Vice President, Global Human Resources, Nobel Biocare Systems

Operating Company: Nobel Biocare
Location: Kloten,Zurich,CH
Date Posted: June 5, 2025
Req Number: R5023255

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the development and implementation of strategic HR priorities in line with and supporting the achievement of the annual business objectives for the business
- Leads the Human Resources function for Nobel Biocare Systems (~1,750 HC, ~20 HR HC)
- Workforce planning and leading initiatives that align the local organization to global business strategy and priorities
- Lead cross functional strategic change projects to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency
- Champion and execute on talent acquisition, development, and diversity & inclusion strategies
- Provide coaching support for leaders and managers and their leadership teams where needed
- Be responsible for key talent management and development including partnering with the organization’s leaders regarding team development and personal/professional development of employees
- Partner with HRLT across Envista to implement HR actions to meet short and long-term organization talent strategy target.
- Develop and drive performance management processes, tools, communications, and training programs
- Provide leadership in the development of a sustainable high performance/high engagement workforce
- Ensure compliance with employment-related laws (EEOC, OSHA, Wage and Hour, etc.). Represent the company on related litigation.

**Job Requirements**:
**Education/Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in business or related field is preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience with a global organization in a leadership and generalist HR role required.
- 7+ years of leading a global HR function through significant organizational transformation.
- Knowledge of global laws governing employment required. Prior experience in organizational design, succession planning and talent management highly desired.
- Prior experience in organizations committed to the principles of lean and continuous improvement culture.

**Key Abilities**: Demonstrated results in implementing and driving results in a lean/continuous improvement culture. Proven track record building, leading, motivating and developing teams, specifically during a period of organizational transformation to include:

- Grow and develop organization through recruiting, selection, training, compensation and motivation of a global team.
- Guide and mentor leaders to assist in their personal and professional development.
- Acquisition integration, due diligence, and portfolio management activities in a leadership capacity.

**Key Success Attributes**
- Deep understanding and appreciation of the role HR leadership plays in building and sustaining a continuous improvement culture; embracing a culture of continuous improvement through his/her own leadership behaviors
- Leadership courage to make tough decisions without being overly sensitive (thick skinned), be able to effectively play catch ball (back and forth discussions or ideation) and think on his/her feet
- Ability to drive and/or participate in strategy development (long-term, high-level objectives) as well as translate these into tactical execution (short-term, detailed execution plans) which coaching leaders across multiple business functions
- Ability to quickly pivot and be flexible based on the ongoing changes of the business and market to provide leadership towards defined results and outcomes
- Operate with high ethics and integrity according to the Envista Standards of Conduct at all times
- Travel Requirements Domestic and international travel is required for this role = 30%+ primarily between North America and Europe business locations.

**Operating Company**:
Nobel Biocare