personalized learning paths and mandatory training tracking.<\/li>\n<li>Performance &amp; Goals \u2014 real-time feedback loops, OKR alignment.<\/li>\n<li>People Analytics &amp; Workforce Planning \u2014 data-driven headcount and succession planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Champion the adoption of AI-driven HR tools for resume screening, skills matching, predictive attrition, and workforce sentiment analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and deploy a mobile-first HR self-service experience for shop floor employees without traditional desktop access.<\/li>\n<li>Define and enforce data governance standards and GDPR compliance across all HR digital systems.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with IT and Operations to integrate HR systems with ERP platforms for seamless workforce and production data alignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>\u00a0Talent Acquisition &amp; Employer Branding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee and continuously evolve a data-driven recruitment strategy capable of supporting high-volume hiring (blue-collar) and specialized technical roles simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Build and position a compelling employer brand in the manufacturing talent market, leveraging digital channels, social media, and partnerships with technical schools and universities.<\/li>\n<li>Implement structured, standardized interview and assessment frameworks across all sites to ensure quality, fairness, and speed. Define and track recruitment metrics.<\/li>\n<li>Lead succession planning processes for critical roles in collaboration with business unit leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Learning, Development &amp; Competency Frameworks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Design, own, and continuously update the organization-wide Technical Competency Matrix (TCM) covering all production and engineering roles across the three facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and maintain the Soft Skills Competency Framework for managerial, supervisory, and support functions \u2014 covering areas such as leadership, communication, problem-solving, and change management.<\/li>\n<li>Build individualized learning paths in the LMS aligned to competency gaps, career development objectives, and business-critical skill requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Integrate compliance and mandatory training (HSE, quality, regulatory) into digital tracking workflows with automated certification reminders and dashboards.<\/li>\n<li>Implement a blended learning approach combining e-learning modules, on-the-job training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring programs.<\/li>\n<li>Measure and report on Learning ROI using pre\/post-training performance data and business impact metrics.<\/li>\n<li>Drive a culture of continuous learning, positioning the company as an employer that invests in its people&#8217;s growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>HR Administration &amp; Compliance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure operational excellence across all HR administrative processes: onboarding, offboarding, contract management, time &amp; attendance, and payroll coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Drafting and updating Internal Work Regulations: Developing and maintaining the company\u2019s Internal Regulations in full compliance with the Romanian Labor Code and organizational changes.<\/li>\n<li>Lead Negotiator:\u00a0Acting as the primary representative of the company in collective bargaining processes with employee representatives. Managing the implementation and day-to-day administration of the\u00a0Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), ensuring all clauses are respected by both parties.<\/li>\n<li>Digitalize and automate HR administrative workflows, eliminating paper-based processes through workflow automation tools.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain full compliance with applicable Romanian labor legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and GDPR requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Manage HR audit readiness and maintain up-to-date employee files and documentation in digital repositories.<\/li>\n<li>Define and standardize HR policies and procedures across all three manufacturing sites, ensuring consistency and legal alignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Employee Relations, Engagement, Culture &amp; Communication<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Design and execute annual employee engagement surveys and pulse checks; translate results into actionable improvement plans with defined owners and timelines.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a trusted mediator and advisor in complex employee relations matters, disciplinary procedures, and grievances.<\/li>\n<li>Champion of equity and inclusion initiatives across all three sites and all workforce layers.<\/li>\n<li>Develop programs to improve retention, particularly in high-turnover production environments, through competitive total rewards benchmarking and employee wellbeing initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Developing the internal communication strategy, crafting a comprehensive internal communication roadmap that aligns with the company\u2019s business goals and corporate culture.<\/li>\n<li>Change management communication, leading the communication strategy for organizational changes, restructuring, or shifts in business direction to ensure transparency.<\/li>\n<li>Driving employee engagement, implementing communication initiatives designed to increase employee morale, retention, and sense of belonging. Cascading organizational values and mission through creative storytelling and internal campaigns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Professional Experience &amp; Education<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role within a manufacturing, industrial, or FMCG environment.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience managing multi-site HR functions with workforce complexity (blue-collar, technical, and white-collar populations).<\/li>\n<li>Proven track record in leading HR digital transformation projects, including Human Resources Information System implementation.<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience in designing and deploying competency frameworks (technical and behavioral), L&amp;D strategies, and talent management programs.<\/li>\n<li>Strong command of Romanian labor law, collective agreements, and GDPR compliance requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in workforce restructuring, change management, and culture transformation programs.<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree (minimum) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.<\/li>\n<li>Master&#8217;s degree with specialization in Organizational Development, HR Strategy, or MBA.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in HR data analytics and workforce planning tools; ability to build and interpret People Analytics dashboards.<\/li>\n<li>Strong digital literacy: experience with Microsoft 365, advanced Excel\/Power BI for HR reporting, and familiarity with HR automation and AI tools.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile\/ Lean) applied to HR transformation initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Romanian \u2014 Native (mandatory).<\/li>\n<li>English \u2014 Advanced, professional business communication at executive level.<\/li>\n<li>Additional European language \u2014 considered an advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Leadership &amp; Behavioral Competencies<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic thinking &amp; Business acumen, Inspiring leadership &amp; team development, executive-level communication &amp; influence, organizational change management, courage to challenge the traditional Status Quo.<\/li>\n<li>Digital mindset &amp; Technology adoption, Resilience &amp; change agility, Data-Driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, empathy &amp; people-centricity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/psihoselect.ro\/joburi\/\"><strong data-sider-select-id=\"155e6d49-f173-4dd8-b1c8-f20bbdeb304c\">For more information:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/psihoselect.ro\/despre-noi\/\"><strong>Raluca V\u0103t\u0103m\u0103nescu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>HR PROJECT MANAGER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>0755-041 440<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:raluca.vatamanescu@psihoselect.ro\">raluca.vatamanescu@psihoselect.ro<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HR Director \u2013 multiple sites Location: based in Cluj-Napoca \u00a0 Role: The HR Director serves as the strategic architect and operational leader of the Human Resources function across a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization of approximately +2,000 employees. 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