Interim Regional HR Director Europe & Africa (Fixed Term until end of April 2026)

Company Description

Pioneering performance for positive impact

Beckers Group is the number one supplier of coil coatings and a leading supplier of industrial paints worldwide. The company is a true pioneer in providing unique, high-performance coating solutions that improve customer competitiveness while protecting people and planet. With expertise based on its 150-year history, Beckers today is a global company with 1,800 employees in 23 locations in 17 countries, providing products and custom-made solutions to customers in 60 countries around the world. Beckers is owned by Lindéngruppen, a Swedish family business with a focus on the long-term development of industrial companies. Beckers’ corporate headquarters are in Berlin, Germany.

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic Regional HR Director for Europe & Africa to join our team in Berlin or Dormagen, Germany (or in one of our European sites like Liverpool/UK, Märsta/Stockholm, Caleppio/Italy . This key leadership role will drive our human resources initiatives across eight countries, shaping the future of our organization's most valuable asset – our people.

• Funictionally lead and mentor a team of HR professionals across multiple countries, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Drive talent acquisition, development, and people review / succession to ensure a robust pipeline of high-performing employees
• Oversee performance management processes, promoting a high-performance culture throughout the regions including target setting
• Oversee annual salary review in the countries
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives and drive organizational effectiveness
• Utilize HR analytics to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management
• Stay abreast of HR trends and best practices, implementing innovative solutions to enhance employee experience and organizational performance, being a valued member of the global HR team 

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; M
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a proven track record in managing HR operations across multiple countries 
• Strong expertise in HR state of the art practices 
• Exceptional people management and cross-cultural communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in performance management, talent acquisition, and people development
• Proficiency in HR analytics, reporting, and HRIS systems
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership
• Fluency in English; proficiency in one or more additional European or African languages is highly desirable
• Willingness to travel frequently within Europe and Africa