Director, Human Resources, EMEA
Pubblicato il 28-10-2026 - Dayco in Burolo
Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacturing, and distribution of essential engine drive systems. With a 120-year legacy, we deliver high-performance aftermarket solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. We create value through delivering efficient products and services coupled with reliable, innovative solutions. Partnering with major automotive, industrial, and aftermarket customers, our teams focus on continuous improvement, sustainability, and customer-driven innovation.
About The Role
The Director, Human Resources EMEA is a strategic HR leadership role responsible for driving the people agenda across Dayco’s EMEA Aftermarket business, the company’s largest business unit by revenue, as well as all EMEA-based corporate functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this position serves as the primary HR partner to senior business leaders, translating organizational priorities into workforce, talent, organizational design, culture, and employee relations strategies. The role provides regional HR leadership across EMEA, ensuring alignment between business objectives and people initiatives while delivering operational excellence, legal compliance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The Director, Human Resources EMEA acts as a key integrator of HR activities across the region and contributes to the development and execution of Dayco’s global HR strategy.
What You Will Do
Strategic HR Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary HR partner to the Managing Director, EMEA Aftermarket, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and EMEA-based corporate leaders.
- Partner with business leadership to build a high-performing organization capable of delivering sustainable growth, commercial excellence, innovation, and supply chain performance.
- Translate business priorities into workforce, organizational, talent, and leadership strategies.
- Support organizational transformation and change management initiatives across the region.
Talent & Organizational Development
- Lead succession planning, leadership development, talent assessment, workforce planning, and performance management activities.
- Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives to enhance capability, engagement, and productivity.
- Develop and execute strategies to attract, develop, retain, and engage top talent across EMEA.
- Coach and advise senior leaders on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and people-related decisions.
Employee & Labor Relations
- Develop and oversee regional employee and labor relations strategies.
- Manage relationships with employee representatives, unions, works councils, and labor organizations where applicable.
- Partner with local HR teams and legal counsel to prepare for and support collective labor negotiations.
- Provide guidance on sensitive employee relations issues while balancing business requirements,
legal considerations, and employee experience.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Lead the execution of a consistent and scalable regional HR operating model.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, labor regulations, data privacy requirements, and corporate governance standards across EMEA.
- Oversee HR operational processes including employee data management, reporting, payroll coordination, policy administration, and process standardization.
- Promote consistent application of Dayco’s mission, values, leadership principles, and HR practices.
Analytics & Business Insights
- Utilize workforce data, talent analytics, and business metrics to identify trends, support decision-making, and measure the effectiveness of people initiatives.
- Provide insightful reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Support business planning activities through workforce, talent, organizational, and productivity analysis.
Global & Regional Collaboration
- Partner closely with global HR leaders and Centers of Excellence to ensure alignment of regional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Act as the EMEA voice within global HR discussions and strategic decision-making forums.
- Foster collaboration across countries, functions, and cultures within a global matrix environment.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Master’s Degree or advanced education preferred.
Preferred Fields Of Study
- Human Resources
- Labor Relations
- Business Administration
- Law
- Organizational Development
- Industrial Psychology or related disciplines
Experience