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HR Director Czech Republic & Slovakia

About HARTMANN - RICO a.s.

The company HARTMANN - RICO a.s. is based in Brno and is part of the multinational concern PAUL HARTMANN AG, since 1991, when this German company joined the then company Rico Veverská Bitýška.

HARTMANN - RICO a.s. unites a team of around 1,500 employees. The company is constantly striving to be able to offer its customers a slightly better solution. Whether it is hospitals, ambulances, homes for the elderly, home care agencies and other providers of health and social services, or ordinary consumers who rely on the HARTMANN brand for daily care of their health or the health of their loved ones. Its portfolio consists of a diverse range of health and hygiene products and services, which combines an emphasis on innovation, ease of use and high efficiency.

Thanks to the professionalism, partnership approach and enthusiasm for the work that the company performs, it has long been a leading manufacturer and distributor of health and hygiene products and an outstanding exporter in the Czech Republic. The HARTMANN brand is also the best-known brand of medical devices and hygiene products here.

(More: https://www.hartmann.info)

As HR Director Czech Republic & Slovakia, you will lead the HR function for approximately 1,500 employees across manufacturing and commercial operations. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, lead an HR team of around 20 employees and drive the people agenda in a complex, international matrix environment.

We are looking for an experienced HR leader who combines strategic thinking with a pragmatic hands-on approach and who can bring structure, clarity and stability while successfully balancing global standards with local business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR organization across Czech Republic and Slovakia
• Act as strategic business partner to the Managing Director and local leadership team
• Drive leadership development, talent management and succession planning initiatives
• Ensure the attraction, development and retention of key talent
• Implement and continuously improve HR processes, systems and ways of working
• Support organizational development, transformation and change initiatives
• Strengthen organizational effectiveness by creating clear structures, roles and responsibilities
• Partner closely with manufacturing and commercial leaders on workforce and people topics
• Drive employee engagement and foster a high-performance culture
• Ensure compliance with labor legislation and corporate HR standards
• Manage HR budgeting, workforce planning and reporting activities
• Act as the key interface between local organizations and the global HR community

Your Profile

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Psychology or a related field
• Several years of HR leadership experience in an international environment
• Strong generalist HR background covering talent, organization, employee relations and people processes
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or multi-site organizations preferred
• Proven track record of operating successfully in matrix and corporate structures
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience leading and developing HR teams
• Structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented way of working
• Ability to navigate complexity and bring clarity in dynamic environments
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in Czech and English
• Willingness to travel across the region

What will make you successful in this role: You are a calm and credible leader who brings structure where complexity exists, builds trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels and successfully implements corporate standards while respecting local business realities.

If you are interested in this position please send your application via our online portal to Markéta Láryšová.