HRCP Cluster Lead Western Europe

HR Cluster Lead Western Europe

At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey. Guided by our vision—“Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 125,000 employees.

Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Our values guide how we work:

• We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities
• We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together
• We Commit to doing things the right way— growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation

General & Administrative (G&A) —including Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Procurement—provide the strategic, operational, and governance support that powers our global business. These teams enable effective decision-making, manage risk, optimize resources, and ensure regulatory compliance.

By fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, G&A teams support Fresenius Medical Care to operate with integrity, efficiency, and purpose. Join our passionate team and help shape healthcare worldwide!

As a HR Cluster Lead Western Europe, is accountable for shaping and executing human resources strategy across a cluster of countries within the EMEA region. This role partners closely with Strategic Business partners, business leaders, HR Centers of Expertise (CoEs), and Shared Services to drive transformation, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure alignment between global initiatives and local execution. 

Operating in a complex, matrixed environment, the HR Cluster Lead delivers expert guidance on all aspects of HR management—spanning strategic workforce planning, talent development, organizational design, and employee relations—while navigating local labor laws and labor relations frameworks. The role combines operational leadership with strategic influence, driving innovation and continuous improvement across both commercial and manufacturing organizations. 

Your Responsibilities:

• Tactical HR Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with regional business objectives. Act as a trusted advisor to Strategic Business Partners, influencing organizational design, capability building, and cultural transformation. 

• People and Organizational Development: Deploy initiatives in talent management, performance enablement, succession planning, and leadership development to strengthen organizational capabilities and ensure business readiness. 

• HR Transformation & Change Leadership: Actively contribute to HR transformation efforts, including the implementation of matrix structures, digital tools, and operational process optimization. Champion change management practices to foster engagement and resilience. 

• Labor Relations & Compliance: Collaboration with ER team. May participate and contribute to overseeing employee relations matters, including works council and union negotiations. Ensure adherence to national labor laws and collective bargaining agreements, advising on regulatory risk and mitigation. 

• HR Service Delivery Oversight: Collaborate with HR CoEs and Shared Services to ensure seamless delivery of programs in recruitment, compensation & benefits, learning & development, and employee lifecycle management. 

• HR Data, Analytics & Systems: Leverage HRIS tools (e.g., Workday, Dovetail) for workforce insights, reporting, and process efficiency. Promote data integrity, user adoption, and digital HR solutions across the cluster. 

• Cross-Border Collaboration: Coordinate and align HR strategies across countries in the cluster. Share best practices, harmonize procedures where possible, and adapt to market-specific needs. 
• Travel requirements: approximately 20-50% of working time

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or related; Master’s (HRM, I/O Psychology, MBA‐HR) preferred. 
• SHRM-CP or PHR; local HR credential (e.g., CIPD, IHK, SEU); SHRM-SCP/SPHR and specialty certs (e.g., CCP, DE&I) are advantageous. 
• A fast-paced, dynamic work environment requires adaptability and resilience.

• At least 10 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role within a global organization including 5 years of Managerial roles.  

• In-depth knowledge of labor market dynamics, employment law, and human resources practices. 

• Proven experience in managing employee relations, including works council and union interactions. 

• Demonstrated ability to drive talent, performance, and change management initiatives. 

• Experience working in a matrix HR environment and supporting HR transformation projects. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and coach leaders. 

• High energy, proactive mindset, resilient, and ability to thrive in a changing environment. 

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in any other European language/s are to be considered. 

Our Offer for you:

There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless in which field you are an expert and how much experience you have - all dedicated to your professional journey.

• Whether in front of or behind the scenes - you are helping to make ever better medicine available to more and more people around the world
• Individual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional development
• A corporate culture in which there is enough room for innovative thinking - to find the best solution together, not the quickest one
• A large number of committed people with a wide range of skills, talents and experience
• The benefits of a successful global corporation with the collegial culture of a medium-sized company
• Hybrid work arrangement within a standard office environment  
• Company car
• Flexible working-time

In accordance with Organic Law 3/2007, of 22 March, FME has set itself the objective of promoting the effective application of the principle of equality between men and women, avoiding any type of labour discrimination based on sex, thus guaranteeing the same opportunities for entry. Likewise, we promote diversity, rejecting any type of discrimination for reasons of race, sex, functional diversity, religion, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other personal or social condition, and we are committed to building an inclusive and enriching environment