About Us:
Allcargo Group is a global leader in LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidation and India’s largest integrated logistics services provider , headquartered in Mumbai. With over three decades of experience in logistics, our reach spans 180 countries, door-to-door deliveries in over 50 markets, and unparalleled express distribution coverage in India.
Our growth has been a trajectory of organic and inorganic milestones including a number of Indian and international strategic mergers and acquisitions and forays into various logistics verticals over the past decades. Creating unmatched synergies between our group companies, we offer customized solutions for international supply chain, express distribution, CFS-ICD, contract logistics, air freight and logistics parks.
At Allcargo Group, we believe in being ahead of the curve and reiterating leadership by being dynamic, innovative, change managers, courageous in decision making, and agile in execution, in India and across the globe.
ECU Worldwide is a wholly owned global subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics. We are the global leader in LCL consolidation, enabling seamless global cargo movements across 180 countries with door-to-door deliveries in more than 50 markets. Our services include international supply chain, neutral FCL, air freight, and value-added services.
Our state-of-the-art platform, ECU360, lets customers ship with just a click and simplifies shipping with a host of features like 24x7 instant quotes, convenient bookings, real-time sailing schedules, easy cargo tracking, dashboards and analytics, secure API/EDI integration, etc. We have expanded our reach in strategic geographies through collaborations, such as with Nordicon – the leading ocean freight consolidator in the Nordic region. We are set apart by digital-first solutions, customer centricity, and a strategic approach to ESG and sustainability with an aim to be carbon neutral by 2040.
To know more about the organization: https://ecuworldwide.com | https://www.allcargologistics.com
Purpose:
The Regional HR Head – Europe is a pivotal leadership role responsible for architecting and executing the people strategy across a highly diverse and complex region. This role demands a leader who can balance strategic foresight with operational excellence, drive transformation, and embed a culture of agility, innovation, and inclusion. The incumbent will serve as a key member of the regional executive committee and act as a conduit between global strategy, regional imperatives and local execution.
Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Management
- Develop and implement the HR strategy for Europe aligned with global and regional business objectives.
- Partner with business heads across European countries to support key initiatives like commercial growth, network optimization, digital transformation, customer-centric initiatives, etc.
- Lead strategic HR interventions including workforce planning, capability building, leadership development, organizational design, succession planning, rewards, etc.
- Drive cultural transformation initiatives across Europe to enable agility, innovation, collaboration, sales and operational excellence, etc.
- Facilitate cross-country HR synergies, people policy harmonization, and capability building across regional HR teams.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on people issues, regional talent risks, organizational effectiveness, and long-term workforce planning.
Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
- Develop and implement a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth, transformation, and workforce planning.
- Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to forecast talent needs and build proactive sourcing plans.
- Build strategic partnerships with global search firms and talent intelligence platforms.
- Lead employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice across regional markets.
- Leverage AI, automation, and data analytics to enhance sourcing, screening, and selection processes.
- Implement and govern ATS platforms, recruitment dashboards, and predictive hiring models.
- Ensure compliance with global labor laws, data privacy regulations, and internal hiring policies.
- Establish governance frameworks for vendor management, background verification, and onboarding.
Talent Management and Development
- Partner with Global HR and Business leadership to design and implement leadership and functional training programs across the region with a focus on promoting continuous learning and digital upskilling across all levels, including executive coaching, mentoring, and experiential learning.
- Drive succession planning for key leadership and critical roles using data driven talent reviews and readiness assessment.
- Facilitate executive coaching, mentoring, and career pathing programs by designing and delivering impactful communication strategies for talent programs and initiatives.
- Integrate learning ecosystems including LMS, microlearning platforms, and external partnerships to deliver scalable learning solutions.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on talent planning, succession, and workforce development by facilitating cross-functional talent reviews and development planning sessions.
- Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, academic institutions, and industry bodies.
HR Operations & Service Delivery
- Manage and oversee the regional HR operations, across country HR teams, to ensure consistent delivery of HR services across the region.
- Architect and continuously refine the HR service delivery through SLA management, process reengineering, and automation in partnership with Global COE teams.
- Align HR service delivery in the region with organizational priorities, cost structures, and operational models.
- Ensure local HR and labor law compliances are adhered in an efficient manner across all countries in the region.
- Provide functional direction and problem-solving support to all countries on matters related to people and HR.
HR Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Oversee HR compliance across Europe region ensuring alignment with labor laws, data privacy regulations, and ethical standards.
- Lead regional risk management protocols for HR-related risks in operational, financial and reputational risks including market conduct, fraud, political risks, health & safety, reputational threats, etc.
- Serve as executive sponsor for regional ethics and conduct programs, whistleblower frameworks, and grievance mechanisms.
Performance Management
- Partner with business leaders to cascade organizational objectives into team and individual KPIs using structured methodologies.
- Drive a performance culture by embedding feedback mechanisms, coaching practices, and recognition programs across all levels.
- Analyze performance trends across departments to identify systemic issues, skill gaps, and high-potential talent for succession planning.
- Manage end-to-end performance appraisal cycles, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations.
- Ensure calibration of performance ratings through structured moderation sessions with leadership teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 15+ years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in the freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain industry.
- Proven success in leading multi-country HR operations across Europe, including experience managing complex, matrixed organizational structures.
- Deep understanding of geopolitical, cultural, and regulatory dynamics across Europe.
- Experience in managing transformation, scaling operations, and navigating ambiguity in high-growth and volatile markets.
- MBA or Master’s in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
Core Leadership Competencies:
- Strategic Agility: Ability to anticipate future trends and translate them into actionable HR strategies.
- Systems Thinking: Understands interdependencies across business units, geographies, and functions.
- Influence & Stakeholder Management: Builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Cultural Intelligence: Navigates cultural complexities with empathy, respect, and adaptability.
- Execution Excellence: Delivers results through disciplined planning, governance, and accountability
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rotterdam: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience managing, or would you be willing to manage, a team spread across multiple locations in Europe?
- Do you have any experience working in the shipping and logistics industry?
- How many years of experience do you have in Talent Acquisition?
- How many years of experience do you have in HR Business Partnering?
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Work Location: In person
