Head of HR Southern EU (Sp, Port, It, & Cyp)

Description and Requirements

The Team You Will Join

Join MetLife as a strategic HR leader driving impactful people solutions across Southern Europe.

At MetLife, the Human Resources team provides client-focused people solutions aimed at driving business results in collaboration with leaders.

The Opportunity

The Head of HR leads the Human Resources agenda to align with organizational goals and objectives. The role serves as a key member of the leadership teams in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Cyprus. This role manages and oversees all HR functions, including talent management, employee relations, performance management, Learning and Development, compensation and benefits, and compliance. The Head of HR enhances workplace culture, boosts employee engagement, and develops strategies to attract and retain top talent. This role leads and develops the HR team across the four countries, and reports directly to Head of HR, Europe.

How Youll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• An experienced HR leader who acts as a trusted advisor to senior management on all HR related matters, developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the organizations purpose, vision and goals.
• Provide trusted and expert advice on a range of HR matters such as, talent, performance, organisation development/change, culture, leadership and learning
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high employee engagement
• Design and implement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity
• Oversee leadership development initiatives to build a strong pipeline of future leaders
• Delivery of timely, relevant, and efficient HR operational services in partnership with other HR stakeholders and resources.
• Lead talent management, succession and resource planning, partnering with leaders in ensuring robust talent succession, acquisition, development and retention plans are in place
• Coach, support, and challenge leaders in the application of HR policies and practices, provide advice and guidance on HR issues in order to minimise risk and financial exposure
• Manage relationships with local HR vendors and external organizations
• Manage HR budget
• Manage and develop HR Business Partner team members
• Represent HR on leadership meetings

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in related field; Masters degree preferred (or equivalent)
• 10+ year experience in senior HR Business Partner roles with growing responsibilities
• Experience in developing and leading teams (ideally with virtual leadership experience)
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building and collaboration with senior leaders, ability to operate effectively in a highly matrix and fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Human Resource Management from recruitment and throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Experience with managing HR budgets
• Experience with employment law issues and demonstrated experience in conflict resolution

About MetLife Recognized on Fortune magazines list of the 2024 "Worlds Most Admired Companies" and Fortune Worlds 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the worlds leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, were inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, its #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!