HR Director HRBP Industry & Country HRD PMEMEA & APAC

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol . The Position HR Director HRBP Industry & Country HRD PMEMEA & APAC Job Summary Job Summary: Strategic HR counterpart of the PMEMEA & APAC Industry VP, Hub Directors, COE Director, Logistics & Business Planning Directors with a focus on driving the strategic HR agenda for the BA perimeter. Advise on HR matters that impacts the business & the function on short and long term basis. Develop & coach employees and managers, focusing on career growth, retention, engagement and performance management within the organization. Manage Country HR Managers to ensure HR efficiency and implementation of Imerys HR policies & Processes in their respective perimeter. Main Tasks & responsibilities: In collaboration with BA Industry VP, Hub Directors, Plant Managers, PMEMEA & APAC Industrial COE Directors, BP & Supply Chain Directors, design and implement needed organizational changes. Provide HR advice and solutions on people and organization-related decisions. Steer hiring process/strategy within function in accordance with general Imerys HR hiring strategy. Validate HR needs and collaborate closely with Country HR teams to ensure the appropriate service level in recruiting, onboarding, training, compensation & benefits topics… Drive effective talent management: identification, development & retention of talents, succession planning; ensure improvement of overall performance through performance management. Conduct workforce planning and ensure alignment with budget. Manage promotions, mobility, career management within the defined perimeter of the function. Ensure development of diversity through hiring, promotions and specific actions. Accountable for HR KPI’s to facilitate management decision making. Collaborate closely with HR teams & Communications, Country HR organizations, HR Center of Excellence, HRBP’s teams, other industry HRBP’s at group level. Manage country HR managers guiding them to ensure HR efficiency and implementation of Imerys HR policies & processes in their perimeter. Manage effectiveness of the team and performance of team members. Manage Country HR organization under his/her responsibilities, delivering appropriate service while respecting allocated budget. Is part of PMEMEA & APAC Industry Leadership team, BA HR Leadership team. Scope: Industry HRBP Scope: covers all Performance Minerals operations, & supply chain in EMEA & APAC except UK (which is managed by UK Country HRD & UK Hub HRBP) : 8 Hubs, 60 sites in EMEA & APAC regions (except UK), 2.800 employees including 650 MEP. Manages one HRBP Industry. Country HRD role : manage Country HR Managers for Hungary, Bulgaria, Denmark. Manage directly a total team of 4. Qualifications & experience: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field required 10 to 15 years experience in an HR position, preferably in a HRBP role. Knowledge of Imerys business, knowledge of industrial operations is a plus. Fluent in English, other languages spoken in EMEA (French, German, Greek, ..) appreciated. Skills & Personal specifications: Able to handle complex HR situations Influence, coordinate, and manage without direct authority. Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization. Strong collaboration mindset & attitude, collaborates and communicates openly and frequently. Actively engage with relevant stakeholders and consider different perspectives. Deep understanding of the function. Ability to manage HR projects. Ability to analyze and interpret Data and metrics. Strong Health & Safety Culture. Organized and process driven, great attention to details, able to prioritize effectively. Able to work with international teams. Act as a role model in terms of Diversity & Inclusion. Imerys Leadership Competencies: Cares for Self & Others, Collaborates for Success, Commits to Customers, Drives Results, Shapes the Future. Location : Paris (France) preferably - The role includes travelling on site on a regular basis. Position Type Full time and Permanent Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox: @ PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.