GROW WITH US:
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., is a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company which creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience and is based in San Diego, California. Together we are creating new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and the healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take a “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

INNOVATE EVERYDAY:
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. We’re also so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Since many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com.
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
The Sr. Director, Human Resources EMEA is responsible for driving the talent strategy and functional processes associated with the European, Middle Eastern, & African regions of Tandem Diabetes Care. This role will support Tandem’s goals of expanding our international team over time and will be a key partner to other leaders in the region and abroad. This role will partner with senior leadership in across multiple functions including Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Supply Chain, R&D and Corporate in order to ensure business objectives for the market are met. Leading a team this role and the team manage the employee lifecycle and experience from job description creation, interviewing, offer acceptance, onboarding, career progression, performance management & succession planning as well as offboarding. This role collaborates with the HR leadership and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive processes in order to develop the HR function in EMEA. This role works closely and influences peers across the broader organization when it comes to the adoption and implementation of HR initiatives including workforce & succession planning, strategy including educating, advising, and influencing management and employees on issues involving, but not limited to: recruiting, employee relations, employee development, performance management, workforce planning and staffing, change management, and organizational development, to ensure the best use of company and workforce resources and facilitates achievement of the goals of the department and business.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the successful implementation and administration of various HR aspects in European, Middle Eastern & African Markets including organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, recruiting, and skills assessment and development.
• Collaborates with other members of HR as well as COEs to provide oversight for the delivery of the annual processes (goal setting, appraisals & compensation planning) as well as advises on strategies for recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leaves of absence, and employee relations.
• Provides strategic guidance and leadership on the design of effective recruiting strategies to source and attract the highest caliber and diverse talent to support Tandem Europe.
• Manages a team of HR resources that currently include an HR Business Partner and 2 Recruiters.
• Leads development of TA processes, consistent utilization of Talent systems, designs processes and practices to drive consistency of Talent records and ATS usage.
• Leads the preparation and execution of innovative, cost-effective recruiting strategies and plans to meet Talent objectives in partnership with the business.
• Works closely with recruiting, business leaders, and hiring managers to help build effective sourcing, selection strategies, and progressive ways to develop a diverse community of talent.
• Implements strategic workforce planning, annual talent reviews and succession planning across the European, Middle Eastern & African Markets
• Consults with management to proactively identify and address organizational issues.
• Provides management with advice and counsel on employee relations issues and ensures corporate employment policies and procedures are consistently and equitably applied and legal requirements are met; investigates and resolves employee issues and concerns to address root causes of human resources issues, documenting and escalating as appropriate.
• Builds strong relationships which enable the ability work through difficult situations to achieve optimal outcomes and be a positive influence in executing the overall HR strategy.
• Provides business partnership to leaders to drive key business results.
• Proactively coaches managers, directors and business leaders on HR and business-related issues.
• Provides leadership through implementing and delivering solutions and interventions that address issues of retention, change management, employee engagement, and leadership development, partnering with subject-matter experts as appropriate.
• Reviews and analyzes business metrics including data on retention and employee experience in order to recommend systemic improvements.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YOU’RE AWESOME AT:

• Knowledge of European employment laws with multi-country employer experience.
• Ability to be both strategic and tactical with an ability to understand the needs of employees at all levels within the organization.
• Exceptional business acumen with experience presenting to and influencing senior business leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strategic thinking and planning/facilitation.
• Ability and flexibility to function in a fast paced and innovative environment.
• Ability to dive into details, translate and statistically analyze data, and effectively report results through written and/or graphical formats; Skilled with HRIS and MS Office systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and able to lead cross-functional project teams.
• Experience coaching leaders to build high performing teams and stewarding HR processes throughout the talent lifecycle.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Fluency in French, German and/or Spanish a plus.

YOU'LL NEED:

• Valid work permit
• Ability to travel up to 25% internationally
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
• Master’s degree, PHR, SPHR or other HR-related certifications preferred.
• 12 years’ progressive experience developing, implementing, and measuring HR programs and guidelines that support company business objectives.
• 5 years’ leading teams of HR professionals in multiple HR disciplines or client groups
• Experience leading full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition initiatives.
• Experience collaborating in a matrixed leadership environment.

JOB SCOPE:

• Recognized as an influential leader, provides strategy and direction for major functional area(s). Directs and controls activities through skilled managers who have overall responsibility for a designated work section.
• Consistently works with abstract ideas or situations across functional areas of the business.
• Erroneous decisions will have a long-term effect on the company's success.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
In addition to innovative technology, we have a culture that fosters the idea that the happiest people are the most productive people. Not only do we hire forward-thinking achievers to join our workforce; we reward, develop, and retain them too. We offer:

• A high-tech and innovative environment in Med Tech
• Excellent working conditions, autonomy, being part of a motivated and highly qualified team
• Interesting and stimulating work in an innovative field with high potential
• Pleasant environment within the EPFL Innovation Park, with possibility to benefit from the campus infrastructure

Just one of the many reasons of how we #Stay Awesome! To learn more about our culture and benefits please visit https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!
Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.
REFERRALS:
We love a good referral! If you know someone that would be a great fit for this position, please share!